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 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.
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Creator: Don S. Shoemaker
Small Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood with a sim...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Cocobolo
1970s Mexico Bar Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe by Don Shoemaker for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in National City, CA
1970s Designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico
Midcentury Service Tray medley of exotic woods
Cut out the handle for easy carry.
Tray 8.25 w x 21.75 long x 1.75 d
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Don Shoemaker, 1960s
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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 midcentury Mexican modernist, Shoemaker’...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo, Leather
Don S. Shoemaker Multi-Wood Decorative Tray for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don S. Shoemaker multi-wood decorative tray for Señal Furniture.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Don S. Shoemaker Rosewood Oval Tray for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don S. shoemaker rosewood oval tray for Señal Furniture.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
Don Shoemaker for Señal Large Decorative Tray with Chevron Stripe
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rosewood serving tray with integrated handles by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the tray has a pixelated chevron-patterned parquet detail in exoti...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Cocobolo
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. The chair features a rosewood frame and original patinated black leather hide. Leather button and nail details l...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Midcentury Freeform Rare Bowl by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Bowl by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Designer Don Shoemaker ( was born in Nebraska and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. In the late 1940s he...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
Mid Century Rosewood & Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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’s pieces feature biomorphic shapes and exotic woods designed with traditional reference. This iconic swinger sling chair is exceptionally crafted from rich cocobolo rosewood with striking grain utilizing innovative links and joints. It features original black leather sling backrest and removable seat and ottoman cushions. The seat is comfortable and roomy and is designed to gently swing forward and back. Both chair and ottoman have maker’s mark. This striking chair is a beautiful example of Mexican, Brazilian and Latin American Mid-Century Modern design quickly gaining popularity.
Dimensions
Chair:
W 31” x D 29 1/2” x H 32 1/2”
Seat Height: 17”.
Ottoman:
W 23” x D 16 3/4” x H 14 1/2”
NOTE: Additional Don Shoemaker sling chairs...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Wood Cutting Board
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Don Shoemaker cocobolo cutting board. It includes his label on the bottom.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
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 Institute of Chicago. In the late 1940s he...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
Don Shoemaker Mixed Exotic Woods XL Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Springfield, OR
Don Shoemaker was an American ex-pat who moved to Mexico and started a huge furniture manufacturing facility that is still running to this day.
This a more obscure large version ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Wood
1970s Mexico Bar Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe by Don Shoemaker for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in National City, CA
By Don Shoemaker produced by Señal in Mexico 1970s
Elegant midcentury Service Tray rich medley of exotic Woods
Cut out Handle design for easy carry
Measures: 12 D x 20.5 L x 1.5 H...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
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 des...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood & Leather Coffee Table for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Shoemaker sculpted rosewood & leather coffee table for Señal Furniture.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Denton, TX
Don Shoemaker Folding leather & rosewood stool for Señal Furniture. Recently re-corded in a beautiful black bolo leather cord.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cocobolo Rosewood Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal S.A. of Mexico
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Wanna 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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Inlay Trivet
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An "x" trivet by designer Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. The trivet is composed of varied exotic rosewoods inlaid in a linear pattern.
CITES Notice: Due to stringent regulati...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
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Rosewood
1970s Layered Exotic Wood Stripe Long Service Tray Don Shoemaker Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in National City, CA
1970s Layered Exotic Wood Stripe Long Service Tray by Don Shoemaker for Señal Mexico
Hecho en Mexico
1.75 tall x 21.75 w x 8.25 w
Retains label on the back.
Preowned good original vi...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Cocobolo
Set of Three Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Block Candle Holders
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Don Shoemaker for Señal cocobolo candle holders. The hand carved minimalist rosewood candle holders feature a geometric block design with circular cutout design on each ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Perno Safari Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in New York, NY
Perno safari chair of exotic Cocobolo wood with original black saddle leather slings, designed by American expat Don Shoemaker and produced at his Senal Studios in Mexico circa 1960's. A rare Shoemaker entry with an elegant Constructivist mien, this chair is crafted without use of glue, nails, or screws--the parts are fastened with wooden pegs...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Salt and Pepper Set
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Very special Salt and Pepper set. Very nice craftsmanship made of different wood species by master wood maker Don Shoemaker in Michoacan Mexico...
Category
1990s Mexican Organic Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Brussels, 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
Don Shoemaker for Señal Folding Stool or Ottoman, ca. 1960
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Don Shoemaker for Señal Folding Stool or Ottoman, ca. 1960. Original black leather seat and strapping. Beautiful wood grain in very good vintage condition. Measures 22" W x 17" D ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
This is a Mexican wood tray, cutting board or serving platter made in 1960s in Michoacan, Mexico by Don Shoemaker.
It is in excelllent condition and all original.
Made with differe...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
"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.
Category
1990s Mexican Organic Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Don Shoemaker for Señal Narrow Decorative Tray
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A narrow 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 woo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 6 Coasters
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Made with amazing tropical woods in Michoacán Mexico by Iconic woodmaster and designer Don Shoemaker.
Very practical and refined.
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 Michoacán, 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
1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Block Vessel
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Shoemaker block vessel for Señal Rosewood vessel. The hand carved minimalist vessel features a geometric block design with circular carving in the center of the vessel.
Labeled ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
All original Don Shoemaker paper basket. Almost perfect condition.
Wood and leather.
