Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
American, 1919-1990
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 cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to delve into furniture design. In the late 1950s, he started a small factory, producing hand-carved desks, 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 in 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.
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Creator: Don S. Shoemaker
Don Shoemaker Mixed Woods Trinket Box Circa 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Peabody, MA
Mixed woods trinket box, including rosewood and Mexican hardwoods such as jacaranda and cocobolo, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico, circa 1960s.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Jacaranda, Rosewood, 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
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Studio Cocobolo Rosewood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1970s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional bespoke studio crafted mid-century Organic Modern two-piece bookcase, display cabinet, or bar cabinet
By Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A.
Mexico, Circa 1970s
Sc...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood & Leather Coffee Table for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming 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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible cocobolo rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) is highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
The thick black leather hides used for the sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. Matching black leather removable seat cushion has beautiful patina as can be seen in the photos. Artistically sculpted exotic cocobolo rosewood put together in an eye catching and interesting biomorphic form with shoemaker's signature rosewood insert accents for the feet and upper back of the chair. Exceptional craftsmanship utilizing innovative links and joints. Metal brackets connecting the seat to the frame allow the chair to gently rock - consider this as a nursing chair for the design-centric home. Senal S.A. label on lower bar of chair.
Mexican modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian or Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, and Hollywood Regency. It is also a great addition for interior designers to turn an otherwise simple contemporary space and add a splash of wild and interesting.
Whether you are designing a Mid-Century Modern home, contemporary, post-modern or french neoclassical apartment, this Don Shoemaker Swinger...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$2,950 Sale Price
32% Off
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.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Pine
Rosewood Marquetry Backgammon Set by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modernist backgammon set by US-born, Mexico-based designer Don Shoemaker for his company Señal. This portable set includes the game board, which folds up into a carrying case, chec...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Hardwood
Palofierro wood Don Shoemaker Dominoes Set
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful Don Shoemaker Dominoes set made Palofierro wood. Includes designer label Don Shoemaker Santa Maria de Guido Mexico.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,500 / set
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Expertly Restored - Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool for Señal Furniture
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringin...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Don S. Shoemaker Rosewood Oval Tray for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming 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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Candlesticks by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Scandinavian Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Don S Shoemaker Señal service tray exotic woods. Mexico circa the 1980s. Geometric parquetry. Stamp present.
Dimensions: 1.25" D x 15" L...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
Mexican Modern Leather and wood Magazine rack, Don S. Shoemaker, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Label: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico.
Wood and black leather mid-century modern magazine rack from the sixties. The leather has a beautiful sensual feel and is in excellent condition. T...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Hand Carved Modern Mexican Cocobolo Wood Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand carved modern Mexican cocobolo wood bookends by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960s. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Senal Folding / Adjustable Chairs in Rosewood & Leather 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural pair of mid-century folding arm chairs (priced individually) by celebrated Mexican designer Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A., crafted circa 1960s. These handcrafted armchair...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,800 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Wood Box by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition.
The box has beautifu...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
Don Shoemaker Perno Safari Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather safari lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. The chair features a rosewood cocobolo frame and original patinated black leather hide. Leather showcases a s...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Headboard by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this headboard designed by Don Shoemaker. Made in cocobolo wood.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
Don Shoemaker Small Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood serving tray by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the tray has a repeating geometric marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwood...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Camden, ME
A Classic 20th century chair and ottoman from one of the great craftsman's workshops of Mexico: Senal, S.A., Don Shoemaker's tropical paradise in Michoacan, Mexico.
This iconic chai...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
$3,900 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s. Makers label to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Cargador" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to come by color etching by famous Mexican furniture designer Don Shoemaker, dating from 1951. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Don Shoemaker Sloucher Rosewood & Leather Sling Chairs for Señal, S.A., 1960s
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
For your consideration, a pair of 1960s Don Shoemaker Sloucher lounge chairs, in solid cocobolo rosewood and black leather. Iconic example of Organi...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
$6,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather "Swingers" by legendary designer Don S. Shoemaker (1919-1990)
This iconic Modernist ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Don Shoemaker Candlestick for Senal, Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Don Shoemaker design solid rosewood carved candlestick in the shape of a women's arm and hand. Elegant design by Don Shoemaker for his company Senal, Mexico. In very good original co...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Modernist Sofa Table by Don S. Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A modernist piece designed in Mexico by Don S Schumacher. Exotic Cocobolo wood that could easily be mistaken for rosewood. Lacquer finish. The perfect corner maker for a sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
$1,875 Sale Price
35% Off
Don Shoemaker wood and brass candleholders
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Here is a pair of Don Shoemaker candlesticks in Coco Bolo wood. Both retain correct original labels on the bottoms. Both reads “SENAL S.A. STA MARIA MORELIA...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Folding Arm Chair, Mexico c.1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Original folding arm chairs designed by Don Shoemaker for Senal SA. Can be used as dining chair or accent chair. The chair is...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
$3,995 Sale Price
20% Off
"Zig Zag Chairs"
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Made in Michoacan, Mexico at Shoemaker Workshop in 1980s.
