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Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

American, 1919-1990

If it weren’t for his honeymoon, American furniture designer Don S. Shoemaker might not have played any role in Mexican modernism of the mid-20th century.

Born in Nebraska in 1919, Shoemaker studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago during the 1930s. In the 1940s he got married, and he and his wife, Barbara, ventured to Mexico for their honeymoon. Enamored with the country, Shoemaker decided that Mexico should become the newlyweds' permanent home. They settled in a town called Santa Maria de Guido in Michoacán, where Shoemaker spent his days painting and growing rare plants.

Through horticulture, Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to delve into furniture design. In the late 1950s, he started a small factory, producing hand-carved desks, armchairs, dining room tables, decorative boxes and bowls, and serveware. The popularity of Shoemaker’s furnishings grew throughout Mexico, and his small factory became the Señal S.A. company, employing more than 100 skilled artisans and carpenters.

Shoemaker’s handcrafted designs were essentially a mid-century modern interpretation of traditional Mexican household furnishings, and like Clara Porset — an unsung Cuban-born activist, writer and designer who drew on Mexican craft traditions in her concepts for furniture — he found inspiration from his adopted country. These influences can be seen in iconic Shoemaker originals like the Sling collection of seating, the Suspension stool and several of his table designs.

Shoemaker's furniture was exhibited in showrooms in several major Mexican cities and across the U.S., including Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles. (And mid-century modernist ideas that traveled between Mexico and California didn’t make one-way trips — they bounced back and forth.)

After Shoemaker died in 1990, his son George took over Señal S.A. The company closed after George’s death in the early 2000s.

Shoemaker’s Mexican modern furnishings continue to be coveted by avid furniture collectors around the world. From 2016 to 2017, the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City dedicated a retrospective exhibition to honoring his work.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Don S. Shoemaker desks, seating, decorative objects and serveware.

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Creator: Don S. Shoemaker
Expertly Restored - Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool for Señal Furniture ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool
Expertly Restored - Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool

Expertly Restored - Don Shoemaker Folding Leather & Rosewood Stool

60's Don S Shoemaker for Senal Carved Rosewood Tic-tac-toe Game Mexico Sculpture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic hand made Don S. Shoemaker designed tic-tac-toe game for Senal and dates from the 1960's. Made of beautiful rosewood. Has the original artists tag on the bottom. The game i...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood, Rosewood

60's Don S Shoemaker for Senal Carved Rosewood Tic-tac-toe Game Mexico Sculpture
60's Don S Shoemaker for Senal Carved Rosewood Tic-tac-toe Game Mexico Sculpture

60's Don S Shoemaker for Senal Carved Rosewood Tic-tac-toe Game Mexico Sculpture

Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Include original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker

Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker

"Zig Zag Chairs"
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, MX
Made in Michoacan, Mexico at Shoemaker Workshop in 1980s. Perfect condition. Great patina. Beautiful pieces.  
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1990s Mexican Organic Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Fruitwood

"Zig Zag Chairs"
"Zig Zag Chairs"

"Zig Zag Chairs"

Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Wear consistent with age and use. As a vintage item, light cosmetic wear might be present but with no structural damage. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt & Pepper Shakers
Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt & Pepper Shakers

Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt & Pepper Shakers

Don S. Shoemaker Mexican Modern Inlaid Mixed Woods Parquetry Hinged Box
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Inlaid mixed woods parquetry box created by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960s. Box measures 2.25" by 6.5" by 5.5" and is in very good vintage condition showing some wear. Signed with the Do...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Don S. Shoemaker Mexican Modern Inlaid Mixed Woods Parquetry Hinged Box
Don S. Shoemaker Mexican Modern Inlaid Mixed Woods Parquetry Hinged Box

Don S. Shoemaker Mexican Modern Inlaid Mixed Woods Parquetry Hinged Box

Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don shoemaker sculpted rosewood bookends for Señal Furniture.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture

Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture

Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare parquetry rosewood table in wonderful condition, Don Shoemaker 1960 We also have a rare sofa available from Don Shoemaker. A sculptural masterpiece by Don Shoemaker. We have this table in our collection at the moment together with a matching sofa...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century
Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century

Don Shoemaker Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood Parquetry Table, Mid Century

Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Carved chair with original leather insert by Don Shoemaker. Chair measures 19.5" wide, 20.5" deep and 27" high. Seat height is 12". Chair has been professionally refinished.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood, Leather

