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Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico  1960s
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico  1960s

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Camden, ME

This iconic chair with its suspended sling and organic bone like elements is perhaps one of the most readily identifiable chair and ottoman sets of 20th century Mexican design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico

Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Described as a modernist version of the Mexican Butaque chair, made of Mexican local woods, these chairs are definitely outstanding pieces.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Carmel, NY

The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original brown leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Denton, TX

The iconic beautiful mexican modern Don Shoemaker "sling" chair. Made for Señal S.A.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Long Island City, NY

A leader of Mexico Modernism, Don Shoemaker created the “Sling” chair in the 1950s and designed variations through the 1960s, including the “Swinger” armchair you see here.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cocobolo, Granadillo, Leather

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Forney, TX

His most well-known designs include the Sling Sloucher chair, Sling Swinger chair, the Suspension stool, and his Coffee tables, which were also very popular.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs
Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs

Pair of Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Chairs

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A quite lovely pair of Don Shoemaker sling chairs for his firm Senal from the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Restored Sling Chair in Rosewood, Don S. Shoemaker, Señal Furniture, 1960s
Rare Restored Sling Chair in Rosewood, Don S. Shoemaker, Señal Furniture, 1960s

Rare Restored Sling Chair in Rosewood, Don S. Shoemaker, Señal Furniture, 1960s

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an incredibly rare mid-century modern leather "sloucher" sling chair designed by Don Shoemaker in solid cocobolo rosewood manufactured by Senal S.A., Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s

Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

HECHO EN MEXICO." label, which is pictured. Wonderful condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One set of Swinger chair and ottoman from Don Shoemaker for the iconic Señal, S.A workshop of Mexico. This chair has been refinished and are in excellent condition. The chairs retain...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo

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Sling Chair by Don Shoemaker
Sling Chair by Don Shoemaker

Sling Chair by Don Shoemaker

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H 74 in W 58 in D 56 in

Sling Chair by Don Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, DF

Sling chair made by Don Shoemaker

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

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H 30 in W 18 in D 20 in

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Austin, TX

Collapsible wooden frame with upholstered leather cushion and sling back.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Worn Leather and Iron Sling Chair
Worn Leather and Iron Sling Chair

Worn Leather and Iron Sling Chair

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H 37.5 in W 26 in D 26.5 in

Worn Leather and Iron Sling Chair

By Max Gottschalk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional sling chair is an early copy of a ''T'' chair by Katavolos, after much research we found a possible attribution to Giorgio Belloli, Marfil Guanajuato, 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker's Sling Chair
Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker's Sling Chair

Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker's Sling Chair

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H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker's Sling Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Mexico, 1960s Rare Solid Cocobolo wood frame with black leather sling seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Pair of Don Shoemaker Solid Rosewood Sling Chairs in Original Black Leather
Pair of Don Shoemaker Solid Rosewood Sling Chairs in Original Black Leather

Pair of Don Shoemaker Solid Rosewood Sling Chairs in Original Black Leather

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of solid rosewood sling style chairs with original leather designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A., Mexico, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chairs with Matching Footstool

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling swinger chairs with matching ottoman made of cocobolo wood. Original black leather. Chairs and footstool have the Senal, S.A. stickers.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal Rosewood and Leather Sling Chair
Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal Rosewood and Leather Sling Chair

Midcentury Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal Rosewood and Leather Sling Chair

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: Additional Don Shoemaker sling chairs available.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Primitive Mexican Butaque Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s
Primitive Mexican Butaque Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s

Primitive Mexican Butaque Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s

By Luis Barragan

Located in Coronado, CA

A wonderful pair of leather butaque chairs made in Mexico in the 1970s. Delightful rustic, primitive aesthetic. Solid wood frames with classically curled arms, scoop form, and the to...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mexico Olive Wood & Bull Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s
Mexico Olive Wood & Bull Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s

Mexico Olive Wood & Bull Leather Sling Chairs, 1970s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of olive wood and bull leather sling chairs from Mexico, with newly upholstered leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Don Shoemaker Scissor Style Sling Chair & Stool Mexico Mid Century
Don Shoemaker Scissor Style Sling Chair & Stool Mexico Mid Century

