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.
Tommi Parzinger Commode/Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger Serving Commode Model#862 manufactured by Charak in 1940. carved mahogany 1 drawer over 2 accented with split brass handles. Marked Charak Modern
Brass
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 Charak Modern Console Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic console table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1940's. Single drawer with classic brass hardware.
Mahogany
$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 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
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
$2,300
H 28 in W 50 in D 16 in
Hollywood Regency Tessellated Stone or White Marble Console Table or Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage stone veneer console table from the 1980's. It features off white colored stone with inlayed brass detail.
Stone, Marble
Console / Sofa Table in Brass Anodized Aluminum and Gray Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Sofa / console table. 48 inches wide. The frame is made of anodized aluminum with a brass finish making it light while being very sturdy. The top is grey glass. Both show very few si...
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Green Leather Occasional Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Green Leather Occasional Table
Leather, Wood
Walnut Six-Legged Console Table on Tapered Legs Parzinger Style
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangular walnut console table on six tapered legs with higher wood accents.
Walnut
$9,200 / set
H 34.5 in W 48.5 in D 18.75 in
Pair Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Ebony Console / Sofa Tables, Manner Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Ebony Console or sofa tables, Manner of Maison Jansen Pair of Hollywood Regency neoclassical ebony consol...
Marble, Bronze
$7,800
H 32 in W 51.25 in D 19 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Flip Top Console and Dining Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Flip Top Console / Dining Table, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, circa 1950s. We originally thought this table was a Vladimir Kagan design when we first saw it, d...
Metal
$4,464Sale Price|44% Off
H 30.71 in W 38.98 in D 76.78 in
Oval Mahogany Brass Dining Table, Pink Mirror Top, 1952
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Rome, IT
Rare mahogany dining table attributed to Melchiorre Bega, circa 1952 oval top in mirror rose glass, two central feet with six brass legs mahogany veneer. Perfect original conditio...
Brass
Vintage Tommi Parzinger for Charak Extendable Dining Table, c 1950s
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
Karl Springer Style Sculptural Console Sofa Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Resin
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Side Tables
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
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 fixed shelf and ...
Walnut, Holly
Black Lacquer Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer console table with straight legs and three drawers
Lacquer
$6,250 / set
H 25.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
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 Neoclassical Style Console Table in Mahogany 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Neoclassical style console table model 534 in mahogany with drawer by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This has been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. The ...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Gold Leaf Console, c 1949, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare early-example collectors item, this fully restored Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (c. 1949) console table, which also can function as a small writing table, features beauti...
Gold Leaf
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H 30.5 in W 78 in D 19 in
Tommi Parzinger Wall-Mounted Console Table with Inset Marble Top 1960s 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant wall-mounted console table in white lacquer with inset black marble top and iconic etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1960's (signed). T...
Marble, Brass
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H 31.5 in W 60 in D 16 in
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Cabinet/Console with Iconic Hardware 1940s 'Signed'
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant console/cabinet in high gloss blue lacquer with iconic etched brass hardware and sculpted top edge by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Americ...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Driftwood Finished Cabinet, Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern cabinet featuring the original driftwood finish and brass door knocker hardware. Cabinet provides ample storage with 1 adjustable shelf.
Wood
Tommy Parzinger Charak Modern Small Desk Writing Table Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid mahogany writing table entry console table desk. All solid mahogany construction. Pull-out desk top with small secret compartment. Dark chocolate near eboniz...
Brass
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H 39 in W 60 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger for Charak Console Foyer Table Four-Drawer
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely stunning console table, with four drawers that have bronze pulls, by Tommi Parzinger for Charak modern, circa the 1950s. In excellent conditio...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger for Charak Console Foyer Table, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an absolutely stunning console table, with one drawer that has a bronze pull, by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1950s. In excellent condition, jus...
Bronze
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H 32 in W 68 in D 16.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Console Table with Exquisite Nickel Hardware and Milk Glass Top
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
White lacquer console No. 231 with dark mahogany legs, nickel pulls, and milk glass tops by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950s (branded in drawer "Parzinger Ori...
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Parzinger originals, three-drawer console, lacquered maple wood with curved saber legs and brass pulls.
Brass
Tommi Parzinger "Ram" Mahogany Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tommi Parzinger "Ram" console crafted of mahogany with ram's head crowning the top of front legs. One drawer stamped inside with Parzinger Originals engraving.
Mahogany
Custom Parzinger Originals Console Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful console table designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals comes from one of his most prestigious commissions. An elegant bookmatched top veneer of curly maple ...
Wood