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.

Creator: Don S. Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker Small Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal

$750

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Hardwood, Rosewood

Palofierro wood Don Shoemaker Dominoes Set

$1,500 / set

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

$495

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

$595

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

Don Shoemaker Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal

$1,200

Don Shoemaker Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

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 Don Shoemaker Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box

$295

Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Diego, CA

Hinged trinket box by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico. Beautiful geometric inlaid marquetry of mixed exotic woods. Original label on the bottom. ...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Pair of MCM Cocobolo Wood Minimalist Salt & Pepper Shakers by Don Shoemaker

$220Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Rectangular Cocobolo Tray for Señal

$1,200

Don Shoemaker Rectangular Cocobolo Tray for Señal

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

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

Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker Service Tray Tapered Exotic Wood

$1,000

Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker Service Tray Tapered Exotic Wood

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a service tray By Designer Don Shoemaker produced by Senal in Mexico 1970s. Marvelous mid-century service tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out handle for easy...

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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 Decorative Tray for Señal

$1,800

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

Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand

$2,500 / set

Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

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

Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Wood Trays

$240Sale Price|20% Off

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

Mexican Modern Wood Tray By Don S. Shoemaker

$486Sale Price|30% Off

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

1970s Don Shoemaker for Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood

$780Sale Price|35% Off

1970s Don Shoemaker for Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a service tray by Don Shoemaker produced by Señal in Mexico 1970s rich medley of exotic woods. Cut out handle design for easy carry. Discreet mounting hardwar...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood, Cocobolo

1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Señal Mexico

$1,000 / item

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

Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker for Señal Exotic Wood Serving Tray

$800 / item

Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker for Señal Exotic Wood Serving Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico circa the 1980s. Mid-century Service Tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out the hand...

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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 Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers

$208Sale Price|20% Off

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

Early Vintage Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Don Shoemaker

$200Sale Price|20% Off

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

Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt & Pepper Shakers

$220Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Don Shoemaker Chevron Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal

$1,800

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

Don Shoemaker Small Chevron Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal

$750

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 Salt and Pepper Shakers

$384Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Salt and Pepper Set with Tray of Rosewood, Oak and Mixed Woods

$800

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

$1,200

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

Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods

$1,500

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

Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5

$3,686 / set

H 0.95 in W 18.78 in D 16.62 in

Trays Mondrian Style Set of 5

Located in Paris, FR

Mondrian style set of 5 trays with structure and frame in solid wenge, each tray is covered with natural genuine leather, 2 trays in red, 1 tray in b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Leather, Wenge

Calacatta Marble Oval Tray

$264 / item

H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in

Calacatta Marble Oval Tray

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Calacatta Viola Marble Tray. Crafted from exquisite travertine adorned with natural pits, this versatile tray adds a touch of sop...

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2010s Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

Travertine Oval Tray

$241 / item

H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in

Travertine Oval Tray

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Travertine Oval Tray. Crafted from exquisite travertine adorned with natural pits, this versatile tray adds a touch of sophistica...

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2010s Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Travertine

Rosso Levanto Marble Oval Tray

$264 / item

H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in

Rosso Levanto Marble Oval Tray

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Rosso Levanto Marble Tray. Crafted from exquisite burgundy marble adorned with striking white veining, this versatile tray adds a...

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2010s Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

Small Cocktail Tray by Christofle, French Art Deco Silver Plated Serving Tray

$560

H 0.5 in W 8 in D 10.38 in

Small Cocktail Tray by Christofle, French Art Deco Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Christofle

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco style silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This small cocktail tray is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials...

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20th Century French Art Deco Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Don Shoemaker Large Serving Tray /Cutting Board Made with Different Woods

$1,500

H 0.79 in W 14.18 in D 17.33 in

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

Pink Marble Oval Tray

$203Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in

Pink Marble Oval Tray

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Pink Marble Tray. Crafted from exquisite burgundy marble adorned with striking white veining, thi...

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2010s Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stone, Marble

Mid-Century Modern Silver Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Mexico, 1960

$325

H 0.75 in W 5 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Modern Silver Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Mexico, 1960

By Taxco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mexican silver box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. Lid opens to a wood lined interior. Very nicely done and a really beautiful object!

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Don Shoemaker Candlestick for Senal, Mexico

$950

H 16 in Dm 2.5 in

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970

$1,825Sale Price|37% Off

H 12.5 in W 17 in D 3.25 in

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Box

$1,200

H 1.5 in W 7.13 in D 3.75 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Box

By Bartolini Bartolozzi

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern 800 silver box. Rectangular with straight sides and thumb rest. Cover flat and hinged with tab. Allover engine-turned curvili...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

$2,861

H 2.63 in W 3.88 in D 1.25 in

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

By Jean Despres

Located in Bath, GB

Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineer...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Previously Available Items

Don Shoemaker Wood Inlaid Chevron Pattern Cutting Board for Señal

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H 0.75 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Don Shoemaker Wood Inlaid Chevron Pattern Cutting Board for Señal

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

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 S. Shoemaker Mexican MCM Parquetry Hardwood Rectangular Tray

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H 15.75 in W 21.86 in D 1.19 in

Don S. Shoemaker Mexican MCM Parquetry Hardwood Rectangular Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, MX

A classic 1970's Mexican hardwood parquetry serving tray by American designer Don S. Shoemaker. The rectangular tray's parquetry is composed by a trompe l'œil design of cubes and two...

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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 Coasters

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H 0.4 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

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

Rare Don Shoemaker Tray

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H 1.58 in W 22.05 in D 8.27 in

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

Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box

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H 2.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in San Diego, CA

Box by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal Mexico. Beautiful geometric inlaid marquetry of mixed exotic woods. Designer Don Shoemaker ( was born in Nebraska ...

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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 Tray

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H 1.38 in W 22.05 in D 7.09 in

Don Shoemaker Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, We offer this beautiful 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

Don Shoemaker Decorative Tray for Señal

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H 1.25 in W 14.5 in D 9 in

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

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Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Geometric Marquetry Decorative Tray for Señal

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H 1.25 in W 18.75 in D 7.5 in

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 linear marquetry pattern in a gradient of local Mexican...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Serving Tray

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H 1.19 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in

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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Wood

Don Shoemaker Serving Tray

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H 1.38 in W 21.46 in D 12.41 in

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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Wood

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Tray for Señal

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H 1.25 in W 15.25 in D 9 in

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Tray for Señal

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cocobolo 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 ...

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

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand

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H 20.25 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

Don Shoemaker for Señal Geometric Marquetry Tray with Stand

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

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 is inlaid with precious wo...

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

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Rosewood

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.

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Questions About Don S. Shoemaker Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

What is the difference between a cobbler and a shoemaker?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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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