Tommi Parzinger Dressers
German, 1903-1981
German furniture designer Tommi Parzinger brought high-style modernism to the forefront. Taking a vivid, stylized approach to mid-century furniture, many of his works feature boldly colored lacquers and offbeat finishes that make his pieces stand out among the works of his peers. Despite his uniquely progressive vision, Parzinger showed equal expertise in producing fine, traditional furnishings.
Born in Munich, Parzinger moved to New York City in 1932. He began his practice in the United States by designing for the Manhattan style trailblazer Rena Rosenthal. In 1939, he established his first company, which split its focus between handcrafted silver household items — such as tea sets and barware — and home furnishings, like dining tables and cabinets. In his first year in business, Parzinger exhibited several pieces of furniture at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
A master craftsman, Parzinger sought out the most exceptional materials for his furniture, employing the finest woods — like mahogany and walnut — as well as including custom brass hardware and pewter inlays.
His silver works presented an elevated level of style and grace. A November 1939 article in LIFE magazine described Parzinger as “the most creative original designer of silverware in the United States.”
While he was still running his own business — creating 12 to 30 new designs each year — Charak Furniture Company appointed Parzinger as its head of modern furniture design. He modernized Charak’s design approach from a more traditional form to a mid-century modern style.
In the mid-1960s, Parzinger stopped designing furniture, turning his company over to his friend Donald Cameron. He shifted his attention to paintings, which he created until his death in 1981.
On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage Tommi Panzinger tables, lighting, storage pieces and more.
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Creator: Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Tall Chest or Dresser for Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two piece cabinet with lower portion consisting of three generous sized drawers. Above sits a cabinet with door...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Six Drawer Dresser in Pickled Oak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare six drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1950's. From original owner. Pickled oak with original, polished and laquered hardware. This piece is elegant and l...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Dresser With Brass Hardware for Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger. This example appears to be in original condition with white exterior and tan drawer fronts, complete with fashionable drawer pulls so char...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
Materials
Reed, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger for Charak, 6 Drawer Dresser in Walnut with Solid Brass Pulls
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wilton, CT
Tommi Parzinger designed this walnut dresser for Charak Modern in 1938 (right before opening his own design studio Parzinger in 1939). His MCM pieces are highly sought after as his f...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
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Brass
'Parzginer Originals' Mahogany & Brass Dresser by Tommi Parzinger c 1959, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite work of art is by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, circa 1959, signed 'Parzinger Originals' in one drawer interior. Effortlessly refined, this versatile brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tommi Parzinger cabinet.
Sleek sophisticated cabinet Newly restored in an ivory satin finish set on a rich Mahogany plinth base.
The cabinet has two sets of drawers with t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
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Wood
Tommi Parzinger Armoire
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary example from Tommi Parzinger.
In 1951 Tommi Parzinger established a relationship with Hofstatter and Sons.
Hofstatter manufactured furniture and had a branch devoted to interior design.
The armoire (1 of 2 manufactured) was a commission for Cielito Lindo, the Woolworth Family home in Palm Beach.
The two armoires...
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1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dressers
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple & Mahogany Dresser Chest Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple & Mahogany Dresser Chest Credenza. Item features six dovetail constructed drawers, mahogany plinth, brass Parzinger hardware and inlaid ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Custom Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Chests
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Custom ordered pair chest of drawers in solid mahogany with iconic brass pulls all designed by Tommi Parzinger/Parzinger originals. Each chest ha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dressers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classic chest of drawers featuring cerused mahogany cases and matte eggshell lacquer drawer front with satin brass button pulls and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dressers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Mid Century Mahogany Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular mid-century Mahogany dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger. Dresser has 6 ample drawers with brushed brass engraved pulls and carved and gil...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dressers
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Mahogany
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Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
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A rare collectors item, this fully restored Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (c. 1955) display cabiinet / vitrine, features beautiful french polish with Parzinger's signature statement door handles. Signed with Charak Modern label on the backside of the upper cabinet.
This refined and sophisticated Parzinger credenza with glass display hutch is perfect for those high-end luxury pads looking for an incredible and collectible statement piece, which Parzinger was known to create. The gorgeous color is close to the Hermès orange, but perhaps a little bit deeper and bolder - perhaps somewhere between Hermès orange and blood orange. Beauty in every detail, from the cross-cut glass panes, to the upper flared embellishments and the signature Parzinger door handles.
Let's not skip one more aspect of this table that is equally important - the collectors appeal. Furniture by Tommi Parzinger is one of the most sought-after and cherished items of sophisticated collectors. This isn't for your typical Eames and George Nelson collector, it is much more for a refined collector, perhaps a connoisseur of fine rarities. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship and design details are something to be admired. Parzinger and Charak Modern designed and crafted some of the highest quality furniture of the early and mid 20th Century. That was at a time when US manufacturing was at its best. And now in this day and age of cheap products not meant to last - this table is your daily reminder that 'they don't make them like they used to.'
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Leather Front Chest of Drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern
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Tooled leather, mahogany and brass. 4-drawer dresser designed for Charak Modern. Makers label attached inside drawer.
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Tommi Parzinger John Cameron Elegant Fluted 3 Drawer Dresser Etched Brass Pulls
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This is a rare Tommi Parzinger / John Cameron fluted commode with incised brass handles from the 2000s. This line was the brainchild of Patricia Palumbo in collaboration with Parzing...
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H 33 in W 50 in D 17.63 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
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Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
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Located in New York, NY
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Tommi Parzinger dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger dressers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by James Mont, Milo Baughman, and Brown Saltman. Prices for Tommi Parzinger dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,996 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,000.
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