Category
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Don Shoemaker Magazine Rack
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Great design with noble materials as it is solid wood and leather.
Very simple yet very elegant.
Made in 1960s in Michoacan Mexico.
Very good shape, all original.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Don Shoemaker Tall Block Salt & Pepper Shakers for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Don Shoemaker for Señal salt and pepper shakers. The hand carved minimalist rosewood shakers feature a graduated block design. Each piece features five expertly drilled holes ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
60's Don S Shoemaker for Senal Carved Rosewood Tic-tac-toe Game Mexico Sculpture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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
1970s Don Shoemaker Modernist Small Box in Cocobolo Exotic Wood Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in National City, CA
1970s Don Shoemaker small box in cocobolo exotic tropical wood.
Measures: 2.13 tall x 5.5 x 5.5.
Beautiful craftmanship.
Retains original label. By Señal Morelia Mich. Mexico.
Re...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Wood
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. Made in the...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don S. Shoemaker 1970's Mexican "Swinger" Cueramo Wood and Leather Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Mexican 1970's cueramo wood and black leather "Swinger" lounge chair by Don S. Shoemaker. Manufactured by Señal, S.A. workshop in Santa María de Guido, Michoacán. The piece keeps i...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Exotic Cocobolo Rosewood Dining Table by Don Shoemaker for Senal, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely rare and highly coveted sculptural dining table in exotic Cocobolo Rosewood was designed by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker and is signed with a partial Senal S.A. label on the underside.
We fully restored this gorgeous piece in a French Polish which is the most expensive and labor intensive finish available due to the numerous hand applied layers, but it is worth every penny as it provides a smooth and hard surface which accentuates the exotic wood grain while providing a protective surface for every day use.
Crafted of exotic woods, the top features a stunning patchwork array of Cocobolo Rosewood parquetry inlay which connects to solid Zebrawood articulating legs that connect via wooden pegs. With the pegs removed, the biomorphic sculpted legs can fold and pack near-flat making transport of this table easy and works great for transformable spaces - if you are having a party and need to make space for a dance floor- simply stow away this table and now you have space to get the party started.
This extremely rare and highly sought after work of art is ideal for avid collectors and investors of modern art and interior designers who have a client looking for the best of the best. This table is the pièce de résistance for Don Shoemaker collectors and this particular example is exquisite as it is signed with a partial original label and is in stunning condition.
Mexican Modern is a style that fits incredibly well with Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern, Danish Modern, Brazilian Modern, Art Deco, Classical 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. Also consider this Don Shoemaker for Senal SA...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Don Shoemaker for Cocobolo Rosewood and Leather Swing Chair, Circa 1960
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Sarasota, FL
Rosewood and black leather "Swing" chair by Don Shoemaker.
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, 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
Don Shoemaker Stacked Cocobolo Dining Table for Señal, circa 1965
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Don Shoemaker Stacked Cocobolo dining table for Señal, circa 1965. This piece has been professionally restored.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Swinger Chair and Ottoman, 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' chair with matching ottoman by leading 1960s modernist designer Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. (Mexico) are highly sought after by interior designers and avid collectors alike.
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.
The gorgeous and thick black leather hides used for the removable seat cushions and the seat back sling are complemented with leather buttons connecting the sling to the frame of the chair. 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. The removable ottoman seat floats on top of cording giving this pair and incredible and unique styling making it appear as if it was floating on air. Signed with the Patent Label ("PAT. 207,952 U.S.A.") on the chair which corresponds to the US Patent office image in the photo gallery.
We also have another large set of Swinger armchairs, if you are looking to make a pair or a set of 4, and we also have other Don Shoemaker items in stock including the Sloucher lounge chairs, the super rare Dining Table, trays and accessories, and more, contact us for our current selection of Don Shoemaker for Senal SA...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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. Made in the...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2017 Don S. Shoemaker ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
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
Pair of Rosewood Table Lamps by Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, 1960s
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rosewood tables designed by Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, 1960s. They pair have been recently rewired and include custom wax cove...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
String, Rosewood, Parchment Paper
Large Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood with a sim...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker's Sling Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Guadalajara, MX
Modern Sloucher leather sling chair in exotic wood designed and produced by famed modernist, Don S Shoemaker. Mexico, 1960s
Rare Solid Cocobolo woo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool for Señal Furniture
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don shoemaker sculpted rosewood bookends for Señal Furniture.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don S. Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don S. Shoemaker sculpted rosewood bookends for Señal Furniture.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
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...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Cocobolo Rosewood Tray Table by Don Shoemaker for Señal, c. 1970
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted rectangular shape tray table designed by Don Shoemaker for Sen~al, crafted in circa 1970s Mexico. The tray has cocobolo rosewood inlays formed in a intriguing pat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare parquetry rosewood table in wonderful condition, Don Shoemaker 1960
A sculptural masterpiece by Don Shoemaker. We have this table in our collection at the moment together with a matching sofa...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Don S. Shoemaker furniture for sale on 1stDibs
Furniture from Don S. Shoemaker are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and 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. In-stock we have 99 vintage editions of these items, while there is also 0 modern edition to choose from. Many of the original furniture by Don S. Shoemaker was created in North America during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. Many customers also consider furniture by Michael Van Buren, Silleria La Malinche and Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA). Prices for Don S. Shoemaker furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at US$250 and tops out at US$38,500, while pieces like these can sell for US$1,500 on average.
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