Don Shoemaker Scissor Style Sling Chair & Stool Mexico Mid Century

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s Don Shoemaker Scissor Sling Folding Armchair & Foot Stool Handcrafted in Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don S Shoemaker Vintage Aged Leather Lounge Sloucher Sling Chair, Mexico
Don S Shoemaker Vintage Aged Leather Lounge Sloucher Sling Chair, Mexico

Don S Shoemaker Vintage Aged Leather Lounge Sloucher Sling Chair, Mexico

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration by fabulous Don S. Shoemaker: sloucher sling lounge chair with sculptural wood frame with aged brown leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher Leather Sling Chair Cocobolo Wood by Señal Mexico
1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher Leather Sling Chair Cocobolo Wood by Señal Mexico

1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher Leather Sling Chair Cocobolo Wood by Señal Mexico

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mexico, 1960s Rare Solid Cocobolo Wood frame with Black leather Sling Seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Leather and Exotic Hardwood Sling Chairs Mexican Modern after Sergio Rodrigues
Leather and Exotic Hardwood Sling Chairs Mexican Modern after Sergio Rodrigues

Leather and Exotic Hardwood Sling Chairs Mexican Modern after Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Unknown origins, but these chairs have a Mexican modern or Brazilian modern feel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair
Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

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H 34.45 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

By Giorgio Belloli

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Giorgio Belloli (1907-1971), Italian artist, sculptor, architectural designer and furniture maker, his pieces mostly made by iron and leather. Belloli settled in Marfil, Guanajuato,...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair
Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

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H 34.45 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

By Giorgio Belloli

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Giorgio Belloli (1907-1971), Italian artist, sculptor, architectural designer and furniture maker, his pieces mostly made by iron and leather. Belloli settled in Marfil, Guanajuato,...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sling Swinger Chairs
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sling Swinger Chairs

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sling Swinger Chairs

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H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Sling Swinger Chairs

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Oakland, CA

Don Shoemaker sling swinger chairs hand-crafted of solid Cocobolo Rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Don Shoemaker Leather Sling "Sloucher" Chair
Don Shoemaker Leather Sling "Sloucher" Chair

Don Shoemaker Leather Sling "Sloucher" Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Diego, CA

"Sloucher" exotic rosewood and leather sling lounge chair by Don Shoemaker, Mexico. Completely restored with new full grain leather sling as per the original.

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Sling Chair Attributed to Don Shoemaker
Sling Chair Attributed to Don Shoemaker

Sling Chair Attributed to Don Shoemaker

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H 27 in W 23.5 in D 27 in

Sling Chair Attributed to Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a sling chair with sculptural wood frame and old leather sling. Leather attached by nails to the wood frame. Stamped: Senal, STA MARIA, MORELIA MEX.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair
Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair

Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Lounge Chair

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, the leather is original as are the buttons that are nailed to the wood (two out of twenty wer...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker "Sloucher" Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture
Don Shoemaker "Sloucher" Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture

Don Shoemaker "Sloucher" Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Denton, TX

A pair of sling chairs designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal Furniture in Mexico circa 1960s.

Category

20th Century Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sling Chairs After Giorgio Belloli in Red Leather and Iron
Sling Chairs After Giorgio Belloli in Red Leather and Iron

Sling Chairs After Giorgio Belloli in Red Leather and Iron

By Giorgio Belloli

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of iron and leather sling chairs in the manner of Giorgio Belloli, circa early 1970s. These examples have patinated iron frames and have been newly upholstered in a soft and sup...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chairs for SEÑAL
Pair of Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chairs for SEÑAL

Pair of Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chairs for SEÑAL

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of Don Shoemaker "Sling Swinger" Chairs for SEÑAL, Mexico. The iconic biomorphic design was strongly influenced by Sergio Rodrigues and Jean Gillon.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, both chairs are in their original condition, the leather and its leather buttons that braid i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal
Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal

Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal

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H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 26.75 in

Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Lounge Chair for Señal

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, circa 1960s, Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Don S. Shoemaker "Sloucher" Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture
Don S. Shoemaker "Sloucher" Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture

Don S. Shoemaker "Sloucher" Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of sling chairs designed by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal Furniture in Mexico circa 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Rosewood & Leather Sling Swinger Chair designed by Don Shoemaker
Rosewood & Leather Sling Swinger Chair designed by Don Shoemaker

Rosewood & Leather Sling Swinger Chair designed by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An original biomorphic Sling Swinger Chair in tropical Cocobolo rosewood and black leather by the organic modernist of Mexico, Don Shoemaker.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Folding Chairs in Cueramo Wood and Black Leather
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Folding Chairs in Cueramo Wood and Black Leather

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Folding Chairs in Cueramo Wood and Black Leather

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, MX

Beautiful pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern folding chairs in cueramo wood and black leather by American designer Don S. Shoemaker. Both chairs have adjustable seat and have their o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six 1940s Leather and Iron Sling Dining Chairs
Set of Six 1940s Leather and Iron Sling Dining Chairs

Set of Six 1940s Leather and Iron Sling Dining Chairs

By Giorgio Belloli

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Set of six exceptional leather sling dining chairs. Possible attribution to Giorgio Belloli (Italian designer) invited by Mexico Government to inspire design.

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Wonderfully crafted lounge chair in rosewood / Cocobolo (one of the finest woods in the world). All original and beautifully kept condition. The black leather is soft and supple. Don...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Pair of rare 1950's Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker
Pair of rare 1950's Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker

Pair of rare 1950's Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique and beautiful pair of solid rosewood chairs, designed by Don Shoemaker Mexican Modernism, circa 1950s freshly restored great condition nice leather and wood refinished.

Category

20th Century Mexican Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Pair of Leather Cocobolo Rosewood Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker
Mid Century Pair of Leather Cocobolo Rosewood Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker

Mid Century Pair of Leather Cocobolo Rosewood Sling Chairs by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern pair of sling chairs designed by Don Shoemaker in cocobolo rosewood manufactured by Senal S.A., Mexico.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo, Rosewood

Iron and Brown Saddle Leather Sling Chair by Arizona Architect Bill Tull
Iron and Brown Saddle Leather Sling Chair by Arizona Architect Bill Tull

Iron and Brown Saddle Leather Sling Chair by Arizona Architect Bill Tull

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Iron and saddle leather sling chair, circa early 1970s. This example was designed by Bill Tull an Arizona architect. It has a beautifully patinated leather sling with a tripod leg ir...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Don Shoemaker sling leather lounge chair .
Don Shoemaker sling leather lounge chair .

Don Shoemaker sling leather lounge chair .

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great sling lounge chair in a fancy wood by Don Shoemaker .

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair for Senal
Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair for Senal

Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair for Senal

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice example in original condition, of the Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Swinger chair. It is labeled Senal on the base. All original condition with the leather in age appropriate ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair for Senal
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair for Senal

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair for Senal

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Hanover, MA

An original biomorphic Sling Swinger Chair in tropical Cocobolo rosewood and black leather by the great organic modernist of Mexico, Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs

Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs
Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs

Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs

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H 27.17 in W 23.23 in D 27.17 in

Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Pair of original vintage sling chairs designed and produced by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A, solid Cocobolo with original black leather sling seat, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Pair of Don Shoemaker Sling Chairs with Ottoman, circa 1960
Pair of Don Shoemaker Sling Chairs with Ottoman, circa 1960

Pair of Don Shoemaker Sling Chairs with Ottoman, circa 1960

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Austin, TX

From Don Shoemaker, Mexico's most accomplished Mid-Century furniture designer, an iconic set of handcrafted 20th century chairs with ottoman.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cocobolo

Vintage 1960s Leather and Cocobolo Sling 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker
Vintage 1960s Leather and Cocobolo Sling 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker

Vintage 1960s Leather and Cocobolo Sling 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in San Antonio, TX

These vintage sling chairs by Don Shoemaker are in overall good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair
Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

