Items Similar to Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century
About the Item
Rare parquetry rosewood table in wonderful condition, Don Shoemaker 1960
We also have a rare sofa available from Don Shoemaker.
A sculptural masterpiece by Don Shoemaker. We have this table in our collection at the moment together with a matching sofa and chairs. The bold design is perfectly executed in exotic timber with a vibrant grain and constructed with pegs to allow the table to flat pack (hence Safari suited). Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form. The table is in very good vintage condition, the frames are all clean, sturdy and sound, with only some minor surface wear here and there commensurate with age.
Dimensions: 45.6" x 21.5" x 15.74".
- Creator:Senal (Manufacturer),Don S. Shoemaker (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.74 in (39.98 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 45.6 in (115.83 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Rosewood,Parquetry
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good original condition. The table has been checked by our restoration staff at Derive-Vienna.
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU993528745042
Don S. Shoemaker
If it weren’t for his honeymoon, American furniture designer Don S. Shoemaker might not have played any role in Mexican modernism of the mid-20th century.
Born in Nebraska in 1919, Shoemaker studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago during the 1930s. In the 1940s he got married, and he and his wife, Barbara, ventured to Mexico for their honeymoon. Enamored with the country, Shoemaker decided that Mexico should become the newlyweds' permanent home. They settled in a town called Santa Maria de Guido in Michoacán, where Shoemaker spent his days painting and growing rare plants.
Through horticulture, Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as the cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to delve into furniture design. In the late 1950s, he started a small factory, producing hand-carved armchairs, dining room tables, decorative boxes and bowls, and serveware. The popularity of Shoemaker’s furnishings grew throughout Mexico, and his small factory became the Señal S.A. company, employing more than 100 skilled artisans and carpenters.
Shoemaker’s handcrafted designs were essentially a mid-century modern interpretation of traditional Mexican household furnishings, and like Clara Porset — an unsung Cuban-born activist, writer and designer who drew on Mexican craft traditions in her concepts for furniture — he found inspiration from his adopted country. These influences can be seen in iconic Shoemaker originals like the Sling collection of seating, the Suspension stool and several of his table designs.
Shoemaker's furniture was exhibited in showrooms in several major Mexican cities and across the U.S., including Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles (and mid-century modernist ideas that traveled between Mexico and California didn’t make one-way trips — they bounced back and forth).
After Shoemaker died in 1990, his son George took over Señal S.A. The company closed after George’s death in the early 2000s.
Shoemaker’s Mexican modern furnishings continue to be coveted by avid furniture collectors around the world. From 2016 to 2017, the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City dedicated a retrospective exhibition to honoring his work.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Don S. Shoemaker desks, seating, decorative objects and serveware.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2013
749 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Vienna, Austria
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid CenturyBy Don S. Shoemaker, SenalLocated in Vienna, ATRare rosewood and leather sofa, very comfortable and in great condition, Don Shoemaker (Rosewood up to 10kg can be shipped worldwide, no paperwork is necessary for this shipment) A s...Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Rosewood
- Rosewood Coffee Table with Marble Tray, Circa 1970By Percival Lafer, Jorge ZalszupinLocated in Vienna, ATBespoke solid wood and rosewood and marble coffee table, Brazil, 1970 One of a kind very heavy table made from a solid rosewood tra...Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsMarble
- Golden Harp Coffee Tables (2x) Iron Brass Mid-Century, ItalyLocated in Vienna, ATOne of two large golden harp coffee tables, France, circa 1955 Sold and priced per piece, individually; Measurements are 50" x 30" x 18.9"(H). Nic...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsBrass
- Eero Saarinen Marble Side Table for Knoll, 1960By Knoll, Eero SaarinenLocated in Vienna, ATOriginal side table with a marble top by Saarinen for Knoll International, mid century Early version, marked Knoll International Elegant side table designed by the architect E...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsMarble, Aluminum
- Black Bed Side Tables with Lamps, Germany, circa 1965By Staff LeuchtenLocated in Vienna, ATBlack bed side tables with lights, Germany circa 1965- sold as a pair Very rare tubular blackened steel side tables that work with dimmable lamps. Stunnin...Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsSteel
- Brutalist Ceramics Tables Style Les 2 Potiers France, circa 1960By Les 2 Potiers, Pia Manu, Roger CapronLocated in Vienna, ATCeramic tables on blackened iron base, France circa 1970 We have priced them per pair, 2 pairs available. A very well balanced set of gradient ceramic tiles tables in green, bl...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsIron
You May Also Like
