Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
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.
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Mahogany, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Chenille, Foam
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
1930s North American Hepplewhite Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Reed
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Reed
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Brazilian Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Chenille
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Tommi Parzinger Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood