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.
1950s Tommi Parzinger Extendable Dining Table with Mahogany Inlay
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and distinctive, Tommi Parzinger furniture embodies modern design across many eras and styles. Crafted with mahogany, with geometric inlaid fruitwood and slender tapered leg...
Brass
Sleek Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Laquered Mahogany & Maple Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Breathtaking No. 161 dining table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals featuring an inlaid dark mahogany lacquered top inlaid with contrasting maple and laquered maple legs ter...
Mahogany, Maple
Tommi Parzinger Night Stands - Refinished in Your Color Choice
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant End Tables or Nightstands, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, American, circa 1960s. These are currently being refinished and can be completed in your color choi...
Brass
Rare Pair Of Tommi Parzinger For Charak Modern Mahogany And Brass Night Stands
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1950's mahogany and brass Tommi Parzinger designed for Charak Modern night stands, with one drawer a pull out writing table and two doors with an adjustable shelf, fully...
Brass, Bronze
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Walnut, Travertine, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and travertine coffee table designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, c. 1950s.
Travertine
Rare Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table and Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table with stained walnut top featuring an inlaid dot motif in a contrasting blonde finish and having a glass top. Four pull out ...
Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table for Parzinger Originals
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965 Glass coffee tables features a lower wood table top mounted to steel frame. Metal from underside shows a...
Steel
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Walnut, Travertine, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige travertine coffee table with light wood inlays, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
Travertine
Tommi Parzinger 4 Drawer White Lacquered Console Table Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Understated elegance, heirloom build quality, this handsome 4 drawer table is built to impress for generations.
Wood
Tommi Parzinger End Tables/ Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Tommi Parzinger End Tables for Parzinger Originals. Lacquered wood Architectural white glass tops and Brass engraved Drawer Pulls. Refinished and Re-Glazed original surface.
Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Model 161 Dining Table Mahogany and Maple
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Parzinger Originals model no. 161 dining table designed by Tommi Parzinger featuring a dark mahogany top inlaid with contrasting linear bands of maple on a base of satin finished pla...
Brass
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Console Flip Top Dining Table by Parzinger with Brass String Inlay
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Rare flip top dining table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950s. Stunning diamond pattern veneer, with elegant arch...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger SIGNED Lacquered Console Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
Highly elegant Console Table with single drawer designed by Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. Original hardware and in excellent white lacquered finish throughout. Cabriolet ...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Mid Century Free Form Mahogany and Brass Curved Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tommi Parzinger Mid Century Free Form Mahogany and Brass Curved Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 49.5 wide x 25.5 deep x 17.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Table is...
Brass
$12,900 / set
Tommi Parzinger Large Scale End Tables
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of large scale end tables designed by Tommi Parzinger. Tables feature elegant curved legs and a beautiful top. Model #209. Great styling cues reminiscent of T.H. Robsjohn-G...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965 This elegant mid century modern coffee table, designed by Tommi Parzinger, exemplifies the Hollywood Regen...
Brass, Steel
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Large End Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very nice table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Parquetry checkerboard table top. Great styling with Italian like influence. Would work well with Gio Ponti, Harvey Probber, Ed...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger, Charak, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany, Brass, 1954 Modern dining table designed by Tommi Parzinger (American, 1903-1981) and produced b...
Brass
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Dimond Top Tapered Leg Dining Table Leaves MINT!
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Dimond Top Tapered Leg Dining Table Leaves MINT! two, eighteen inch leaves. Total table length is 104 inches.
Mahogany
$3,950Sale Price|46% Off
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible floor lamp with built-in side table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals is finished in a black lacquer with Parzinger's signature brass accents. Signed 'Parzinger Originals' under the base, making this 1950s authentic designer piece ultra-collectible. The three lights comprise of a single up-light and two down-lights which can be turned on and off independently of one another or used in unison as demonstrated in the photos. A glass Stiffel branded glass cone shade sits on top of the lamp and a larger black fabric shade with golden insides is included. Can be used with or without the larger black shade. Consider using in a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Postmodern home...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Studded Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic little cabinet designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Lacquered in an 'antique white' with maple base and drawer, satin nickel studs and hardware.
Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Nesting Tables Refinished In Your Color Mid Century Modern Glam
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Set of Nesting Tables, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, signed, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of ...
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Tessellated Birch Game / Center Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A round game table with tessellated birch top and chrome base designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. A Parzinger Originals Inc paper catalog published in the 1960's s...
Birch
Tommi Parzinger Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant dining table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1960s. This table is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color. It is a versatile size and can be used as a small dining table for four...
Pewter
Tommi Parzinger White Lacquer End Table or Nightstand Mid Century Modern Glamour
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant White Lacquer and Brass End Table or Night Stand, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, circa 1960s. It has recently been refinished in white lacquer. It retai...
Brass
$7,350Sale Price / set|25% Off
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Side Tables, 1954
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE Elegant pair of side or end tables by Tommi Parzinger of square form, ebonized walnut top with caramel colored inlay and body made of holly with stylized hand carved ...
