Genaro Alvarez Tables

Six Piece Studio Mosaic table by Genaro Alvarez composed of intricate inlaid glass mosaic designs of 6 butterflies, on six triangular, interchangeable mahogany bases created at the G...

Six Piece Studio Mosaic table by Genaro Alvarez composed of. Intricate inlaid glass mosaic designs based on 6 zodiac constellations, on six triangular, interchangeable mahogany bases created at the Genaro Alvarez's Studio in Mexico City in the 1950s. Alvarez studied under artists Carlos Ruano Llopis and Diego Rivera. Employing a style he called symbolic expressionism.Alvarez was commissioned to do large murals in Mexico as well as a major commissions in Chicago, Kansas City and other cities in the United States. He did murals in private men's clubs along the the California Coast. This table's mosaic is composed of a variety of glass tile with the most dramatic being silver mirror glass tile outlines of the zodiac and outlines of stars floating within an earth toned background of dark mocha, sienna, ochre, crème and white Terrazzo with traditional Aztec symbols of Navajo red tile with random red tile pieces all add to this sophisticated design work. Each of the six triangular tables is edged in polished brass with brass legs measuring 23.5 by 23.5 by 23.5 inches. I have photographed the table in a variety of configurations and as a stacked grouping. It is intentionally modular, stackable and very versatile in its design. From Don Shoemaker dot com. "One artist that was recognized for his mosaic furniture creations is Genaro Alvarez. The Genaro Alvarez Studio, (located in Mexico City) was known for its mosaic work in murals and floor designs as well as decorative furnishings such as lamps, trays and furniture using various types of natural rocks...

Classic glass tile mosaic coffee table from the Mexico City Studio of the noted artist Genaro Alvarez dating from the mid-1950s. There are three different compositional designs in the creation of this mosaic top. The first is the abstract pictorial of a universe of white, crème and grey surrounding a "Black Hole" with a galaxy of yellow and black swirling along its serpentine "lariat" of a double ended orbit path marked by gold tiles. The second is the consistent placement of the background tiles in concise repetitive patterns of concentric half circular arcs. The third is the placement of gold mirrored tiles adding points of sparkle over the entire surface as the intersection points of a grid, a very interesting and sophisticated addition. The integration of these three design elements adds an unexpected complexity and cohesion to the overall composition. Genaro Alvarez is recognized as one Mexico's great mid century masters of mosaic design of his era and had an international reputation and clientele with several major architectural installations here in the United States. From Don Shoemaker dot com. "One artist that was recognized for his mosaic furniture creations is Genaro Alvarez. The Genaro Alvarez Studio, (located in Mexico City) was known for its mosaic work in murals and floor designs as well as decorative furnishings such as lamps, trays and furniture using various types of natural rocks...

An unusual mosaic coffee table created in glass tile by Genaro Alvarez and handcrafted at his studio in Mexico City in the late 1950's. There are three different compositional designs in the creation of this mosaic top. The first is the abstract pictorial of a universe of white, crème grey surrounding a "Black Hole" with a galaxy of yellow and black swirling...

A Genaro Alvarez glass tiled mosaic coffee table created in his Studio in Mexico City, Mexico circa 1955.

Mosaic coffee table by Genaro Alvarez. Intricate inlaid glass mosaic design on a mahogany base. Brass band with a beautiful patina around the perimeter. The Mexican Modernist artist ...

We offer this rare side table handmade by striking mosaics by Genaro Alvarez made in México in solid mahogany wood. A midcentury Mexican artist Alvarez was Diego Rivera pupil and ...

Genaro Álvarez Mexican Mid-Century Modern coffee table stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Mexican designer Genaro Álvarez. The mahogany cover is decorated by beautiful mosai...

Stunning tripod coffee table in oval form handmade by striking mosaics signed by "Genaro" and stamped with the made in México in solid mahogany wood. A midcentury Mexican artist A...

Mid-Century Modern handmade mosaic tables by Genaro Alvarez. Glass mosaic over wood, Aztec symbols, solid brass frame and mahogany wood legs. Signed on the back. Made in Mexico, 1950...

1950s Signed Six Piece Studio Mosaic Table by Genaro Alvarez. Featuring a triangular, interchangeable six-piece configuration. WIth Gold mirror tile glass tile set within an earthen...

An unusual mosaic coffee table created in glass tile by Genaro Alvarez and handcrafted at his studio in Mexico City in the late 1950's. There are two different compositions within t...