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Tommi Parzinger
Designer : Tommi Parzinger Tommi Parzinger (1903 - 1981)
German born Tommi Parzinger settled in New York City in 1935 and began designing ceramics and metal pieces for Rena Rosenthal, whose fashionable shop on Madison Avenue specialized in gift items and decorative arts. In 1938 Parzinger began designing collections for the Charak Company of Boston, a fine furniture manufacturer known for traditional styles, that was then pursuing a more modern look that would not alienate established clientele. Having studied at the famed Kunstgewerbeschule (School of Applied Arts) in Munich, then worked in Vienna and Berlin designing porcelains for the prestigious KPM or Royal Porcelain Manufacturer, Parzinger was the perfect fit. Soon after, he found immediate success when he opened his first showroom, Parzinger Inc., in 1939. Re-christened after the war as Parzinger Originals in 1946, his showroom became a mecca for style conscious café society, and continued to supply the most discerning clientele for several decades.
Parzinger is renowned for his crisp, tailored furniture and exquisite old world craftsmanship. At a time when fine materials were becoming scarce and the machine-made was no longer so novel, Parzinger’s designs with their intense workmanship—the hand-tooled leather, ornate marquetry, customized hardware—were deeply appealing to an audience in search of deeper resonance. He created a look that offered the most refined shapes along with the barest hint of exoticism through the use of strong lacquer colors, gold or precious metal nail heads, velvet-lined drawers, and the slight flip of a slender leg encased in a brass or silver shoe. When exotic woods were once again available, Macassar, madrone, Koko, fir chestnut, and mahogany became staples, and he constantly experimented with new finishes as well.
By 1951 Parzinger had or was soon to establish relationships with an assortment of manufacturers, including Hofstatter (furniture); Dorlyn (brass); Willow & Reed (rattan); Lightolier (lighting); Schumacher and Katzenbach & Warren (wallpaper); and Salterini (wrought iron). He was a favorite among decorators like Billy Baldwin, and with clients such as Marilyn Monroe, and high society families like the Whitneys, the Fords, the Mellons, and the DuPonts.
Parzinger belonged to an era in American design and entrepreneurship in general when optimism and opportunities for defining new ways to be creative flourished. He strove to create pieces with a singular beauty that managed to straddle past and present, connect America and Europe, and inspire sleek modern furniture with the warmth of emotion, and he achieved nothing less.
| | item name : | Pair of Leather Tables by Tommi Parzinger, New York, Circa 1960s | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | Pair of Leather Tables by Tommi Parzinger, New York, Circa 1960s
A beautiful pair of leather top tables with classic Parzinger diamond motifs incised in gold on parchment leather. The bases in ebonized mahogany with cross-stretchers, all legs and stretchers, detailed in the finest Parzinger manner. Done by Parzinger as a limited line for B. Altman Store on Fifth Avenue.
Dimensions: Each 25"W x 16"D x 23" H | | price : |
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| | item name : | Bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals USA c. 1955 | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | Exceptional queen-size bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, CA. 1955. Highest quality craftsmanship - carved stiles and posts. Original Parzinger green lacquer finish.
Excellent original condition. | | price : |
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| | item name : | A Custom Hand-painted Bar Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger, USA, c.1950s | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | A Custom Hand-painted Bar Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger, USA, c.1950s
A rare documented Tommi Parzinger original bar cabinet hand painted and lacquered with a unique design. The colors in soft celery green, apricot, coco brown and cornsilk wrap the cabinet which was mostly likely painted by Tommi Parzinger himself - as he was a painter as well as a furniture designer. The tall cabinet is mounted on a bronze base and features a custom mahogany humidor in the lit interior as well as room for liquor bottles and a drawer. The condition is near perfect. This is a striking centerpiece for any room. Comes with original blue-print drawing from Tommi Parzinger Originals.
Dimensions: 79" X 34". D: 16 1/2". Without Stand: 46" X 34"
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| | item name : | Pair of Studded Bedside Dressers by Tommi Parzinger, New York, Circa 1950s | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | A fantastically chic pair of cream lacquered, brass studded two-drawer dressers with inset milk-glass tops by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. In excellent restored condition these each have all original hardware, glass tops and are ready to use. The perfect size bed-side dresser.
Excellent restored condition.
Dimensions: 25.5" W x 21.5" H x 19.25" D | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Green Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1940s | item description : | Green Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger, USA, 1943
A totally original early Parzinger console designed for Mr. H.S. Fischer by Parzinger, Inc. New York. The console features it's original satin-matte smoke-green lacquered case on a ivory lacquered base, the whole cabinet is studded with nichel plated brass nail heads -- some of which have worn through to the brass. This piece is in excellent condition. Three doors conceal four drawers and four adjustable shelves. Hand-signed to applied paper label to interior. This piece was designed by Tommi Parzinger in 1943 and was made for Mr. H. S. Fischer. Signed and dated by Parzinger himself.