Walnut, Holly
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Large Scale End Tables or Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale end or side tables, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. These are a versatile size and can be used as side or end tables, or as night st...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Originals Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger Originals coffee table. The table has a black lacquered wood base, a glass top and stamped Parzinger Originals to the underside. Some scratches to the glass.
Glass, Wood
Tommi Parzinger, Unique Coffee Table, Brushed Steel, Glass, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, American Mid-Century Modern, Coffee or Cocktail Table, Brushed Steel, Brass, Glass, USA, 1950s An elegant coffee table by Tommi Parzinger, likely a custom example o...
Brass, Steel
$4,875Sale Price|44% Off
Tommi Parzinger, Green Leather Occasional Table, Model No. 3303
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tommi Parzinger green leather occasional table, model no. 3303, ca. 1955 Ebonized wood, embossed leather. Manufactured by Charak, USA. Measures: 26" H ...
Leather, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Rams Head Console / Sofa Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger ram's head console sofa table with draw, original dark mahogany finish, French polished lacquer. Parzinger original.
Mahogany
Parzinger for Willow & Reed Game Table, c.1955
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Savannah, GA
A hexagonal game table designed by Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed, Inc., circa 1955. Black formica top with inlaid brass in hexagonal maple fr...
Rattan, Formica
Tommy Parzinger Occasional Rectangular Side Table Brass and Satinwood
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Early midcentury Art Deco satinwood and brass small occasional table by Tommy Parzinger.
Brass
$14,000 / set
Pair Tommi Parzinger Originals Tables w/ Onyx Tops
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Originals tables with Onyx Tops. The frames are mahogany and the top tier has solid onyx inserts.
Onyx
Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Console Table Elegant MCM 1940's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic console/entry table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1940's. Single drawer with original brass hardware. Restored in white lacquer.
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Signed Tommi Parzinger “Racetrack” Extendable Inlay Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Signed Tommi Parzinger "Racetrack" Extendable Dining Table. Designed by the iconic mid-century designer Tommi Parzinger,...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Mahogany Danbury Extend Dining Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare mid-century modern drop-leaf expanding "Danbury" bleached mahogany dining table designed by Tommi Parzinger (Germany 1903-1981) for Charak Furniture, Boston. The table is cons...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Bleached Maple Nightstands, 1960s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger midcentury bleached maple side tables/ nigh stands with satin brass pulls, trimmed in 22-karat gold leaf detailing around legs a...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Charak Modern Inlaid Table, Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charak Modern inlaid side / coffee table with tapered reeded legs with gilt metal sabots. Elegant lines featuring a checkerboard patterned parquetry roun...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Race Track Extension Dining Table for Restoration
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic and exquisite Mid Century design from Parzinger Originals. A finely constructed mahogany dining table with canted corners and fine double pale wood bands on the top and i...
Mahogany, Walnut, Holly
Tommi Parzinger Walnut Dining Table with Geometric Inlay, Circa 1955
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Mid-Century dining / conference table with a geometric inlaid pattern on the table, resting on four fluted and tapered cylindrical legs ending in brass feet. (TOMMI PARZI...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white lacquered linen surface with a floating glass top Parzinger Originals.
Linen
Large Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Mahogany Brass Feet Tapered Legs Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Mahogany Brass Feet Tapered Legs Dining Table Two table leaves each measuring ~22'' across.
Brass
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Tommi Parzinger Parquetry Top Mahogany Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare example of a fine dining table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. This table was restored from very poor condition to the excellent condition...
Metal
Rare Tommi Parzinger Magazine Table with Handles
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Tommy Parzinger magazine table with handles on the sides and brass sabots. Designed for Charak Modern, circa 1950s, mahogany.
Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Patchwork Mahogany Tables Midcentury 1950s a Pair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of refined and versatile mahogany patchwork tables with shelves by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, 1950s. Wonderful proportions, attention to detail and of course, superb c...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Henry Olko Server
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cabinet by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed featuring signature hardware by Tommi Parzinger for Willow & Reed. Two-drop down leaves extend length to 59"...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Bleached Mahogany, Leather, USA, 1930s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Rectangular Coffee Table, Bleached Mahogany, Tooled Leather, Glass, USA, 1930s A very nice Mahogany and tooled leather glass top coffee table designe...
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Tommi Parzinger Milo Baughman Patchwork Side Table Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Patchwork Occasional Table for Charak Modern (SIGNED). Manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Wear to the aged original finish.
Wood
Pair of Tommi Parzinger White Lacquered Elegant Two-Tier End Tables/Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger off-white lacquered elegant design two-tier, draw original Parzinger pull, end table/nightstands, made for Charek Modern.
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Race Track Dining Table, Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger Race Track dark walnut finish Hollywood inlaid dining table Parzinger originals, with two leaves 20” each.
Mahogany, Walnut, Holly
Tommi Parzinger Painted Faux Marble Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger painted faux marble coffee table. The table is lacquered wood with a 3/4 inch thick glass top. Stamped "Parzinger Originals." ...
Glass, Wood
Price Upon Request
Tommi Parzinger Rare Table and Four X Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger card table or small dining table and four double X back chairs, rare dark mahogany Hollywood inlaid top. Table size: 36 x 36 29" high. ...