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H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 26 in

Don Shoemaker Sling Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Carmel, NY

The iconic beautiful Don Shoemaker Sling chair. Made for Señal S.A. Made from solid Cocobolo Wood with original brown leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Sling Chair "Sloucher" in the Style of Don S. Shoemaker, Mexican, 1960s, Boho
Sling Chair "Sloucher" in the Style of Don S. Shoemaker, Mexican, 1960s, Boho

Sling Chair "Sloucher" in the Style of Don S. Shoemaker, Mexican, 1960s, Boho

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sling chair in the style of Don Shoemaker, Mexican design of the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair
Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

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H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 27.96 in

Giorgio Belloli Leather and Iron Sling Chair

By Giorgio Belloli

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Giorgio Belloli (1907-1971), Italian artist, sculptor, architectural designer and furniture maker, his pieces mostly made by iron and leather. Belloli settled in Marfil, Guanajuato, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Swinger Chair With Ottoman
Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Swinger Chair With Ottoman

Don Shoemaker for Senal Sling Swinger Chair With Ottoman

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Hanover, MA

Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, Cocobolo Rosewood Sling Swinger Chair & Ottoman.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman

Don Shoemaker Rosewood Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo rosewood Sling Swinger chair and ottoman. Original finish and leather in great condition. Seat leather has been replaced. Retains the Senal Studio Labels.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair
Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair

Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Peabody, MA

Sculptural paddle arm lounge chair with "rocking or gliding" mechanism, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico, circa 1960s, in richly toned cocobolo and granadillo, with a leather back cushion.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Granadillo, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture, 1960
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture, 1960

Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal Furniture, 1960

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Deland, FL

Classic Don Shoemaker Sloucher lounge chairs, in solid rosewood, and black leather. Iconic example of Organic, Mexican Mid-Century Modern design. ABSOLUTELY wonderful condition, clea...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4th OF JULY SALE! Sloucher Slings by Don Shoemaker, Original Leather
4th OF JULY SALE! Sloucher Slings by Don Shoemaker, Original Leather

4th OF JULY SALE! Sloucher Slings by Don Shoemaker, Original Leather

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These "Sloucher" sling chairs were designed, circa 1960s by Don Shoemaker, the quintessential designer of the Mexico Modernism movement of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs
Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs

Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs

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H 27.17 in W 23.23 in D 27.17 in

Pair of Original Don Shoemaker Leather Sling Chairs

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Pair of original vintage sling chairs designed and produced by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A, solid Cocobolo with original black leather sling seat, circa 1960, includes original label...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Original Mexican Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
Original Mexican Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs

Original Mexican Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Pair Original Mexican Don Shoemaker Sloucher Sling Chairs

Pair Original Mexican Don Shoemaker Sloucher Sling Chairs

By Don S. Shoemaker

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A pair of very rare mid century Don Shoemaker 'Sling Sloucher' chairs, made in rosewood with rosewood dowels, brass nail heads and later hide sling.

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Don Shoemaker Mexican Rosewood Leather Sling Lounge Chair

Don Shoemaker Mexican Rosewood Leather Sling Lounge Chair

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This is a wonderful lounge, by Mexican Modernist, Don Shoemaker. It is solid rosewood, with original leather sling.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair Original Mid Century Mexican Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
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A pair of very rare mid century Don Shoemaker 'Sling Sloucher' chairs, made in rosewood with rosewood dowels, leather buttons and orignal hide sling.

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20th Century Mexican Lounge Chairs

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This Don Shoemaker Sling "Sloucher" lounge chair and the "Sling Suspension" foot stool are made of Solid Granadilla Tropical Wood with leather sling.

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20th Century Mexican Dining Room Chairs

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

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Mexican Sling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Mexican sling chair for your home. Each Mexican sling chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. If you’re shopping for a Mexican sling chair, we have 142 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Mexican sling chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Mexican sling chair bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Mexican sling chair over the years, but those crafted by Don S. Shoemaker, Senal and Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mexican Sling Chair?

Prices for a Mexican sling chair start at $761 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $3,500.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.