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 Hollywood Regency King Size Bed
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Hollywood Regency King style bed, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak. The bed features an sophisticated elegant curved detail at the top edge, a reeded bor...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Night Stands - Refinished in Your Color Choice
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant End Tables or Nightstands, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, American, circa 1960s. These are currently being refinished and can be completed in your color choi...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger King Size Bed Refinished In Your Color Choice Hollywood Regency
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous King Size Bed, designed by Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color.
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals white lacquered two drawer cabinet. Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest. Solid brass round domed studs ev...
Brass
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
Hollywood Regency Style Nightstand designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hollywood Regency style nightstand designed by Tommi Parzinger, for Charak Modern. This stand features a dramatic scoop form case with an open storage space over a pull out draw...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Bleached Maple Nightstands, 1960s
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...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Tommi Parzinger Night Stands or End Tables New White Lacquer Finish
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of white lacquer nightstands, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, American, circa 1950s. They have recently been refinished in a white lacquer.
Metal
Pair of Tommi Parzinger White Lacquered Elegant Two-Tier End Tables/Nightstands
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Tommi Parzinger off-white lacquered elegant design two-tier, draw original Parzinger pull, end table/nightstands, made for Charek Modern.
Wood
Tommi Parzinger, Nightstands, Bleached Mahogany, Leather, USA, 1930s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Circular Nightstands or Bedside Tables, Bleached Mahogany, Brown Leather, Brass, USA, 1930s Pair of bleached Mahogany and wrapped leather drum shaped...
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry Having four graduating drawers on bracket feet. Perfect from a Bedside Stand or End Table. Unsigned. 30...
Wood
$3,235 / set
H 19.13 in W 24 in D 28 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s ...
Brass
$5,306 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Pair of French Night Stands Black Tinted Wood and Brass, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of cute 1970s night stands were made from black tinted oak wood in France. Nicely vintage, they feature brass handles and an original shape and feet. They can also be used ...
Brass
$3,250 / set
H 32.88 in W 30.75 in D 18.38 in
Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass disc hardware on concave base. These would also make great nightstands or bedside ches...
Brass
$2,250
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 16 in
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Etched Two-Drawer Mirrored Chest with Flower Rosette Pulls
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh etched two-drawer mirrored chest with flower rosette pulls and silver-leaf details Top measurements: 24” W x 15 1/4” D Total height 28” H 26 1/2” wide ...
Mirror
$1,800 / set
H 29 in W 20 in D 17 in
Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Night Stands or End Tables in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s very unique pair of Danish modern nightstands in teak. These will add a funky twist to any Scandinavian bedroom design. They are both in very good condition showing some light ...
Wood
$1,595
H 24 in W 27.5 in D 16.75 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Nightstand by Stanley, Circa 1960s
By Stanley Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nightstand or end table By Stanley Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with carved faux bamboo legs, and original brass ha...
Brass
$2,717 / item
H 22.05 in W 13.98 in D 17.92 in
Handcrafted Architectural Oak Column Night Stand by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak Pillar nightstands or end tables. These architectural Pillar nightstands (or end tables) are a bold expr...
Oak
$7,981 / set
H 20.48 in W 22.84 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands, Bedside Tables by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our K series drawer nightstands are handcrafted from premium American black walnut. The upper cabinet is defined by beautifully exposed hand-cut dovetail joints, an enduring hallmark...
Oak, Walnut
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Upholstered King Size Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish French Regency Louis XVI style king size bed frame In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved wood frame in crackle cream lacquered finish, with uphol...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
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
$2,450
H 58 in W 63 in D 80 in
A French Hollywood Regency style painted and gilt carved full size bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful French bed will add more than a touch of luxurious comfort to any bedroom. With new button tufted upholstery, the giltwood frame provides an opulent border and timeles...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,920Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 28.25 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Pair Mirrored Night Stands attributed to James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous marbleized mirrored surfaces with black trim. One ll large drawer and an open cubby space.
Mirror, Wood
Tommi Parzinger, Mahogany, Brass, Low Nightstands, USA, 1960s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Mahogany, Brass, Low Nightstands, USA, 1960s Pair of rare nightstands or end tables designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by C...
Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 28 in D 18 in
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...
Brass
Sold
H 25.13 in W 17 in D 15 in
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Green Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables By Tommi Parzinger for Charak Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Green lacquered mahogany, with brass hardware. Each measure...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare Chic King Size Headboard 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
King size headboard in white lacquered steel with stylized brass decorative elements by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. Tommi Parzinger was celebrated for r...
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 21.75 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Night Stands, circa 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of scoop front nightstands by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1950s.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 44 in W 84 in D 3 in
Parzinger custom king headboard brass finials mid century hollywood regency
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Special custom Tommi Parzinger upholstered headboard with brass finials. Original upholstery. Approx 84 wide x 3 inches deep x 44 inches high (less 7-1/2 finial - is 36-1/2 inches high)
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Large Scale Wood End or Center Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale end or side table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, or as a ni...
Wood, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Rosewood End Tables or Night Stands for Charak Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Rosewood End Tables, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. They are a versatile size and ca...
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Headboard in your choice of color
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Headboard, designed by Tommi Parzinger, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. The price noted includes...
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Night Stands Pickled Oak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare night stands by Tommi Parzinger from the Charak Modern line ca' 1950's. Featuring a drop down front, original brass hardware, single drawer on top, pickled oak finish.
Oak
Tommi Parzinger End Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale end or side table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a side or end table, or as a ni...
Wood, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Nightstand for Charak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tommi Parzinger design single drawer nightstand for Charak Furniture. Recently lacquered in a beautiful light blue with Parzinger's signature brass detail hardware and a refined prof...
Maple, Lacquer