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 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
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
$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 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
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 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
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side or End Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Danish teak end or side table. Well constructed and nice and sturdy. Stamped made in Denmark. Legs will disassemble for shipping.
Teak
Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...
Metal
$4,500 / set
H 18 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Brass Nightstands or End Tables by Rougier
By Roger Rougier, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super handsome and sophisticated pair of night stands made by Rougier. They feature well made laminate cases, with beautiful rosewood drawers, and brass plinth bases. Very much in ...
Brass
Pair of Baker Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of Neoclassical end tables or night stands, by Baker, American, circa 1980s. Like all Baker furniture, they are extremely well made wi...
Wood
Pair of John Stuart Neoclassical Nightstands End Tables
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Dark walnut finish. Solid Brass Pulls. One drawer stands with shelves.
Walnut
$2,157Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Pair of French Night Stands Black Tinted Wood and Brass, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of cute 1970s night stands were made from black tinted oak wood in France. Nicely vintage, they feature brass handles and an original shape and feet. They can also be used ...
Brass
$6,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 26 in D 18 in
1970s MCM Mastercraft Bleached Rosewood & Brass Nightstands or End Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic pair of restored Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft nightstands or end tables in bleached Rosewood with brass handles and trim. The exteri...
Brass
Early Edward Wormley Step End Tables / Nightstands for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley step end tables for Dunbar.
Wood
$2,730 / item
H 22.05 in W 13.98 in D 17.92 in
Handcrafted Architectural Oak Column Night Stand by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands or end tables. Designed and handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniq...
Oak
$7,800 / set
H 24 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair of Honey Amber Lacquer Edmond Spence Two Drawer Nightstands End Tables
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern honey amber tone two drawers night stands end tables by Edmond Spence.
Birch
$3,235 / set
H 19.13 in W 24 in D 28 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s ...
Brass
End Table from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted, sculptural side table having a patinated biomorphic bronze top floating atop an undulating wrought iron base.
Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 23.13 in W 26 in D 26 in
pair of mahogany Parzinger side tables drawers brass detailed pull USA
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A pair of Parzinger side tables with lower drawer and brass pull. Consolidated shipping quotes can be provided.
Mahogany
Sold
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Tommi Parzinger Superb Pair of End Tables in Walnut with Leather Tops 1940s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of highly refined end tables model 210 in walnut with shelves and custom original tortoishell leather tops by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's. As with all Pa...
Leather, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Large Scale Wood End or Center Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale end or side table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, or as a ni...
Wood, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Rosewood End Tables or Night Stands for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Rosewood End Tables, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and ca...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger End Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale end or side table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, or as a ni...
Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 25.13 in W 17 in D 15 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern white lacquered nightstands By Tommi Parzinger for Charak Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Mahogany, in white lacquered finish. M...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Nightstand/ End Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gorgeous nightstand designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Nightstand has a petite drawer at top with a large empty cabinet space below. Could ea...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Sidetables
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mahogany side tables designed by Tommi Parziger for Parzinger Originals. Tables feature sexy sinuous legs with stretcher and have been mint restored. We especially like the c...
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Rare Lacquered and Studded Bedside Tables 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of bedside tables model 223S, each with 2 drawers, in bone lacquer with original white glass tops and brass studs by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Th...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Side Table with Inset Glass Top, 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Side table in mahogany and walnut with gently tapered legs and stretchers with inset glass top by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. This table exemplifies the...
Glass, Mahogany, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Two-Drawer Studded Dressers
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger pair of two-drawer white lacquered dressers inset with brass studs and original solid brass decorative handles. This is a stunning example of Tommi Parzinger for Pa...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Linen, Walnut Side Tables
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circular side tables with walnut bases and featuring lacquered linen tops and one drawer with brass pulls. Mint restored.
Walnut, Linen