W 87.5" x D 18.75" x H 31.75"
| | item # : | TMF 1411 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Upholstered Headboard by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | Upholstered Headboard by Tommi Parzinger. USA, circa 1960s. A beautiful queen King sized headboard in Mahogany with custom hardware. The Mahogany has been lacquered and and custom brass finials have fine decorative detailing. Original scallop print fabric upholstery.
Good original condition. Fabric shows signs of wear and some staining. Reupholstery is recommended.
45" H x 83" W x 3" D | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Pair of End Tables by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | A pair of oversized end-tables by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. USA, Circa 1960s. The tops with parquet pattern are supported by elegant tapered legs with a champhered edged second supporting shelf, all in mahogany bleached to matte bone white. Ideal for livingroom or bedroom, made for large lamps, yet gracefully proportioned, a classic hallmark of Parzinger design.
Dimensions: 29" W x 29" D x 25.5" H
Excellent restored condition. | | item # : | TMF 1266 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Wall Sconces by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | A pair of brass and glass bead sconces by Tommi Parzinger. USA, c.1960s. A beautiful pair of glass and brass sconces with silk shades, mounted with a floating bracket holding a string of glass beads cascading over a square incised brass plate holding trumpet sconces with original silk pleated shades. Original patina.
15" H x 12" W x 6" D
Excellent original condition
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| | item name : | Mahogany Dining Table with inlaid tiles by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Finish > Lacquered, Metal > Brass, Wood > Mahogany, Technique > Inlay | item description : | A fine and rare mahogany dining table by Tommi Parzinger,USA,circa 1950's. Inlaid with finely-grained tiles and pale-stained wood diamonds. Pale stained inlaid banding around the lip. Complete with two matching latch-on leaves, in the original rack. Decorative brass overlay on legs. A similar example published in Modern Americana, Rizzzoli, pg. 182.
Mint restored condition
29"Hx 84"Lx 42"W
29"H x 126L" x 42"W with 2 leaves
| | item # : | TMF1288 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Pair of White Lacquered Chests by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | Pair of White Lacquered Chests by Tommi Parzinger, c. 1950, USA. Each 3-drawer chest rests on a Mahogany base and four tapered, flared legs. Chests can be connected with matched floating shelf, for use as a vanity or desk. With original, milk glass inset panels and signature Parzinger brass pulls.
Chests: 31.5" H X 42" WX 18"D
Hanging Cabinet: 5.75"H X 30.25" W X 18"D
Total dimensions: 31.5"H x 144.25" x 18"D
Mint restored condition.
| | item # : | TMF1289 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | White Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Glass, Finish > Lacquered, Metal > Brass, Wood > Mahogany | item description : | White Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger, c,1950 USA. Six-drawer Oak case on tapered Mahogany legs. With three silverware drawers, original brass pulls, and inset milk glass top. Signed Parzinger Originals.
32"H X 72"W 16.5"D
Mint restored condition.
| | item # : | TMF1290 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | White Lacquered Vanity / Desk by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Glass, Finish > Lacquered, Wood > Mahogany | item description : | White Lacquered Vanity / Desk by Tommi Parzinger, c. 1950, USA. Long, lacquered vanity or desk, comprised of two chests with a floating shelf connecting each chest. Each chest rests on a Mahogany base and four tapered, flared legs. Chests can be separated for use without the floating shelf. With original, milk glass inset panels and signature Parzinger brass pulls.
Chests: 31.5" H X 42" WX 18"D
Hanging Cabinet: 5.75"H X 30.25" W X 18"D
Total dimensions: 31.5"H x 114.25" W x 18"D
Mint restored condition. | | item # : | TMF1289 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Three Drawer Lacquered Chest by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Finish > Lacquered, Metal > Brass, Wood | item description : | Three Drawer Lacquered Chest by Tommi Parzinger, USA, circa 1950's. White lacquered chest with fluted molding along the sides and front, etched brass drop pulls and cabriole legs.
Good original condition.
31.75" H x 47.75" W x 18.75" D
| | item # : | TMF1252 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Tommi Parzinger Demi-lune Sofa and pair of Settees | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1930s | | Country of Origin : | USA | item description : | New York, Circa 1938 A set of three sofas designed by Tommi Parzinger for Lawrence Rockefeller circa 1938. The sofas all on curved mahogany saber legs, each with low back and tight upholstered seat and back with brass nail head trim. The leather new in “parzinger blue.” The sofas demonstrate Parzinger’s early design aesthetic described in a 1938 review in the New York Times as “simple forms, modern because they are reduced to their simplest element, but graceful because of the delicately curved lines.” These sofas from the Rockefeller home in Tarrytown, New York are documented with Parzinger vanity and chair from the same period. The sofas all in perfect restored condition, one settee is a custom replica.
