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Genaro Alvarez Mosaic Glass Tile Cocktail Table Mexico, circa 1955

About the Item

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, semi-precious stones and glass mosaic, and his work is all handmade. Genaro’s claim to fame was that he had developed a new concept on the manipulation of glass mosaic as an art expression. In the late 1950’s Alvarez was awarded the commission for the mosaic floor for the Hallmark Gift & Card Shop in Kansas City, Missouri. He became very popular and well-known among American collectors." The table is signed in stencil on the underside. The table is in excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with its age.

Creator:
Genaro Alvarez (Workshop/Studio)
Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Depth: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Bronze,Ceramic,Glass,Mahogany,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Lacquered,Mosaic,Polished,Turned
Place of Origin:
Mexico
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1955
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. cleaned and polished.
Seller Location:
Camden, ME
Reference Number:
Seller: App 7991stDibs: LU898430374602