Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
German, 1903-1981
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.
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Creator: Tommi Parzinger
Tommi Parzinger Lacquered and Studded Cabinet
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger Studded Two-Drawer Chest with Inset black Glass Top. Finish is original and untouched. This example was manufactured in the mid fifties to early 60's, and was part of...
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20th Century American Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. This pair of rare examples is unique on the World market.
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Caramel Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger- Pair Available
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite meticulously restored vintage two-drawer commode, circa 1955. Stout, exceptionally crafted solid hardwood case construction atop a simple rattan base. The case is veneer...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Wood, Brass, Green Leather, Chests of Drawers, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Tommi Parzinger, Charak Modern, Wood, Brass, Green Leather, Commodes or Nightstands, USA, 1950s
Pair of stained wood and leather chests of drawers or bedside cabinets designed by To...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Parzginer Originals
Mahogany
Brass Dresser by Tommi Parzinger c 1959, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite work of art is by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, circa 1959, signed 'Parzinger Originals' in one drawer interior. Effortlessly refined, this versatile brass...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$16,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Elegant Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Commode/Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommi Parzinger Serving Commode Model#862
manufactured by Charak in 1940.
carved mahogany
1 drawer over 2 accented with split brass handles.
Marked Charak Modern
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1940s American Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tommi Parzinger for Charak Walnut Scoop Front Bedside Tables
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century walnut bedside tables / nightstands with a single drawer under a scoop front open compartment with upper shelf resting on four dowel legs. (Tommi Parzing...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dazzling Rattan, Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Thi...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Six Drawer Dresser in Pickled Oak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare six drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1950's. From original owner. Pickled oak with original, polished and laquered hardware. This piece is elegant and l...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer and Brass Large Scale Chest or Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant midcentury chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It has been completely restored, refinished in black lacquer and the brass hardware hand...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Spectacular Pair of Cane and Brass Doors and Drawers Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Original Tommi Parzinger Sculpted Front Chest of Drawers
Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an original condition, beautifully preserved 6-drawer chest by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals in a high lacquer mahogany, all original brass pulls. The front is a se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern bleached mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware. Circa 1945. Partial label inside top drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger For Charak Modern Mahogany And Brass Tall Chest Of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's Tommi Parzinger designed for Charak Modern mahogany and brass tall chest of drawers, lightly restore keeping the beautiful original wood finish, the brass has been gen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1945
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A breathtaking commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1945. Exquisite cerused oak case construction atop a stylish Asian base...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom Tommi Parzinger Mahogany Chests
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Custom ordered pair chest of drawers in solid mahogany with iconic brass pulls all designed by Tommi Parzinger/Parzinger originals. Each chest ha...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$26,000 / item
Tommi Parzinger, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Lucite, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-lacquered wood, brass and lucite chest of drawers, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury classic chest of drawers featuring cerused mahogany cases and matte eggshell lacquer drawer front with satin brass button pulls and...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$26,000 / set
Tommi Parzinger Chest, White Lacquer, Brass Studded
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger, white lacquer and brass studded chest. Drop-front blanket chest which could additionally be used as an end table or nightstand. Appointed with a brass front pull and decorated with brass studs over a hand rubbed white...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$7,200 Sale Price
52% Off
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Walnut and Brass Twelve Drawer Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century walnut 12-drawer chest with brass trim and door pulls resting on a Chinese-style bracket base. (Tommi Parzinger for Charak Furniture).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Originals Mahogany and Brass High Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 6-drawer mahogany high chest with brass sunburst-form drawer pulls. (TOMMI PARZINGER FOR CHARAK ORIGINALS)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Tommi Parzinger commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Tommi Parzinger commodes and chests of drawers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tommi Parzinger commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Tommi Parzinger were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Dunbar, Paul Frankl, and Planner Group. Prices for Tommi Parzinger commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,250 and can go as high as $44,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,000.
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