Tommi Parzinger Furniture
German, 1903-1981
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.
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Creator: Tommi Parzinger
Pair of Candlesticks with Hurricanes Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage brass candlesticks listed in the Dorlyn Silversmiths catalog as "Hurricane Console No. 66". The candle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid-century sideboard in a stunning Poppy lacquer, accented with aged brass studs and pulls. Cabinet has 2 compartments each housing adjustable shelves and drawers. A true col...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Nickel Ash Tray, Lighter
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century polished nickel smoking set featuring an ashtray and lighter with an etched diamond pattern, Signed.
Lighter measures 5" Tall x 2" diameter
Ash Tray measures 7.25" dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Mahogany Burl, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform mahogany, mahogany burl veneer and brass coffee or cocktail table, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Extendable Dining Table, c 1950s, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A circa 1950s Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern extendable dining table crafted with contrasting Mahogany and geometric fruitwood inlay on top of fluted and tapered legs ending with ...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Tall Illuminated Bar Cabinet for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An extraordinary dry bar designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. This cabinet is absolutely fabulous. It features gorgeous door fronts with a wave like pattern in high g...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger 4 Piece Cocktail Shaker Set
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Iconic design by one of the top designers of his time. Mid-Century Modern tall brass cylinders with walnut accents. All three pieces have been signed on the bottom, Made in Italy. Gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut Night Stands/End Tables w/ Brass by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger (1903-1981) was a celebrated German-born designer and artist known for his luxurious and meticulously crafted furniture, lighting, and home accessories that epitomize...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Tommi Parzinger Polished Brass Ice Bucket Ca' 1950's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, polished brass, ice bucket by Tommi Parzinger, ca' 1950's. Newly polished and laquered.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Nickel Ash Tray, Lighter
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century polished nickel smoking set featuring an ashtray and lighter with an etched diamond pattern, Signed.
Lighter measures 5" Tall x 2" diameter
Ash Tray measures 7.25" dia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Two Door Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic mahogany cabinet with tooled and gilt diamond pattern green leather door panels and distinctive polished brass door pulls.
Features a single adjustable interior shelf.
De...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important 3-Arm Sconces with Crystals 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of rare large 3-arm sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 195...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals, c. 1955
Design: Six-arm light source with individual shades
Materials: Zinc-plated brass, paper, and glass
Dimensions: 40.75" H x ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Weathered Oak, Mahogany Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern classically styled credenza, buffet featuring a custom weathered oak/driftwood finish with aged bronzed brass hardware. Credenza has 3...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic and rare set of six black painted mahogany dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950. Two arm chairs and four side chairs included in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair Tommi Parzinger Solid Brass Candlesticks For Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The candlesticks stand approximately 10 5/8 inches tall and the base is 5 1/2 inches at the top of the lip of the base. One candlesticks is embossed with the P*R Tommi Parzinger insignia.
BIOGRAPHY OF DESIGNER
Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German interior designer; a lighting, accessories and furniture designer and an artist. Born in Munich in 1903, Parzinger was raised in an artistic family, he studied at the Kunstgewebeschule, focusing his art studies on ceramic, glass, metal and wood crafts , as well as painting. Parzinger immigrated to New York City in 1932, his first job in America was as a designer for Rena Rosenthal, designing metalware and crystel to be sold at her trend setting Madison Avenue shop. During his tenure at Rena Rosenthal Parzinger began creating furniture and accessories to accompany his celebrated work in brass and crystal. His interest in these ancillary pieces grew steadily throughout the 1930’s and in 1938 he took a position designing furniture for Charak in Boston. In 1939 he opened Parzinger Originals, designing custom furnishings for clients and commissioned custom interiors. Parzinger's designs were labeled "high-style modernism", which represented a more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design style. His cosmopolitan designs involved costly, craft-intensive materials and processes using brass accents and lacquer. As his business grew, Parzinger continued his work in graphic design, fashioning packaging, fabrics and wallpapers . He also continued to design furniture, lighting, and accessories for other companies, including Reed and Barton, Lightolier, Salterini Hofstatter, and Dorlyn. In the 1940’s Donald Cameron became his partner and expanded the company with locations at 32 East 57th Street, 601 Fifth Avenue, and 441 Madison Avenue. His designs were used by famous clients such as Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, members of the DuPont family...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in High Point, NC
A steel, glass and blue-lacquered wood coffee table designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Parzinger Originals, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three candle holders with a circular saucer base and side handle. All refinished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-S...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Display Cabinet, c 1955, Signed
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors item, this fully restored Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern (c. 1955) display cabiinet / vitrine, features beautiful french polish with Parzinger's signature statement door handles. Signed with Charak Modern label on the backside of the upper cabinet.
This refined and sophisticated Parzinger credenza with glass display hutch is perfect for those high-end luxury pads looking for an incredible and collectible statement piece, which Parzinger was known to create. The gorgeous color is close to the Hermès orange, but perhaps a little bit deeper and bolder - perhaps somewhere between Hermès orange and blood orange. Beauty in every detail, from the cross-cut glass panes, to the upper flared embellishments and the signature Parzinger door handles.
