Parzinger Originals Furniture
American
When in the 1930s Tommi Parzinger won a trip to the United States through a poster design competition for a German steamship company, it led to him to become one of the country’s most influential mid-century modern furniture designers with his company, Parzinger Originals.
Born in 1903 in Munich, Germany, into an artistic family, Parzinger studied ceramics, painting and design at the Kunstgewerbeschule. In 1932, he entered and won a poster design contest for the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamship company. The grand prize was a voyage to the United States. By the time Parzinger returned to Germany, unrest leading to World War II was emerging, and he was pressured to join the Nazi party. Parzinger fled back to the United States and settled in New York City, where he pursued a career in interior design.
His first job in the country was with Manhattan trendsetter Rena Rosenthal, who employed him to design household silverware for her famed Madison Avenue store. Later, he became the lead designer for the Charak Furniture Company. In the 1940s, with the help of business and life partner Donald Cameron, Parzinger opened his showroom, Parzinger Originals, on East 57th Street in Manhattan.
Throughout his career, Parzinger produced up to 30 pieces a year for his namesake company. They included refined, elegant and meticulously designed end tables, side tables, consoles, floor lamps, table lamps, seating and mirrors. His signature creations were commodes and credenzas featuring beautifully ornamented hardware and lacquer finishes. His clients included Marilyn Monroe, Billy Baldwin and some of New York’s wealthiest families, like the DuPonts and Rockefellers.
Parzinger also collaborated with other furniture companies, including Salterini, Hofstatter, Lightolier, Reed & Barton and Dorlyn. In the last 15 years of his life, he shifted his focus from furniture to Expressionist painting.
When Parzinger died in 1981, Parzinger Originals was left to Donald Cameron, who fought to protect Parzinger’s design legacy from copycats and reproductions. Nevertheless, Parzinger Originals soon closed.
In recent years, Parzinger Originals furniture has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among interior designers and collectors of mid-century modern and modern furniture. Pieces from Parzinger Originals are in the collections of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Parzinger Originals case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, lighting and more.
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Creator: Parzinger Originals
Tommi Parzinger Tall Illuminated Bar Cabinet for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An extraordinary dry bar designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. This cabinet is absolutely fabulous. It features gorgeous door fronts with a wave like pattern in high g...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals, c. 1955
Design: Six-arm light source with individual shades
Materials: Zinc-plated brass, paper, and glass
Dimensions: 40.75" H x ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Superb Illuminated Bar Cabinet with Inlays 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted bar cabinet in walnut with satinwood inlays, engraved bronze pulls, Chinese red lacquered interior and original automatic interior light by Tommi Parzinger for Parzi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Bronze
Tommi Parzinger Set of 10 Elegant Dining Chairs with Decorative Backs 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 elegant dining chairs models 109 & 109A in mahogany with signature fabric wrap around frame elements and upholstered seats and back cushions by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinge...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Velvet, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in High Point, NC
A steel, glass and blue-lacquered wood coffee table designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Parzinger Originals, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Steel
Tommi Parzinger Lamps, Chinese Qing Cloisonné, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Brass, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger table lamps, Chinese cloisonné, enameled brass, signed. Parzinger selected these cobalt blue 19th Century Qing Dynasty cloisonné...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and blue fabric lounge chairs, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Parzinger Originals, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965
This elegant mid century modern coffee table, designed by Tommi Parzinger, exemplifies the Hollywood Regen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important Large Four Arm Sconces 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and important large sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Burl, Rare Sideboard, USA, 1960s
Unique sideboard designed by Tommi Parzinger (1903 - 1981) for Parzinger Originals in New York, circa 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
1950's Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs in Brunschwig & Fils
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 Mahogany dining chairs for Parzinger Originals newly upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils woven Chinoiserie fabric. Circa 1950's in excellent vintage condition; ready for use.
C...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Rare and Important 3-Arm Sconces with Crystals 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of rare large 3-arm sconces in polished brass with iconic engraved elements and adorned with faceted crystals by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 195...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare Chic King Size Headboard 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Tommi Parzinger Large Scale End Tables
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of large scale end tables designed by Tommi Parzinger. Tables feature elegant curved legs and a beautiful top. Model #209. Great styling cues reminiscent of T.H. Robsjohn-G...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible floor lamp with built-in side table by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals is finished in a black lacquer with Parzinger's signature brass accents. Signed 'Parzinger Originals' under the base, making this 1950s authentic designer piece ultra-collectible.
The three lights comprise of a single up-light and two down-lights which can be turned on and off independently of one another or used in unison as demonstrated in the photos. A glass Stiffel branded glass cone shade sits on top of the lamp and a larger black fabric shade with golden insides is included. Can be used with or without the larger black shade.
Consider using in a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Postmodern home...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Console Flip Top Dining Table by Parzinger with Brass String Inlay
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Rare flip top dining table, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950s. Stunning diamond pattern veneer, with elegant arch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger 3-Door Credenza with Iconic Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully tailored and finished 3-door credenza in high gloss black lacquer with engraved brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed “Parzinger...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Rare and Impressive Illuminated Bar Cabinet 1950s 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Rare stunning bar cabinet in artisan parchment lacquer with 4 doors, each with an exquisitely engraved chrome pull, and a beautifully outfitted interior lacquered Chinese red by Tomm...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Chrome
Tommi Parzinger One-of-a-Kind Bar Cabinet in White Ash Burl with Inlays 1960s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind custom design raised 4 door bar cabinet with doors in white ash burl with satinwood inlays with etched polished brass pulls and ba...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Superb Desk in Walnut with Iconic Brass Hardware 1960s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Fine desk in dark walnut with ebonized satinwood inlays on top and exquisite engraved brass hardware on drawers by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's (branded s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Parzinger Originals Stainless & White Lacquer Wall Mounted Console
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommi Parzinger designed custom seven foot long wall mounted floating console sideboard fitted with with two drawers.
Wood case and supporting brackets finished in white lacquer and...
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1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome studs and exquisite pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 198...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Neoclassical Style Console Table in Mahogany 1960s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style console table model 534 in mahogany with drawer by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1960's. This has been newly refinished by Lobel Modern. The ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Mid Century Floor Lamp with Side Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Countryside, IL
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Mid Century Floor Lamp with Side Table
This floor lamp measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 63 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Metal
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Tommi Parzinger Originals 4-Drawer Lacquered Console Credenza
Offered for sale is an original white lacquered four-drawer console credenda from Tommi Parzinger. This piece is part ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Center/Game Table, 1970s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Chic center / game table model 701 with tessellated birch wood top and polished chrome base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1970's. The artisan tessellated top m...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Chrome
'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 Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1950s, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic engraved brass flower hardware on a dark mahogany base by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (sign...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Chandelier for Parzinger Originals, c. 1955
Design: Six-arm light source with individual shades
Materials: Zinc-plated brass, paper, and glass
Dimensions: 40.75" H x ...
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1950s American Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Table, Model 222 Parzinger Originals, USA, c. 1965
Glass coffee tables features a lower wood table top mounted to steel frame.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tommi Parzinger Rare and Exquisite Set of 4 Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 4 lounge chairs model #224 with sculptural legs and exquisite backrest design in dark walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Tommi Parz...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Elegant 6 Arm Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Beads 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 6 arm chandelier model no 1 in brass with suspended crystal beads by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's. Includes original shades. Brass has...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
Tommi Parzinger Sofa for Parzinger Originals
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Chicago, IL
Tommi Parzinger sofa for Parzinger Originals, ceruse oak solid legs, fully restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Upholstery, Oak
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Original Tommi Parzinger Sculpted Front Chest of Drawers 'Signed'
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
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 Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Brass
Tommi Parzinger Originals Modern Armchair and Ottoman, Club Chair, 1958
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tommi Parzinger lounge chair and ottoman, ebonized frame, charcoal grey upholstery. Copy of the original purchased receipt included from Parzinger Originals Inc., dated January 15, 1958
Dimensions: 27" H x 28 1/2" W x 31" D and 15" H x 28" L x 16"
Tommi Parzinger was born in Munich and received professional design training there at the school of art and craft, Kunstgewerbeschule. He began his career as a freelance designer of ceramics, wallpapers, lighting, textiles, furniture. He traveled and worked in Germany and Austria, becoming familiar with the modern movements of the day including the Wiener Werkstätte, the Jugendstijl, and the Bauhaus. As a professional designer in Germany he created porcelain for the German firm KPM, as well as posters, textiles, interiors and wallpapers. In 1932 he came to the United Stated as a prize for winning a poster contest for North German Lloyd...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parzinger Originals Furniture
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Textile
Parzinger Originals furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Parzinger Originals furniture 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 Parzinger Originals furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Parzinger Originals were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by H. Sacks & Sons, John Mascheroni, and Harold Schwartz. Prices for Parzinger Originals furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,400 and can go as high as $45,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,900.
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