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 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
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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
1970s Vintage Faux Marble Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bold and sophisticated faux marble coffee table was designed by Willy Rizzo, renowned for his glamorous, architectural approach to modern design. Featuring a substantial rectang...
Wood
Vintage travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine coffee table or side table from the 1970s. Nicely shaped 'rough' travertine table top The table is in good condition Timeless piece that fits almost any living...
Travertine
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 Mid Century Modern Custom Crafted Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Custom Crafted Solid Wood Coffee Table, Signed by the maker. Circa 1960s. Features a sleek minimalist design with a solid wood floating top with contrasti...
Teak
Vintage brass coffee table by Rodolfo Dubarry, 1970s
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Impressive coffee table by Rodolfo Dubarry. The table is made of wood covered with hammered brass sheets and pewter inlays. In the center we find an etched brass plate. Gilt wood...
Metal, Brass
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
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
Vintage Round Table, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Glass table is a piece of design from the 70s. H 74 cm x D 120. Glass and metal base. Base with traces of wear and glass table chipped in one place (visible in the photo). Good ...
Metal
Vintage Travertine Side Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine coffee table or side table with brass inserts. Beautiful timeless piece. Small chip to one corner 1970s - Belgium Dimensions Height: 35cm/13.77" Widt...
Travertine, Brass
Vintage travertine coffee table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage travertine coffee table with a beveled oval glass top and stepped travertine bases in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Great look, timeless design. 1970s - Italy Good condition...
Travertine