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Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
1960s Don Shoemaker Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents MCM Don S Shoemaker Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood Mexico geometric parquetry stamp present 1.25 h x 15 w x 9 Original vintage condition Refer to images
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood

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...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood

Rare Don Shoemaker Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this beautiful and rare tray made in solid cocobolo wood designed by Don Shoemaker, produced at Señal, Morelia, Mexico with original label.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Designed by Don Shoemaker produced by Señal Mexico Midcentury single Service Tray wall decor in exotic woods Cut out handle for easy carry. 21.75 long 8.25 w x 1.75 h More tray...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Rectangular Cocobolo Tray for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow tray by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, c.1960s. The tray has a Cocobolo frame with integrated handles and features an inlaid striped pattern of rosewood. Retains original ma...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Eye-catching 1960s geometric design of tropical hardwoods designed by Don S. Shoemaker and made in Mexico by his company Senal, S.A. Practical and beautiful, this mid-century modern ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood

1970s Mexico Bar Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe by Don Shoemaker for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 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 hardwo...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood

Mexican Modern Wood Tray By Don S. Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Wood Tray By Don S. Shoemaker. Offered is a beautiful Mexican modern tray with handles by Don Shoemaker. Made for Señal S.A. from Cocobolo Wood which is a Mexican rose...
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1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Serving Tray
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 Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Coasters
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
All original in perfect condition. probably never used. Very nice work.
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a mid-century set of Salt and Pepper Shakers. Made by Don Shoemaker for Señal in Mexico.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood

Don Shoemaker Decorative Tray for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood, Rosewood

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Expertly Restored - Don S. Shoemaker Rosewood Oval Tray for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

60s Don Shoemaker Tray Exotic Mexican Hardwood Diamond Geometric Motif Craftsman
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood

1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Don Shoemaker produced by Senal in Mexico Service tray in exotic wood Cut out Handle design for easy carry 20.5 T x 12 W x 1.25 D Discreet mounting hardware Retains original ma...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Small Chevron 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 chevron marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwoods....
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood, Rosewood

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Cutting board or serving tray and mixed exotic woods salt and pepper shakers by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original label from his w...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

1970s Don Shoemaker for Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
By Don Shoemaker produced by Señal in Mexico 1970s rich medley of exotic woods Cut out handle design for easy carry 12 D x 20.5 L x 1.5 H Discreet mounting hardware is affixed to bac...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood, Cocobolo

Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Wear consistent with age and use. As a vintage item, light cosmetic wear might be present but with no structural damage. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Chevron 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 chevron marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwoods....
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood, Hardwood

Early Vintage Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract salt and pepper shakers designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal, S.A. Mexico. This set is handmade in rosewood with unique brass ring dispensers that makes fo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Don Shoemaker Wood Inlaid Chevron Pattern Cutting Board for Señal
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cutting board by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. The surface of the board has a repeating chevron marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican hardwoods that ca...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Salt and Pepper Set with Tray of Rosewood, Oak and Mixed Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and great modern desgin in this rare set by Don Shoemaker.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 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 hardwo...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood

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Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Tray for Señal
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Don Shoemaker Serving Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
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 Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood

Don Shoemaker Serving Tray
Don Shoemaker Serving Tray
H 1.38 in W 19.89 in D 12.41 in
Don Shoemaker for Señal Marquetry Paper Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocobolo paper tray with geometric pattern by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. Shoemaker is known for the marquetry in his work, which is clearly visible in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Cocobolo, Rosewood, Hardwood

Don Shoemaker for Señal Marquetry Paper Tray
Don Shoemaker for Señal Marquetry Paper Tray
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Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Inlaid Wall Mount Bar Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Tray by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico. Beautiful geometric inlaid marquetry of mixed exotic woods. Can be mounted on the wall. Designer Don Sho...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Don S. Shoemaker serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Don S. Shoemaker serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Don S. Shoemaker were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Senal, William Spratling, and Emilia Castillo. Prices for Don S. Shoemaker serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $1,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $750.
Questions About Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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    The 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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