FUR-129 Tommi Parzinger — Dining Table with Two 17" Extension Leaves, 30" H × 68" W × 38" D (extends to 102"), c.1950s–60s

A dining table by Tommi Parzinger (Munich, 1903 – New York, 1981), complete with two 17" extension leaves — one of the most collectible names in American mid-century furniture design. Offered in normal wear condition.

Parzinger emigrated from Munich to New York in 1932 and by 1939 had established his signature practice, exhibiting at the New York World's Fair and building a clientele that included Marilyn Monroe, decorator Billy Baldwin, and a roster of prominent New York families. His furniture — produced through Charak Modern and later his own Parzinger Originals — was characterized as "high-style modernism": an approach more idiosyncratic and rarefied than his contemporaries, distinguished by boldly colored lacquers, brass hardware with signature detailing, and meticulous craftsmanship at a time when American manufacturing was at its peak. Parzinger stopped designing furniture in the mid-1960s and turned to painting until his death in 1981, making original pieces finite and increasingly sought-after.

This extension dining table presents in normal wear condition with two 17" leaves, extending the table from 68" to a generous 102" — accommodating eight to ten diners. On receipt, check the underside for the Charak Modern or Parzinger Originals label, which confirms attribution and adds material value.

Details

• Designer: Tommi Parzinger (American, b. Munich 1903–1981)
• Dimensions (closed): 30" H × 68" W × 38" D
• With both leaves: Extends to 102" W
• Leaves: Two, each 17" W
• Condition: Normal wear
• Label: Check underside on receipt for Charak Modern / Parzinger Originals mark