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
$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 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
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 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 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
$4,850
H 26.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Console / Sofa Table in Brass and Glass by Design Institute of America, Signed
By Design Institute America
Located in Kansas City, MO
Console / Sofa / Hall Table in brass and glass by Design Institute of America (DIA), 1970s. Striking design in which the original glass inserts into the brass frames with a screw on ...
Brass
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
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
Black Lacquer Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black lacquer console table with straight legs and three drawers
Lacquer
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
$648Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.5 in W 60 in D 17 in
Thomasville Queen Anne Console Table Sofa Table, Circa 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
Thomasville 60" Queen Anne console table sofa table, Circa 1970s. Solid hardwood and Fruitwood. One drawer dovetailed construction. Good vintage condition with original finish, wit...
Hardwood, Fruitwood
1950s Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Chest of Drawers
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful Sabre leg chest of drawers on mahogany by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Great scale and stunning hardware Other notable designer from the period include T.H. Robsjohn...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
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 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
Tessellated Stone Tile Inlay Console Sofa Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tessellated tile console or sofa table.
Stone
Console Table Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian style console table. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
Wood
Mastercraft Style Console Sofa Table Glass & Brass
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 ...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Neoclassical Style Console Table in Mahogany 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
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 Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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 Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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