Let's not skip one more aspect of this table that is equally important - the collectors appeal. Furniture by Tommi Parzinger is one of the most sought-after and cherished items of sophisticated collectors. This isn't for your typical Eames and George Nelson collector, it is much more for a refined collector, perhaps a connoisseur of fine rarities. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship and design details are something to be admired. Parzinger and Charak Modern designed and crafted some of the highest quality furniture of the early and mid 20th Century. That was at a time when US manufacturing was at its best. And now in this day and age of cheap products not meant to last - this table is your daily reminder that 'they don't make them like they used to.'
We restored this incredible sideboard display cabinet with hand-applying a new French Polish lacquer. French Polish is the most laborious and expensive finish because it requires many repetitive coats and each one hand polished to a fine glass-like finish, and while it is very expensive, it is worth it for rare and valuable pieces like this Tommi Parzinger vitrine. The results are nothing short of spectacular - such a smooth, clear and deep finish - it looks almost like a sheet of glass (much more incredible in-person than you can see (or touch / feel) in the photos). And besides how incredible it looks - it will also protect your investment for the decades ahead. This Parzinger cabinet is an ideal example for the most discriminating interior designer client or collector.
This french polish cabinet...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Bleached Maple Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger midcentury bleached maple side tables/ nigh stands with satin brass pulls, trimmed in 22-karat gold leaf detailing around legs a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important Large Four Arm Sconces 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and important large sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid-century sideboard in a stunning Poppy lacquer, accented with aged brass studs and pulls. Cabinet has 2 compartments each housing adjustable shelves and drawers. A true col...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Chaise Model 201
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant chaise lounge model 201 designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, 1950's. Fully restored.
Category
1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Tommi Parzinger American Mahogany & Chenille Tweed Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Mid-Century American lacquered mahogany dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with high sloping backs and spindle finials, double padded seats and armrests upholstered ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Mahogany, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Hanover, MA
Four piece coffee/tea service in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950, distributed by Vincent Lippe Co.
This is the earliest version with the distinctively ornate thistle finials on the fitted lids.
Set includes large and small lidded carafes, lidded sugar container and 12" diameter round tray.
All marked: Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths and a conjoined "RP" in which the "R" is reversed.
The 'R' here in the mark probably refers to Otto Rasmussen...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic and rare set of six black painted mahogany dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950. Two arm chairs and four side chairs included in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Candlesticks with Hurricanes Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage brass candlesticks listed in the Dorlyn Silversmiths catalog as "Hurricane Console No. 66". The candle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tommi Parzinger Bevel Mirrored Wall Sconce WIth Planter For Dorlyn
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage bevel mirrored wall sconce with a pierced brass ivy planter designed by Tommi Parinzer, manufactured by Dorlyn Silversmiths in the 1950'...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger 4pc Brass Coffee Set
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite exemplary Mid Century 4pc Tommi Paringer brass serving set including original round tray, covered sugar bowl creamer, beverage pitcher. Complete set as designed.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Brass Ice Bucket
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger modernist brass ice bucket featuring a mercury glass liner and a finial top on lid. Professionally polished and lacquered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Brass Ice Bucket
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger modernist brass ice bucket featuring a mercury glass liner and a finial top on lid. Professionally polished and lacquered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sleek Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Laquered Mahogany & Maple Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Breathtaking No. 161 dining table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals featuring an inlaid dark mahogany lacquered top inlaid with contrasting maple and laquered maple legs ter...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
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.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Painted Faux Marble Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger painted faux marble coffee table. The table is lacquered wood with a 3/4 inch thick glass top. Stamped "Parzinger Originals." ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
Offered for sale is an original white lacquered four-drawer console credenda from Tommi Parzinger. This piece is part ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Metal
Elegant Art Deco Tommi Parzinger End Tables, Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pair of Elegant Art Deco Tommi Parzinger End/Night Tables for Charak Modern. Amazing lines instantly recognizable as Parzinger in light wood with brass accents. Slightly Asian overto...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Dining Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tommi Parzinger (American, 1903-1981); Charak Modern (USA)
Marking(s); notes: marking(s)
Materials: mahogany, satinwood inlay, metal
Dimensions (H, W, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Mahogany + Ivory Lacquer Brass Accented Armoire by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional armoire or wardrobe by German designer and artist Tommi Parzinger, exemplary of his iconic "high-style modernist" aesthetic. Taking a vivid, stylized approach to mid-c...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Brass Lamps by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two brass ball lamps mid-century modern by Tommi Parzinger for Stiffel Lamp Co. This item has been rewired with braided cloth cord and new hardw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare Bronze Floor Lamp with Iconic Finial
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
A rare floor lamp by Tommi Parzinger. Slender form on a tripod base and crowned by his most iconic finial.