Dimensions: Large Sofa: 29.5 H x 24 D x 95” W (33” overall depth) Small Sofas, each: 29.5 H x 24 D x 67.5” (29” overall depth)
Excellent original condition | | item # : | TMF1174 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Finish > Lacquered | item description : | Bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals USA c. 1950 Exceptional bed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Highest quality craftsmanship - carved stiles and posts. Finished with signature Parzinger finials layered in gold leaf. Lacquer restored to original finish. Model 185 from the Parzinger Originals Showroom Catalog.
82H 64W 85D
Mint Restored Condition | | item # : | TMF1140 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Mahogany Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger, Charak | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Metal > Brass, Wood > Mahogany, Finish > French Polish | item description : | Mahogany Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, c.1950. Single drawer over a flip down door. Solid brass pulls with Parzingers' signature detailing. Beautiful hand rubbed French polish finish. A perfect side or end table. Signed with manufacturer's tag "Charak Modern".
Mint restored condition.
23.5"H x 21"L x 16"D | | item # : | TMF812 | | price : |
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| | item name : | Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | item description : | Lacquered Console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals USA c. 1950 Rare, magnificent yellow lacquered console by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, c.1950. On original black laminate base. Four doors with signature brass strapping and hardware. From an original Parzinger installation. Case stands on brass bun feet. Each door conceals an adjustable shelf. Mint restored condition. 35.25"H x 98.25"L x 22.5"D (89 H x 249 L x 58 D cm) | | item # : | TMF889 | | price : |
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| | item name : | Pair of Cabinets by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | item description : | Pair of Cabinets by Tommi Parzinger USA c. 1950 Pair of Cabinets by Tommi Parzinger. Doors open to reveal 4 pull out drawers in each cabinet. Finished in a black lacquered, hand rubbed French polish.
Excellent condition
38 H 47 L 21 D each | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Square Mirror by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Mirror | item description : | Unusual square beveled mirror with canted corners by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, c.1950. Square beveled mirror set in a frame composed of triangular beveled mirrors. Mounted on a silvered frame.
Excellent original condition.
37.5"H x 37.5"L x 2.5"D | | item # : | TMF794 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Brass Sconce by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Metal > Brass, Glass > Crystal | item description : | Large two arm sconce in brass by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, c.1950. Original shades, three strands of crystal beads. From original owners interior designed by Parzinger.
Excellent original condition.
36"H x 22"L x 8"D
| | item # : | TML282 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Gentlemen's Dresser by Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Metal > Brass, Wood > Mahogany, Wood > Elm | item description : | Dresser by Tommi Parzinger, c.1950. Case in bleached elm, front doors with large diamond pattern inlayed with mahogany banding and diamonds Classic, oversize brass Parzinger handles. Doors open to reveal five pull-out drawers all fantastically divided. Signed with burned in mark, "Parzinger Originals".
Excellent original condition.
56"H x 42"L x 18"D | | item # : | TMF723 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Mirror by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Mirror | item description : | Magnificent beveled mirror by Tommi Parzinger, model # 208 from Parzinger Originals catalog, c. 1950. Geometric beveled mirrors surround a central beveled mirror, all mounted on a substantial frame. Exquisite craftsmanship.
Excellent original condition.
28.5"H x 24"L | | item # : | TMF705 | | price : |
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| | item name : | Brass 5 Light Chandelier by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Metal > Brass | item description : | Brass chandelier by Tommi Parzinger, c. 1950. Beautiful linear design, top quality construction.
Excellent restored condition.
21.5"H x 44"L x 5"D | | item # : | TML237 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Floor Lamp by Tommi Parzinger | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Technique > Gilded | item description : | USA c 1950
Gilt wrought iron floor lamp by Tommi Parzinger. Beautiful four light lamp on four-legged base.
Excellent original condition.
74"H | | item # : | TML255 | | price : | SOLD |
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| | item name : | Floating Shelves by Tommi Parzinger (2 available) | | designers : | Tommi Parzinger | | Era : | Circa 1950s | | Country of Origin : | USA | | Materials : | Wood > Walnut | item description : | A set of two richly grained walnut floating shelves by Tommi Parzinger, each with exceptional curved cut-out ends and flaired edges.
From an original Parzinger designed New York apartment. Can be mounted as shelves or used individually as floating consoles.
4"H (at back) - 1"W (at front) x 51.5"L x 9"D | | item # : | TMF602 | | price : | SOLD |
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