Harvey Probber Mid-Century Terrazzo Marble-Top Coffee Table, circa 1955

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...

A rare Michel Pigneres Lucite and chrome cocktail table purchased in France in 1969, as part of a ten piece suite with a sunken dry bar in the center. The primary chrome collar surro...

Mid-century Harvey Probber terrazzo marble coffee table. Style of Dunbar and Milo Baughman.

Classic surfboard form, terrazzo top table. Nice thick top (1.5") rests on two wood pedestal bases, This example shows minor cosmetic wear, normal and co...