Category
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Round Pink Marble Veined & Teak Coffee Table
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Marble
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 198...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Early Important Tall Cabinet/ Bookcase Limed Sawed Oak Cane Door
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Highly important Tommi Parzinger tall Limed sawed oak and Cane front Bookcase /Cabinet . 1930's together with original photo and sketch fro catalog page ,one of three possibly made. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965
This elegant mid century modern coffee table, designed by Tommi Parzinger, exemplifies the Hollywood Regen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Tommi Parzinger Bleached Maple Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger midcentury bleached maple side tables/ nigh stands with satin brass pulls, trimmed in 22-karat gold leaf detailing around legs a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Tommi Parzinger Brass Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classically styled candlesticks with a square base stylized column and engraved drip plate. Designed by Tommi Parzinger, signature stamp on bottom. Polished.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Solid Brass Pitcher For Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A lidded solid brass pitcher design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The pitcher is embossed on the bottom “Made by Dorlyn - Silversmiths” with the Tommi Parzinger insignia. The pitcher stands approximately 10 7/8 inches tall and the base is 3 1/8 inches in diameter.
BIOGRAPHY OF DESIGNER
Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German interior designer; a lighting, accessories and furniture designer and an artist. Born in Munich in 1903, Parzinger was raised in an artistic family, he studied at the Kunstgewebeschule, focusing his art studies on ceramic, glass, metal and wood crafts , as well as painting. Parzinger immigrated to New York City in 1932, his first job in America was as a designer for Rena Rosenthal, designing metalware and crystel to be sold at her trend setting Madison Avenue shop. During his tenure at Rena Rosenthal Parzinger began creating furniture and accessories to accompany his celebrated work in brass and crystal. His interest in these ancillary pieces grew steadily throughout the 1930’s and in 1938 he took a position designing furniture for Charak in Boston. In 1939 he opened Parzinger Originals, designing custom furnishings for clients and commissioned custom interiors. Parzinger's designs were labeled "high-style modernism", which represented a more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design style. His cosmopolitan designs involved costly, craft-intensive materials and processes using brass accents and lacquer. As his business grew, Parzinger continued his work in graphic design, fashioning packaging, fabrics and wallpapers . He also continued to design furniture, lighting, and accessories for other companies, including Reed and Barton, Lightolier, Salterini Hofstatter, and Dorlyn. In the 1940’s Donald Cameron became his partner and expanded the company with locations at 32 East 57th Street, 601 Fifth Avenue, and 441 Madison Avenue. His designs were used by famous clients such as Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, members of the DuPont family...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Superb Illuminated Bar Cabinet with Inlays 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted bar cabinet in walnut with satinwood inlays, engraved bronze pulls, Chinese red lacquered interior and original automatic interior light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tommi Parzinger 3-Door Credenza with Iconic Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully tailored and finished 3-door credenza in high gloss black lacquer with engraved brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 mahogany and white fabric dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
20” seat height
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Floor Lamp 1960–1969
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger Floor Lamp, 1960–1969
USA, 20th century
This exquisite floor lamp, crafted by the renowned mid-century designer Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981), epitomizes elegan...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Sloped Back Chaise with Mahogany Base 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sloped back chaise model 201 with bolster and wrapped mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950’s. This iconic Parzinger chaise is super chic. Base refinished and newly reupholstered in a stunning blue and gold fabric...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Tall Chest or Dresser for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Two piece cabinet with lower portion consisting of three generous sized drawers. Above sits a cabinet with door...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Silent Butler
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lacquered brass lidded silent butler with incised lines designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, New York. Stamped "Dorlyn Silversmiths" on the back. More recently polish...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sophisticated ALL ARM Set of 8 Star Back Chairs in Espresso by Tommi Parzinger
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large ALL ARM set of rare examples is unique on the World market. It is a offering so unusual that research can find no evidence of a similar set ever being available for sale. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Brass Smoking Set
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Seldom seen Tommi Parzinger brass smoking set includes brass lighter and cigarette/tobacco canister both with engine turned pinstripes. Signed. Lighter will need fluid and flint.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Credenza/ Sideboard for Charak Modern
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare long credenza designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Features three sections each revealed by a door. Left section containing a drawer and shelf, middle section housin...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern buffet. Ribbon grain mahogany with wonderful color, featuring 5 drawers centering two doors. Sculptural wood handles.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Leather Front Chest of Drawers for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Drawer fronts feature hand tooled yellow/ parchment leather which perfectly compliments the dark wood case....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Midcentury Bar Cabinet, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Charak midcentury Bar Cabinet - Pair
Each bar cabinet measures: 34.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 42.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Selection of Elegant Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of elegant "X" back dining chairs, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be com...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Holly
Rare Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table and Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table with stained walnut top featuring an inlaid dot motif in a contrasting blonde finish and having a glass top. Four pull out ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lidded Ice Bucket by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern ice bucket/ wine cooler was designed by the legendary Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1960. It offers a striated circular slightly conve...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger High Style Commodes
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century High Style White Painted Chest with 4 Drawers resting on black metal bases (TOMMI PARZINGER; decorative hardware by PEPE MEDOZA) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Mid Century Brass and Mahogany Side End Tables - Pair
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Mid Century Brass and Mahogany Side End Tables - Pair
Each side table measures: 29.75 wide x 23 deep x 26 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pitcher by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern polished brass pitcher was designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths in the United States circa 1960. It features an undulating body with a ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul Frankl, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Tommi Parzinger furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $585 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,800.
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