Tommi Parzinger Seating
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.
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Creator: Tommi Parzinger
1950's Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs in Brunschwig & Fils
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 Mahogany dining chairs for Parzinger Originals newly upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use.
C...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare elegant upholstered bench, model number 313, with base in mahogany and upholstered seat with signature elements that wrap around frame by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Parzinger for Willow & Reed Dining Chairs, c.1955 - Set of 6
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of six restored bamboo dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, Inc., circa 1955.
23 inches wide by 24 ½ inches deep by 37 inches tall; sea...
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Rattan
Set of Four Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs, ca 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four elegant and timeless design X-back dining chairs by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950s for Charak Modern. Perfectly refinished solid mahogany frames with new upholstered seats.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
Set of 6 Tommy Parzinger Light Walnut Dining Chairs Lenor Larsen Upholstery MINT
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Tommy Parzinger Light Walnut Dining Chairs Lenor Larsen Upholstery MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger, Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs 2 Arm Chairs 6 Side Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eight Elegant Dining Chairs, designed by Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. They have been recently refinished in black lacquer and reupholstered. Please note that two of the ar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tommi Parzinger lounge chair and ottoman, ebonized frame, charcoal grey upholstery. Copy of the original purchased receipt included from Parzinger Originals Inc., dated January 15, 1958
Dimensions: 27" H x 28 1/2" W x 31" D and 15" H x 28" L x 16"
Tommi Parzinger was born in Munich and received professional design training there at the school of art and craft, Kunstgewerbeschule. He began his career as a freelance designer of ceramics, wallpapers, lighting, textiles, furniture. He traveled and worked in Germany and Austria, becoming familiar with the modern movements of the day including the Wiener Werkstätte, the Jugendstijl, and the Bauhaus. As a professional designer in Germany he created porcelain for the German firm KPM, as well as posters, textiles, interiors and wallpapers. In 1932 he came to the United Stated as a prize for winning a poster contest for North German Lloyd...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Textile
Oak Stools with Stitched Leather Tops
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Tommi Parzinger X base stools in white wash oak and stitched leather tops.
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Tommi Parzinger, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and blue fabric lounge chairs, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Parzinger Originals, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Midcentury American Yellow Vinyl Upholstered Wing Chair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American wing chair, padded and upholstered in glossy yellow vinyl with a square seat cushion, shaped apron and white painted splayed le...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic set of six ebonized mahogany dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950. Two arm chairs and four side chairs included in this set Upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and fantastic set of six dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak C1952. Two armchairs and four side chairs in excellent vintage condition with very little wear....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Set of 8 Tommi Parzinger American Mahogany & Chenille Tweed Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 midcentury American lacquered mahogany dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with high sloping backs and spindle finials, double padded seats and armrests upholstered i...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Mahogany, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Classic Modern Ten Foot Sofa in Mahogany, 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and extraordinarily well-built Tommi Parzinger Sofa. This sofa was acquired from the original owners in south Florida who were friends of Tommi Pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Set of Six X Back Dining Chairs
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Tommi Parzinger X back mahogany dining chairs for Charak Modern.
Four side chairs and two arm chairs. Arm height 26 inches.
All chairs have been beautifully refinished by our expert restorer and are ready for the seats to be recovered.
See our separate listings for the companion Parzinger dining table, china hutch and leather door cabinet...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Stools, Benches, Ebonized Wood, Upholstery
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger Stools, Benches, Ebonized Wood, Upholstery. An uncommon pair of simple and elegant square stools with splayed legs, upholstered in a period burlap jute with red piping.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 Tommi Parzinger dining chairs for Parzinger Originals.
2 Arm chairs, 4 armless chairs.
Original Lacquer finish.
Older re-upholstery.
Category
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 6 rare Tommi Parzinger dining chairs. Two arm chairs. Four side chairs. Original fabrics and finish.
Arm height 24.5". Side chairs: 15.5" W 20.5" D 39.5" H 18.5" seat height...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Parzinger Originals stools.
Re-upholstered in Boucle Fabric.
Re-Lacquered in their original color.
Diminutive and elegant.
Category
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Brown Wood, Yellow Fabric
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Parzinger dining chairs each having high backs and strong frames in the original fabric. A pair of arms and four sides make up this sleek and stylish set of dining chairs by Tomm...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Bench
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic Parzinger Originals Form.
Reupholstered and refinished.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six White Lacquer Bamboo Dining Chairs 1950s
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 dining chairs in white lacquered bamboo with intricate woven criss cross backs and upholstered seats and backs by Henry Olko for Willow & Reed, American 1950's. Henry Olko ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Bench for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger design bench for Parzinger Originals, N.Y. Upholstered in what appears to be the original white leather on a brass tubular studded frame. A rare design made with high...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger sofa for Parzinger Originals, ceruse oak solid legs, fully restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Original Club Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger original early period club chairs, dark walnut, woven off white fabric, box pleat designed. Chairs are early design, horse Hair and springs interior.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of Armchairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals.
Category
1950s Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Petite Slipper Chairs/ Club Arm Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger, for Charek modern petite club/slipper arm chairs , in a off white chenille velvet .Original Down cushions .Nice scale and de...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Fabric, Down, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Lounge Chair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare example of Tommi Parzingers' finest production
Subtle curved arms and notched upholstery create this design.
Category
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Gold Leaf Over Iron White Upholstered Bench
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning Hollywood Regency inspired Mid-Century Modern vintage Tommi Parzinger gold leafed iron bench has been totally restored. It has been newly upholstered in a white cut vel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Chairs/ Captains Dining Chairs Charek Modern
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charek modern side chairs/ captains dining chairs. Curved back and spring construction for comfort .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Chenille, Foam
Tommi Parzinger Parzinger Original Vintage Sofa
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger original custom sofa , from Parzingers accountant , in off-white chenille and dark walnut legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Tommi Parzinger Brass and Embossed Leather Stools
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely rare pair of stools with their original embossed leather
cushions and lacquered legs.
Category
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Steel, Brass
Set of Four Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four elegant and timeless design X-back dining chairs by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern.
Perfectly refinished solid mahogany frames with new upholstered seats.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Ten Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Set of Ten Tommi Parzinger dining chairs dark walnut finish 8 side two-arm chairs, chenille off white fabric .
Two-arm chairs are wider 22.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Paul Frankl, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Planner Group. Prices for Tommi Parzinger seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $26,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,500.
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