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 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
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
$12,900 / set
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
$9,800 / set
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
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
$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
$3,950Sale Price|46% Off
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
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, Green Leather Occasional Table, Model No. 3303
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
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
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
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
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
$2,649 / set
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Bedside Tables, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant bedside tables, made from mahogany with dramatic veneer on the fronts. Decorative round brass handles. Practical shelves under the drawers.
Brass
Midcentury Walnut End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
California Modern solid walnut beveled top side tables in the style of John Keal.
Walnut
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
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
$2,500
H 16.5 in Dm 38 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Round Pink Marble Veined & Teak Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Marble and Mahogany Coffee Table, 1950s. Featuring a sturdy, inlaid mahogany framework, circular surface divided quadrant area inset with Rosa Norve...
Marble
$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
$2,250 / set
H 25.25 in W 22.5 in D 16.25 in
American Classic Wood Brass Night Stand Bedside Tables Mid-Century Modern - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of classical American Mid-Century Modern wooden nightstands, bedside tables with three drawer and Brass handle. F-645-335
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 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
$1,800Sale Price|21% Off
H 26.75 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Base Vitrolite Glass Top Console or Entry Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Ferndale, MI
Elegant console or entry way table in the manner of Tommy Parzinger . Very possibly Italian made brass base table. Black Vitrolite glass top. Shown in natural Patina .
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare Lacquered and Studded Side Table 1960s 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning rare side table/chest model 223 in white lacquer with chrome studs and pull by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (Signed “Parzinger Originals” on insi...
Chrome
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
Sold
H 21 in W 16 in D 12 in
Banded Brass Three-Tiered Side table by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
A wonderful and unique banded tray side table in three tiers. A clean look and excellent scale.
Brass
Sold
H 27.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Mahogany and Burgundy Leather Side Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Tommi Parzinger mahogany side table has been fully refinished and is incredibly gorgeous with rich wood grain. Featuring a lower shelf and a leather top with beautiful pati...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 62 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger, Black Lacquered Floor Lamp with Built in Side Table, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
An elegant and practical floor/table lamp with a Minimalist expression. Black stained wood, brass details, white screen with square form. American, 1960s. Three-light sources.
Brass
Elegant Side Table by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant side table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and can be used as a side, centre o...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Tripod Table Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful wood and brass Mid-Century Modern lamp table and or floor lamp is the design of Tommi Parzinger and has been fully restored. All the brass details have been profession...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Walnut Side Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury walnut lamp table featuring a forest green leather top with hand tooled pinstripe accents with a walnut disc centre and a hidden dra...
Leather, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Lucite White and Red Lacquered End Table/Nightstand
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger red and white lacquered Lucite base table/nightstand, with long chrome pull, in very fine condition lacquer restored.
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger for Charak, Side Occasional Round Leather Table, Leather
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional mid modern side table designed by Tommi Parzinger.
Round Side Table by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Montreal, QC
Round side table with ivory color leather top by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern.
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals #209 Occasional Lamp Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals #209 occasional table with custom removable glass top in mahogany. Provided in the images is a scan of the original Parzinger originals catalo...
Mahogany