Mauro Oliveira was born in São Paulo, Brazil and raised on the outskirts under extreme poverty, with no running water or electricity. He and his six siblings were sent to a military state-run orphanage after both parents passed away in their 30s. His passion for the United States and art started at age nine in the orphanage. His first art project, at age 10, was to paint and decorate the plain tin piggy banks that were given out for free by the banks and then selling them. Oliveira encouraged and supervised the other children to do the same and raised funds for food. He did stay out of trouble, studied hard and surmounted every obstacle on his way, dreaming of making it to America one day. He made it to college with straight A’s and won a student exchange program contest sponsored by the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil. He studied journalism and the arts and immigrated to the U.S. in 1990.
Oliveira has worked in several different art media, from oil pastels and charcoal sketches to clay sculptures. His greatest influences are Pablo Picasso and the Spanish artist Joan Miró. Oliveira's artworks have been exhibited throughout the U.S. as well as internationally, most recently in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and New York.
Customized Vintage Table by Mauro Oliveira, c. 1970's
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage coffee table with custom Modernist top by Brazilian artist Mauro Oliveira. It is designed with an abstract red scribble design. Base and Table top are made from wood with a...
Resin
Vintage Coffee Table by Georges Mathias, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Travertine coffee table with a brass etched plate by Georges Mathias signed 'Maho'. Number 40/50 The etched brass plate has a beautiful patinas and the travertine combines well...
Travertine, Brass
Vintage Tubular Coffee Table by FOC, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This tubular coffee table was designed and produced by FOC (Fábrica Osório de Castro), in Portugal, during 1970's. The structure is made of tubula...
Steel
Vintage hidden bar coffee table by Eric Maville, 1970s
By Eric Maville
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite wooden coffee table by Eric Maville. This luxurious coffee table slides open to reveal a mirrored storage space for bottles and glass. Attractive veneer wooden top with ...
Brass
Vintage burl wood coffee table by Maison Lancel, 1970s
By Maison Lancel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Burl wood coffee table with a two tone diamond shaped pattern table top and a black lacquer base. Manufactured by Maison Lancel in France. 1970s - France Good condition with nor...
Burl, Lacquer
Custom Oak frame Belarti Ceramic coffee table 1970's
By Juliette Belarti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very special custom made "Belarti" coffee table Belarti was a famous Belgian manufacturer of ceramics during the 1960's and 1970's They had various Belgian ceramic artists work...
Ceramic, Oak
Custom Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio one of a kind rosewood coffee table with faux leather (vinyl). This coffee table was built to store a Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 4500 tuner/amplifier. Top comes off to expose a ...
Wood
Vintage brass etched coffee tably by Willy Daro, 1970s
By Willy Daro
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage etched brass coffee table by Willy Daro. Eye catching coffee table on a 4 legged brass base. The top is protected with a clear glass top. Beautful patina on the brass, goo...
Brass
Vintage Danish Slate Coffee Table by Svend Langkilde, 1970s
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish slate and mahogany coffee table by Svend Langkilde 1970s Large and heavy Danish Mid-Century Modern coffee table designed by Danish archite...
Slate
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Custom Marble Coffee Table by Marden
By Marden Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern vintage custom marble coffee table by Marden. Style of Paul Mccobb, Milo Baughman and Martz. Beautiful sheet of Black mar...
Marble
Vintage etched brass coffee table by Georges Mathias, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Travertine coffee table with a brass etched plate by Georges Mathias signed 'Maho'. Number 26/50 The etched brass plate, protected by a glass plate, has a beautiful patina and the ...
Travertine, Brass
Dos Gallos Custom Vintage Iron Rail Road Spike Tables
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique rail road spikes/nails welded in a random pattern with hand-cut limestone tops. Can be made in custom sizes. Dos Gallos studio piece. Made in Los...
Limestone, Iron
Vintage travertine and brass coffee table by Fedam, 1970s
By Fedam
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Square travertine coffee or side table with a brass edge by Fedam Natural travertine stone colour blends in perfectly with most interiors. Good condition. 1970s - Belgium Dimensi...
Travertine, Brass