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What is a shoe maker called?
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A shoe maker is traditionally called a cobbler. However, many people simply use the term shoemaker to describe a professional who crafts shoes today. You may also see shoemakers referred to by the French term "cordonnier" or the Italian term "calzolaio." Explore a wide range of shoes from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Sofa, Mid Century
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 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
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood) and black leather in the 1960s. The biomorphic lines of the exotic rosewood create an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Denton, TX
The iconic beautiful mexican modern Don Shoemaker "sling" chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original black leather. Made in the 1960s
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
This is the Sloucher chair made in the 1960's. Leather has been restored. Made of Cocobolo Rosewood.
Don S. Shoemaker (1919 - 1990) was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Inst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Mexican Folding Stool by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing, rare and interesting folding stool, it can be used as magazine rack, circa 1960 and designed by Don Shoemaker, includes original handmade label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine