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Don Shoemaker Perno

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1970s Don Shoemaker "Perno" Side Table
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
1970s Don Shoemaker "Perno" side table. All original.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Don Shoemaker "Perno" Side Table
1970s Don Shoemaker "Perno" Side Table
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, handsome solid rosewood safari chair by Don Shoemaker. The "Perno" chair, made in Mexico in
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Chair
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Chair
H 27 in W 20 in D 22 in
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Perno Safari Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Oakland, CA
Experimental chair design by Don Shoemaker known as the Perno chair, a sophisticated Safari chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

1970s Pair of "Perno Chairs" Design by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
1970s pair of "Perno Chairs" design by Don Shoemaker in Michoacan Mexico Made of beautiful solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

1970s Pair of "Perno Chairs" Design by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
1970s pair of "Perno Chairs" design by Don Shoemaker in Michoacan Mexico Made of beautiful solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Perno Chair Distressed Leather Safari Lounge by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: an original and very rare "Perno" safari chair by Don Shoemaker. Exotic
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Perno Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of "Perno" knock-down safari chairs from the Don Shoemaker studio in Mexico
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Perno Chairs
Don Shoemaker Perno Chairs
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 19.75 in
Don Shoemaker Safari Perno Pernos Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Wayne, NJ
Don Shoemaker Safari Perno / Pernos chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker Safari Perno Pernos Chair
Don Shoemaker Safari Perno Pernos Chair
H 8.25 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Don Shoemaker "Perno" Armchair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
Don Shoemaker "Perno" Armchair
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Perno Safari Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Knock-down rosewood and leather safari chair from Don Shoemaker/Mexico. No damage. All pegs
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Perno Safari Chair by Don Shoemaker
Perno Safari Chair by Don Shoemaker
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
"Perno" Armchairs by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
Pair of very rare chairs by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

"Perno" Armchairs by Don Shoemaker
"Perno" Armchairs by Don Shoemaker
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Perno" Armchairs by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
Pair of very rare chairs by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

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Don Shoemaker Perno For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the don shoemaker perno you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and hardwood, every don shoemaker perno was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect don shoemaker perno — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A don shoemaker perno is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Don S. Shoemaker and Senal each produced at least one beautiful don shoemaker perno that is worth considering.

How Much is a Don Shoemaker Perno?

Prices for a don shoemaker perno can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,100 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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