- Cocobolo Rosewood Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal S.A. of MexicoBy Senal, Don S. ShoemakerLocated in Chattanooga, TNWanna be a bond villain in real life? Well here's your chance. Certain pieces just command respect and deserve appreciation for their flawless design. "WTF?" is typically the first thing uttered when people see this on our showroom floor. A literal jaw-droppper, regardless of whether installing as a dining table, desk or conference table. Lovingly restored by our in-house cabinet shop, this cocobolo wood table by Don S. Shoemaker is a rare find. Geometry and brutalism intertwine to form an architectural masterpiece of function and form. Staved slats of offset cocobolo form a brilliant patchwork that covers every visible inch of both the top and bottom sections. The grain and color tones vary in each slat to create a stunning visual contrast throughout. The pedestal and top separate easily without any screws or bolts. The table top has a grid-work of rails underneath that sink into corresponding notches on the base. The base is brilliantly assembled with a hollow interior to keep the weight to a minimum. This massive construction is surprisingly totable, without compromising rigidity or stability. Although we're uncertain on the production quantity, the total number is probably quite minuscule. Tagged with its original label and numbered #6 in several locations. About the designer: Furniture designer Don Shoemaker was born in Nebraska to an affluent family. During the 1930s, he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he married and subsequently, on his honeymoon, fell in love with Mexico. He loved the country so much that later in the 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his wife. Shoemaker lived and painted in a town called Santa Maria de Guido, overseeing the City of Morelia in Michoacán. Don and his wife Barbara lived in harmony with nature, growing many rare plants in their greenhouse. Don became inspired by the tropical woods of Mexico and began to manufacture furniture from these precious timbers. What began as a small factory in the late 1950s became known as Señal S.A and grew to where Don employed more than a hundred skilled artisans. Soon he became an important figure in the economic and cultural life of his adopted town. Señal S.A brought new wealth and an economic boost to the town, and Dom was known for his warm and charitable heart. The furniture designed for Señal S.A by Don were modern interpretations of traditional Mexican furnishings. Many of his iconic designs were inspired by traditional Mexican woodwork. The pieces made from Cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and other precious woods were highly sought after. The furniture was exported to showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, and large Mexican cities. His designs were liked very much by wealthy Mexican families...Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsRosewood, Cocobolo
- Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood & Leather Coffee Table for Señal FurnitureBy Don S. Shoemaker, SenalLocated in Los Angeles, CATransforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsLeather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
- Bamboo Parquetry Coffee Table Mid-Century modern styleLocated in Oxford, GBThis coffee table is made from intricate bamboo pieces, top has a bamboo strip carefully positioned in a double herringbone pattern with rectangular metal golden accent. The sides o...Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
MaterialsBamboo, Cane, Rattan
- Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather TopBy Don S. ShoemakerLocated in Mexico City, CDMXWe offer this fantastic coffee table made in pieces of solid cocobolo wood with leather top designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A., circa 1960 About Don Shoemaker: Coming from an affluent family, Don was originally from Nebraska. During the 1930s he studied at the fine Arts Institute of Chicago thinking to become a painter. Visiting Mexico for his honeymoon he fell in love with the country and he finally decided to move to Mexico in the late 1940s. He lived for a while and painted in San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, but finally he settled down in a little uphill town called Santa María de Guido, overseeing the city of Morelia, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. Don began the manufacture of his furniture in tropical precious woods and other wood products. What started as a little factory in the late 1950s called SEÑAL, S.A., grew to the point where Don employed more than a hundred skilled craftsmen. Soon Shoemaker became an important milestone of the economic and cultural life of his adopted home. SEÑAL, S.A. brought great wealth and economical boost to the village and Don was well known for his good heart and charity projects. Don S. Shoemaker delivered furniture pieces in to his showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and large cities in Mexico. His designs were very much appreciated by wealthy Mexican families...Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsCocobolo
- Mexican Modern, Rectangular coffee table, 1960's Don S. ShoemakerBy Don S. ShoemakerLocated in Uccle, BELabel: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico. Cocobolo wood and black leather mid-century modern coffee table from the sixties. The leather has a beautiful sensual feel and is in excellent cond...Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsLeather, Cocobolo
- Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don ShoemakerBy Don S. ShoemakerLocated in Atlanta, GAA set of two nesting tables made by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, circa 1960s. Heavy cubist construction with minimalist form and exposed dove joins and point joints. The surface...Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
MaterialsCocobolo
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Doning Table
Donning Table
Moment Table
Midcentury Rosewood Table And Chairs
Vintage Peg
Timber Vintage Table
Retro Timber Furniture
Midcentury Biomorphic Table
Vintage Mexican Table
Mexican Rosewood
Vintage Pack
Safari Collection
Rosewood Parquetry
Vintage Pegs
Vintage Pegging
Flat Pack Furniture
Moment Sofa
Midcentury Rosewood Sofa Tables