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.
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
Mid Century Style Leather Top Game Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on ...
Leather, Wood
Dining or Game Table by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square dining or game table with an ash top, on folding steel legs. Model DTM.
Steel
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
$1,450Sale Price|21% Off
H 29.75 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Vintage Tessellated Stone Dining Game Table, Maitland Smith Attributed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Tessellated Stone and Brass Inlay Dining/Game Table Attributed to Maitland Smith Offered for sale is a tessellated stone and brass inlay dining/game table attributed to Maitland Smi...
Stone, Brass
Venezia Game Table
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning table is the ideal surface to play backgammon, chess, and checkers in style. The wood structure is upholstered in leather and features removable legs, so that both sides of the beveled top can be used: a backgammon field with leather inlays on one side and an inlaid chessboard on the other. Under the top three leather-covered trays with compartments store the boxwood chess pawns, the maple and walnut backgammon...
Leather, Wood, Boxwood, Maple, Walnut
$3,850 / set
H 24.5 in W 25.5 in D 15 in
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 Large Scale End Tables
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
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 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
$2,964Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
1970s Mastercraft Sculptural Brass Dining / Game / Center Table Base
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 1970s Mastercraft brass dining or game table base exemplifies the bold sculptural glamour for which the American luxury manufacturer is celebrated. Crafted in brass wit...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Walnut Games Table
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
As seen at Harbinger New York, this Mid-Century Modern walnut game table features a vellum top with a discreet pop mechanism that flips to reveal an Alcantara surface on the reverse....
Brass
Midcentury Tessellated Coffee Table with Pink Marble Game Top
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury pink tessellated square faceted hardstone coffee table having an inset flip top game tabletop in contrasting green hardstone.
Marble
$2,850
H 23 in W 23 in D 18 in
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
Tommi Parzinger Rare Flip-Top Game Table 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare flip-top game table in mahogany with brass inlays by Tommi Pariznger for Parzinger Originals, American, 1950s. This table is 72 inches wide when open.
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Occasional Table for Charak
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Moderne-style occasional table or game table with channeled mahogany base and green embossed leather top with mahogany center. With a small drawer with leather pull and tapering med...
Leather, Mahogany
Games Table and Four Armchairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An absolutely beautiful and rare games table and four matching armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. This set has been professionally restored to it original...
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Round Leather Game Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage round leather clad game table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Embossed design and gold painted disk in center of the tabletop. There is one drawer with dove tail deta...
Leather, Wood