Tommi Parzinger
American, 1903 - 1981
Born in Munich in 1903, Tommi Parzinger studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule—a specialized school focusing on art and craft—before embarking on a career as a freelance designer. Parzinger, who designed furniture, ceramics, lighting, textiles, lamps, and more, moved to New York in 1932, where he landed a job designing porcelain, glassware and furnishings for Rena Rosenthal, a pioneering retailer who helped introduce the American public to European Modernism. In 1939, After a stint with Charak of Boston, Parzinger formed his own company. A high-style Modernist, Parzinger favored luxurious materials, including rich woods, lacquer, and polished metals, as well as simple, elegant forms. Parzinger’s glamorous yet refined aesthetic earned him a number of A-list clients, including Marilyn Monroe, Billy Baldwin, the du Pont family, and the Rockefellers. During his career, Tommi Parzinger furniture lamps and design partnered with a number of furniture companies, including Reed and Barton and Lightolier. During the last fifteen years of his life, Parzinger moved away from furniture design to focus on Expressionist painting. He died in 1981 at the age of 78.
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered and Studded Two Drawer Cabinet
H 22 in W 30 in D 18 in
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Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Rare Dining Table with Bronze Base and Inlaid Mahogany Top 1950s
H 28 in W 84 in D 48 in
$ 25,000
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Bench for Parzinger Originals
H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in
$ 9,500
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Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Set of 10 Elegant Dining Chairs with Decorative Backs 1950s
H 34 in W 20 in D 22 in
$ 20,000
Tommi Parzinger
Art Deco 1930s Leather Front 5 Drawer Commode the Style of Parzinger Originals
H 33 in W 44 in D 18 in
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
H 32 in W 68 in D 16 in
$ 9,500
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Chest, White Lacquer, Brass Studded
H 18 in W 26 in D 17 in
$ 10,500
Tommi Parzinger
Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Charak Modern Buffet
H 30 in W 60 in D 17 in
$ 6,000
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Beads 1950s
H 43 in DIA 18 in
$ 12,500
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals King Sized Headboard
H 47 in W 82 in D 1 in
$ 4,200
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Pair of Brass Candelabra 1950s (Signed)
H 19 in W 13 in D 5 in
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Studded Cabinet, Lacquer, Chrome, USA 1970s
H 33 in W 52 in D 16 in
$ 22,800
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955
H 21 in W 22 in D 11 in
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger, Charak, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Bleached Mahogany
H 29 in W 38 in D 38 in DIA 38 in
$ 11,500
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Sloped Back Chaise with Mahogany Base 1950s
H 28 in W 62 in D 27 in
$ 15,000
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Upholstered Bench with Tapering Legs 1950s
H 16 in W 42 in D 12 in
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
H 20 in W 25 in D 20 in
$ 9,500
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Mahohany Armchairs with X-Framed Backs Upholstered Seats, Pair
H 34 in W 21 in D 23 in
Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Table Lamps, Chinese Cloisonné, Enameled Brass, Signed
H 32 in W 7 in D 7 in
$ 12,500
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