In the mountains of Mexico, furniture designer and master weaver Mario Lopez Torres works with locally sourced organic materials to painstakingly craft complex and elegant decorative objects, tables and seating.
Originally from Mexico City, Torres apprenticed for his father, who was a professional photographer, and at 13 years old enrolled in a school for the fine arts, as he had by then become deeply interested in illustration and working with clay. At 20, Torres pursued a dream of designing furniture — specifically, weaving. He traveled to Altepexi, a municipality in Puebla, to learn how its artisans wove works from a wooden vegetable reed that is native to the region.
Torres sought mentorship from the prevalent artists Ana Pellicer and James Metcalf in order to learn how to work with metal, as he would need to create frames of brass and copper that supported his woven structures. Torres traveled to the United States to purchase metalworking equipment and went on to establish his own workshop in a small mountain village back in Mexico.
Torres put his hands and imagination to work — he harvested courses of chuspata, which is a reed that grows abundantly on the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacán, and welded frames that the reed is woven around. He sold his first piece of furniture in 1974.
Today, Torres creates works that are characterized by his affinity for nature. His palm floor lamps feature woven rattan — a light and versatile material that can mingle with a wide range of styles — while the lifelike monkeys, birds and other animals that support his tables, table lamps or adorn his mirror frames are crafted from chuspata and take on whimsical poses. They create a playful, provocative presence in any space.
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Jaguar Coffee and Cocktail Table by Mario López Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in CABA, AR
Presenting an exceptional Jaguar coffee table, masterpiece by Mario López Torres that transcend functionality to become captivating wicker-woven sc...
Rattan
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Original Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console, made in natural woven and iron structure, Hecho en Mexico. The ...
Iron
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in precious stone.
Iron
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Elephant Box
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Original Mario Lopez Torres Elephant Box, made in natural woven and iron structure, includes original mark Mario Lopez Torres 1974 Hecho en Mexico.
Iron
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 4 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Brass
$1,007
H 17.72 in W 37.8 in D 13.78 in
Airisto Side Table and Bench, a Modern Scandinavian Wooden Design Piece
By Joanna Laajisto
Located in Halikko, Finland
Airisto bench with Joanna Laajisto. The Airisto collection's furnishings are multifunctional, they can be used as a side table, stool and a bench. The na...
Ash
$7,957 / item
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Private Sale for Malusa Sculpted Bench or Side Table N10 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (and linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic st...
Oak
ClassiCon Bow Coffee Table No. 5 by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres presents a side table or coffee table of casual elegance. The metal-covered surface of the body also quotes futuristic...
Brass
ClassiCon Set of 3 Bow Coffee Table by Guilherme Torres
By Guilherme Torres
Located in New York, NY
N° 3 70 x 70 x 31 cm N° 5 100 x 100 x 25 cm N° 4 100 x 100 x 19 cm Inspired by 1970s lines and designs, Brazilian Guilherme Torres pr...
Brass
Modern End Table, The Torre
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our k...
Maple
$22,500
H 16.25 in W 55 in D 15.75 in
Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti. Large cone shaped bases hold a large slab of marble with circular cut outs. Extremely heavy and well made. Stro...
Marble, Carrara Marble
$22,500
H 16.5 in W 55 in D 15.75 in
Carrara Marble Eros Coffee Table Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Carrara marble coffee table attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti. Large cone shaped bases hold a large slab of marble with circular cut outs. Extremely heavy and well made. Stro...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Nicola Voci bronze jaguar coffee table, 1970s
By Nicola Voci
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Fantastic coffee table featuring two detailed bronze Jaguar sculptures in fighting position mounted on a black pinao lacquered base on wheels and finished with a clear glass top. Ch...
Brass
Sculpted Bench or Side Table N4 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic sty...
Oak
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wooden Bench Stool Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden bench, with typical legs in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina that makes it look wonderful in every i...
Wood
$3,900
H 16.5 in W 39.75 in D 39.75 in
Vintage Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Chinoiserie Ming Cocktail Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie cocktail coffee table by Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb (tagged underneath).Original vintage finish may have minor imperfections, nothing noteable. Dimensi...
Wood
Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther Stool, Early 1970s
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mario Lopez Torres Wicker Panther stool, Made in the early 1970s. Panther stool or could be used for a small table. The Panther has copper teet...
Wicker
$7,900
H 18.5 in W 53 in D 47 in
Massimo Papiri “Harry’s Bar” Coffee / Cocktail Table by Mario Sabot, 1970s
By Massimo Papiri, Mario Sabot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Harry’s Bar coffee or cocktail table designed by Massimo Papiri for Mario Sabot circa 1970s. The coffee table consists of two black melamine surfaces on different levels with a...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique Georgian Style Leather Stool / Bench
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather stool / bench. This is in the classic Georgian style, it was made in England and dates from around the 1930-50’s period. It is of super quality and is a ...
Leather, Wood
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H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in L 14.18 in
Antique “Jaguar Petite” Stool by Mario Lopez Torres - Mexico, circa 1970
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Sculptural “Jaguar Petite” zoomorphic stool designed by Mario Lopez Torres, a leading figure in 20th-century Mexican design working with natural fibers, circa 1970. The piece featur...
Iron
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in brass. It has details on one ear and on the legs.
Iron
Coastal Tropical Monumental Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exceptional console table by Mario Lopez Torres showcases a playful yet sophisticated design. The handwoven monkey base, crafted from natural wicker, features intricate detailin...
Metal
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool Iron Structure
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool Iron Structure, made in iron. The structure is quite solid and can be used for sittin...
Iron
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H 32 in W 40 in D 19 in
Mexican artist, Mario Lopez Torres Pair Rattan and Brass Monkey Console Tables
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular pair of console tables by Mexican artist Mario Lopez Torres, each dramatically supported by a hand-woven rattan monkey. The sculptural bases combine steel framing with...
Brass, Metal
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in precious stone.
Iron
Coastal Tagged Mario Lopez Torres Rattan Monkey Console Table
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal woven rattan console. Made by the iconic Mario Lopez Torres and tagged on the back. A charming little monkey holding up the table. Acquired from a Miam...
Metal
Woven Rattan Monkey Console Table by Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Monkey Console Table by Mario Lopez Torres. Woven Rattan over metal. Unsigned.
Rattan
Contemporary Mario Lopez Torres Large Woven Rattan Crane Table
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Toronto, ON
A contemporary Mario Torres large crane table, constructed with a metal frame supporting a glass top and expertly hand woven natural rattan. This table features palm leaves and crane...
Steel
Contemporary Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Console with Brass Face
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning Mario Torres monkey console, constructed with a metal frame and expertly hand woven natural rattan. This console features a pressed brass fac...
Steel
Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Antique Mario Lopez Torres Jaguar Petite Stool, made in natural woven and iron structure, the eyes are made in precious stone.
Iron
Mario Lopez Torres Copper Coyote Structure
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Mario Lopez Torres Iron Coyote sculpture structure, originally made in natural woven we have found only the structure, that ...
Iron
Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Cricket Table
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unconventional folky cricket or grasshopper table crafted in wicker and ambitiously woven over a metal frame, complete with antennae and striking bug eyes. Can be used as a table or ...
Wicker, Reed
Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Cricket Table, Pair Available
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unconventional folky cricket or grasshopper table crafted in wicker and ambitiously woven over a metal frame, complete with antennae and striking bug eyes. Can be used as a table or ...
Wicker, Reed
Mario Torres Brass Face Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mario Torres monkey or Chimpanzee console constructed with a metal frame expertly wrapped in wicker or reed. Having a pressed brass face and finger...
Reed