Perfect condition. Great patina.
Beautiful pieces.
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1990s Mexican Organic Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
$5,000 / set
Cocobolo Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An architectural marvel in living form, this Cocobolo rosewood dining table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, commands attention as both functional object and sculptural stateme...
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1960s Mexican Post-Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
$20,212 Sale Price
25% Off
1970s Don Shoemaker for Señal Carved Root Wood Box Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a free form lidded box designer Don Shoemaker Mexico.
Retains original label Señal. Mexico circa the 1970s. Cocobolo root wood.
Dimensions: 6.5" H x 4" D x 10...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo, Wood
Don Shoemaker Mahogany Swinger Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Don Shoemaker for Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. The chair features a mahogany frame and original black leather hide. Nail details line the top of the seat back of t...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Abstract Box by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Wood Trays
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four serving trays or plates by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Designer Don Shoemaker ( was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Inst...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
60's Don S Shoemaker for Senal Carved Rosewood Tic-tac-toe Game Mexico Sculpture
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic hand made Don S. Shoemaker designed tic-tac-toe game for Senal and dates from the 1960's. Made of beautiful rosewood. Has the original artists tag on the bottom. The game i...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Rare Bowl Hand-Carved
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare attributed to Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. No labels but according to the owner this piece was purchased with a lot of items by Don Shoemaker hand carved ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Bronze Votive Candle Holder
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fascinating piece by Don Shoemaker. Cocobolo wood votive or candleholder. Made in Mexico, circa the 1960s.
Materials : Bronze & Exo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We 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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Pair of MCM Cocobolo Wood Minimalist Salt & Pepper Shakers by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A goegeous pair of MCM cocobolo wood minimalist interlocking salt & pepper hakers by Don Shoemaker, circa 1970s. The pair were made in Mexico and are in very good vintage condition m...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
60s Don Shoemaker Tray Exotic Mexican Hardwood Diamond Geometric Motif Craftsman
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Don Shoemaker designed tray for Senal S.A. Nice uncommon diamond inlays.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Include original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
$500 / set
Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing corner table designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, this piece is very rare and hard to find, a perfect piece for the Don Shoemaker collectors, includes...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Rostro" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
By Don S. Shoemaker, Diego Rivera
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to come by color etching by famous Mexican furniture designer Don Shoemaker, dating from 1950. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray and stand by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface has a repeating geometric ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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. This pair is made of a Mexican Rosewood, Cocobolo I believe. The pair has beautiful graining and...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,000 / set
Mid Century Rosewood & Black Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern armchair was designed in the 1950s by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal, S.A., Mexico circa 1960. A leading mid century Mexican modernist, Shoemaker...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Decorative Tray for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving tray by Don Shoemaker for Senal of Mexico. The tray has a dark rosewood frame with integrated handles at either end, and the tray surface is inlaid with precious wood veneer ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Box
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
All original. Excellent condition.
Category
1970s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,600
Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in beautiful rosewood, the lounge chair and ottoman was an iconic design by Don Shoemaker for Senal. The chair with a rocking seat and the folding ottoman...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Don S. Shoemaker (1919-1990) was a US (NE) born Mexican designer and painter, probably the most representative designer of Mexico Modernist furniture...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rosewood and Marble Table, Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A square dining or game table by Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, circa 1970. Solid Mexican rosewood Cocobolo frame with carved organic forms and join...
Category
1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Marble
$7,200 Sale Price
21% Off
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Don S. Shoemaker furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Don S. Shoemaker furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Senal, Michael van Beuren, and Pedro Ramirez Vazquez. Prices for Don S. Shoemaker furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $750.
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- What is a shoe maker called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a cobbler and a shoemaker comes down to their historical jobs. Shoemakers traditionally produced new footwear, while cobblers focused on repairing shoes for customers. However, some people do use the terms cobbler and shoemaker interchangeably. Shop a wide range of shoes on 1stDibs.
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