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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Mario Lopez Torres Pair Rattan and Brass Monkey Console Tables
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Console Tables by Mexican Artist, Mario Lopez Torres. The tables are held by a hand-woven rattan monkey - A steel frame with Hand-woven rattan is the base and body, while t...
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Console Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful console table in rattan and bamboo. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.16 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
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 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
$1,000
H 22.25 in W 23 in D 16 in
Vintage Boho Wicker Rattan Elephant Side Table Style of Mario Lopez Torres 1970s
By Mario Torres
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
1970s Vintage Boho Figurative Animalia Wicker Rattan elephant side tray table in the style of Mario Lopez Torres. This Animalia vintage 1960s-19...
Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
$550
H 27 in W 59 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Metal and Rattan Gold Console Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Metal and Rattan Gold Console Hall Table (No glass)....
Metal
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 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
$1,765
H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 13.39 in
Franco Albini Attrib. Rattan and brass console table, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Gorgeous rattan console table with brass top. This amazing piece was produced in the style of Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. Entirely handmade, perfect example of 1960s Ita...
Brass
Brass and Glass Console Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern brass base floating thick glass top console table.
Vintage Brass and Glass Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish mid-century style console table. Brass colored frame with a glass insert serving as the tabletop. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
Glass
Rattan Console Table
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare console table in natural rattan. Very simple and elegant deign typical of the seventies. High quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
Rattan
Rattan Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 57" W x 20" D x 30" H, this stunning piece combines natural beauty with functional design, making it a perfect centerpiece for any room. Crafted with high-quality rattan, ...
Rattan
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
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
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
Mario Torres Chimpanzee or Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
We're not monkeying around with this whimsical midcentury chimpanzee console by Mario Torres. Constructed of a metal frame wrapped with wicker and exposed fingers and toes. Capturing...
Natural Fiber
Mario Lopez Torres Woven Reed and Copper Console Table
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mario Lopez Torres woven reed and copper console table. Sculptural console in the form of a Monkey or Chimpanzee. This piece is signed with a Mario Lopez Torres medallion. Very good ...
Copper, Steel
Mario Torres Brass Face Monkey Console, Pair Available.
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...
Mario Torres Chimpanzee or Monkey Console
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
We're not monkeying around with this whimsical midcentury chimpanzee console by Mario Torres. Constructed of a metal frame wrapped with wicker and exposed fingers and toes. Capturing...