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 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...
Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger 4 door Cabinet, Brass Hardware and studs to front and sides Marked Parzinger Originals
Mahogany
Leonard Eisen for Pulaski Wall Mounted Bar Cabinet
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed by Leonard Eisen in 1971 for Pulaski Furniture as part of his Contour 70's collection we have repurposed an original sculptural door panel with its organic modernist design ...
Maple, Walnut
Bar Cabinet with illuminated compartments, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bar cabinet with illuminated compartments, 1940s Found in a noble apartment in my hometown, Palermo. Good condition, as per the descriptive photographs, with minor signs of aging. E1...
Wood
$35,000
H 72 in W 60 in D 13 in
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. ...
Cane, Oak
$16,916
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Illuminated Dry Bar Cabinet In Ivory White, by ALdo Tura, Italy. 1960's
By Aldo Tura
Located in Cork, IE
We are delighted to bring to the market this ivory colored Aldo Tura bar cabinet, offering a mid-century modern statement piece that exudes refined luxury! Expertly handcrafted in M...
Brass
$9,850
H 36 in W 60 in D 19 in
Art Deco Light Up Bar Cabinet-Sideboard In The Style of Parzinger C.1940's
Located in Bernville, PA
Incredible Art Deco Light Up Bar Cabinet or Sideboard in ebony. Very simple and minimalist cabinet. The best element of this cabinet has to be the flip up...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Exclusive Illuminated Home Bar
By Grundig
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique bar cabinet (former GRUNDIG TV cabinet) from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with two folding doors, a shelf, an illuminated bar compartment with a mirror, hin...
Mirror, Walnut
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 46 in D 17.75 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Two-Piece Tall Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored two-piece China or display cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. Bleached mahogany wood is finished in light saffron with a contrasting grain fill and glaze as was d...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Credenza for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger design Chinese red lacquer credenza with polished brass mounted hardware. High quality construction and attention to details, newly lacquered in the original color ...
Brass
Two-Door Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare example of Tommi Parzinger's work using fine veneers. This cabinet has absolutely stunning book matched veneers of Curley Maple inset with Mahogany inlays. Perfect fro...
Brass
C4 Tall Cabinet
By Monica Gasperini
Located in Milan, IT
This superb cabinet will make a statement in any decor and was designed to contain bottles, glasses, plates, and table linens. Crafted by expert artisans, this piece features a struc...
Brass
Mid-Century Tommi Parzinger Sideboard Cabinet
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
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.
Mahogany
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H 51.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century American Modern Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century (1970s) American Modern black lacquered rectangular bar cabinet in a Brutalist form features 2 hinged doors (with stylized bronze pulls) opening to reveal...
Bronze
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H 51.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Midcentury American Modern Black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Tommi Parzinger midcentury (1970s) American Modern black lacquered rectangular bar cabinet in a Brutalist form features 2 hinged doors (with stylized bronze pulls) opening to reveal ...
Metal, Bronze
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Two Door Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
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...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Painted Bar Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A hand painted bar cabinet designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. The interior has a mirrored back, glass shelves and a build in light.
Paint
Sold
H 78 in W 67 in D 19.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Rare 4 Door Lacquered Cabinet with Chrome Base 1960s 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare 4 door liquor cabinet model no. P5 with hand-lacquered doors, interior light, and architectural chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (signed w...
Chrome
Sold
H 50.75 in W 40.25 in D 24 in
Parzginer Originals Studded Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger, c 1960s, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite work of art is by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, circa 1960s, signed 'Parzinger Originals' underneath. A sizable liquor cabinet, or can be used for many other purposes such as books, blankets, or paraphernalia, this piece is versatile and would make an eye-catching statement in any room in any home or space. Ideal for collectors or luxury interior designer clients, this extremely rare Parzinger Originals cabinet features glossy black lacquer front, top and sides with large monumental intricately designed brass handles, oversized round wooden studs, and huge carved wood door hinges which wrap front the front to the sides of this incredible work of functional art. This fantastic Tommi Parzinger cabinet sits on top of a wooden base with four elegant turned wood feet. Inside is a glossy pink backing and two glass shelves. Additional shelves can be added and can be reconfigured in many different heights throughout the interior to suit your customized needs. Parzinger Originals signed pieces are extremely sought after by collectors and are exceptionally rare to find. This piece is also quite unique, may be a one of a kind custom request. Whether your home, office or creative studio is designed in Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Contemporary or Classical - this fine cabinet will surely be your statement piece taking center stage in your room. Consider using as a blanket chest, highboy credenza, liquor cabinet / dry bar, sideboard, vitrine, bookcase, china wall unit...
Brass
Stunning and Rare Tommi Parzinger Walnut and Brass Dry Bar / Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful two-door stunning fluted walnut cabinet by Tommi Parzinger with Classic cross-hatched brass escutcheons and pulls, with a stepped plinth three-sided base.Hand delivery avai...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Bar Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated illuminated bar cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for his Parzinger Originals furniture line. Perfectly refinished dark walnut exterior with red lacquered interiors, two drawers, cut board...
Mahogany
Signed Tommi Parzinger Originals Bar Cabinet, 1950
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hamburg, PA
Tommi Parzinger bar cabinet with teakwood doors and ivory lacquered case with brass handle and hinge accents. Mirrored interior with glass and wood shelving. Lighted interior. Signed...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Walnut Cabinet/Console
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Classic Midcentury Walnut cabinet with tooled diamond patterned green leather door panels and satin brass door knocker pulls. Cabinet features two adjustable interior shelves. Perfectly sized for an entry way console...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Willow and Reed Drybar
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
Full of special features; double doors, pair of decorative brass candlesticks and ringlet handles. Dark rick tone. Parzinger's 'Pavilion Collection', model #210.
Brass