Chair by Don Shoemaker
Chair by Don Shoemaker

Chair by Don Shoemaker

Don S. Shoemaker Sculpted Cocobolo Bookends for Señal Furniture
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don S. Shoemaker sculpted cocobolo bookends for Señal Furniture.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don S. Shoemaker Sculpted Cocobolo Bookends for Señal Furniture
Don S. Shoemaker Sculpted Cocobolo Bookends for Señal Furniture

Don S. Shoemaker Sculpted Cocobolo Bookends for Señal Furniture

Large Exotic Mixed Wood Tray by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large rectangular wood tray designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEN~AL, S.A. Mexico circa 1950. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Large Exotic Mixed Wood Tray by Don Shoemaker
Large Exotic Mixed Wood Tray by Don Shoemaker

Large Exotic Mixed Wood Tray by Don Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Cutting board or serving tray and mixed exotic woods salt and pepper shakers by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original label from his w...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers

Don Shoemaker Cylindrical Vessel
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rosewood cylindrical vessel with geometric pattern by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. Shoemaker is known for the marquetry in his w...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Cylindrical Vessel
Don Shoemaker Cylindrical Vessel

Don Shoemaker Cylindrical Vessel

Early Vintage Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract salt and pepper shakers designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal, S.A. Mexico. This set is handmade in rosewood with unique brass ring dispensers that makes fo...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Brass

Early Vintage Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Don Shoemaker
Early Vintage Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Don Shoemaker

Early Vintage Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by Don Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Rare Bowl Hand-Carved
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare attributed to Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. No labels but according to the owner this piece was purchased with a lot of items by Don Shoemaker hand carved ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Rare Bowl Hand-Carved
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Rare Bowl Hand-Carved

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Rare Bowl Hand-Carved

1960s Geometric Jewelry Trinket Geometric Box Mexican Craft Eclectic Woodworker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage hinged lidded hexagonal box by Don Shoemaker, Senal.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

1960s Geometric Jewelry Trinket Geometric Box Mexican Craft Eclectic Woodworker
1960s Geometric Jewelry Trinket Geometric Box Mexican Craft Eclectic Woodworker

1960s Geometric Jewelry Trinket Geometric Box Mexican Craft Eclectic Woodworker

Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing corner table designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, this piece is very rare and hard to find, a perfect piece for the Don Shoemaker collectors, includes...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker

Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker

1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe for Señal Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Service tray By Designer Don Shoemaker produced by Senal in Mexico, 1970s Marvelous midcentury service tray Medley of exotic woods Cut out Handle design for easy carry Measures: ...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood, Cocobolo

1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe for Señal Mexico
1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe for Señal Mexico

1970s Don Shoemaker Service Tray Exotic Wood Stripe for Señal Mexico

Sculptural Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather sling lounge chair and ottoman designed by Don Shoemaker in cocobolo rosewood manufactured by Senal S.A., Mexico. This sculptural set features flowing rose...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Rosewood, Leather

Sculptural Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
Sculptural Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker

Sculptural Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather ‘Sloucher’ Chairs, Mexico 1950s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of lounge chairs model 'Sloucher' by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico 1960s. Outstanding organically shaped bone structure with a nice leather sling seat. Interesting shapes and ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather ‘Sloucher’ Chairs, Mexico 1950s
Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather ‘Sloucher’ Chairs, Mexico 1950s

Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather ‘Sloucher’ Chairs, Mexico 1950s

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker

Rare Stool by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing stool designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960.   
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Rare Stool by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
Rare Stool by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker

Rare Stool by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970

Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic coffee table made in pieces of solid cocobolo wood with leather top designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal S.A., circa 1960 About Don Shoemaker: Coming from an affluent family, Don was originally from Nebraska. During the 1930s he studied at the fine Arts Institute of Chicago thinking to become a painter. Visiting Mexico for his honeymoon he fell in love with the country and he finally decided to move to Mexico in the late 1940s. He lived for a while and painted in San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, but finally he settled down in a little uphill town called Santa María de Guido, overseeing the city of Morelia, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico.   Don began the manufacture of his furniture in tropical precious woods and other wood products. What started as a little factory in the late 1950s called SEÑAL, S.A., grew to the point where Don employed more than a hundred skilled craftsmen. Soon Shoemaker became an important milestone of the economic and cultural life of his adopted home. SEÑAL, S.A. brought great wealth and economical boost to the village and Don was well known for his good heart and charity projects.   Don S. Shoemaker delivered furniture pieces in to his showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and large cities in Mexico. His designs were very much appreciated by wealthy Mexican families...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top
Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top

Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One set of Swinger chair and ottoman from Don Shoemaker for the iconic Señal, S.A workshop of Mexico. This chair has been refinished and are in excellent condition. The chairs retain...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman for Señal, S.A, 1960

Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pair of Don Shoemaker dining chairs (F84C), original leather on the seat and back, reversible seat and original buttons too. Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at T...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Granadillo, Leather

Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs

Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs

Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional one of a kind organic midcentury Mexican modernist fountain designed by Don Shoemaker. Don Shoemaker fountain is made of Cocobolo woo...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare business card holder made in Cocobolo and granadillo wood, includes Original label of Señal S.A., circa 1970.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder
Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder

Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in New York, NY
Don Shoemaker leather and rosewood sofa.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage sculpted frame armchair by designer Don Shoemaker makes an interesting addition to any interior. One of the most well-known designers of the Mexican-Modernism movement, ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair
Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair

Mid-Century Don Shoemaker Accent Chair

Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in beautiful rosewood, the lounge chair and ottoman was an iconic design by Don Shoemaker for Senal. The chair with a rocking seat and the folding ottoman...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker

Rosewood and leather lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker

Vintage Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair Signed Senal, Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chicago, IL
A great vintage example. Not a reproduction. Beautiful grain. Signed on cross stretcher. Are pictures available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair Signed Senal, Mexico
Vintage Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair Signed Senal, Mexico

Vintage Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Chair Signed Senal, Mexico

Set of Two Chairs, a Round Table and a Seat Bench, Made in Wood by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Set of two chairs, a round Table and a Seat bench. made in wood by Don Shoemaeker in Mexico It has detachable parts that do not need screws to fasten cueramo wood and granadillo ...
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1960s Mexican American Classical Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Set of Two Chairs, a Round Table and a Seat Bench, Made in Wood by Don Shoemaker
Set of Two Chairs, a Round Table and a Seat Bench, Made in Wood by Don Shoemaker

Set of Two Chairs, a Round Table and a Seat Bench, Made in Wood by Don Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Camden, ME
A Classic 20th century chair and ottoman from one of the great craftsman's workshops of Mexico: Senal, S.A., Don Shoemaker's tropical paradise in Michoacan, Mexico. This iconic chai...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s
Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s

Don Shoemaker Sling "Swinger" Chair and Ottoman, Mexico 1960s

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Padre" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
By Don S. Shoemaker, Diego Rivera
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to come by color etching by famous Mexican furniture designer Don Shoemaker, dating from 1950. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Padre" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Padre" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Padre" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Rostro" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
By Don S. Shoemaker, Diego Rivera
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to come by color etching by famous Mexican furniture designer Don Shoemaker, dating from 1950. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Rostro" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Rostro" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Rostro" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22

Rectangular Table Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Extraordinary table by Don Shoemaker made of cocobolo wood, a variety of Mexican rosewood. The surface of the round table is inlaid with marquetry in ...
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Rectangular Table Don Shoemaker
Rectangular Table Don Shoemaker

Rectangular Table Don Shoemaker

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Cargador" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to come by color etching by famous Mexican furniture designer Don Shoemaker, dating from 1951. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Cargador" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Cargador" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Cargador" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22

Rosewood and Marble Table, Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A square dining or game table by Don Shoemaker for Senal, Mexico, circa 1970. Solid Mexican rosewood Cocobolo frame with carved organic forms and join...
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Marble

Rosewood and Marble Table, Don Shoemaker
Rosewood and Marble Table, Don Shoemaker

Rosewood and Marble Table, Don Shoemaker

Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of two nesting tables made by Don Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, circa 1960s. Heavy cubist construction with minimalist form and exposed dove joins and point joints. The surface...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Cocobolo

Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker
Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker

Two Rosewood Nesting Tables, Don Shoemaker

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Work Box for Senal SA, Mexico, Label
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great parquetry box, designed for Don Shoemaker, label, Senal SA.
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Work Box for Senal SA, Mexico, Label
Don Shoemaker Parquetry Work Box for Senal SA, Mexico, Label

Don Shoemaker Parquetry Work Box for Senal SA, Mexico, Label

Don Shoemaker Salt and Pepper Set with Tray of Rosewood, Oak and Mixed Woods
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and great modern desgin in this rare set by Don Shoemaker.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Salt and Pepper Set with Tray of Rosewood, Oak and Mixed Woods
Don Shoemaker Salt and Pepper Set with Tray of Rosewood, Oak and Mixed Woods

Don Shoemaker Salt and Pepper Set with Tray of Rosewood, Oak and Mixed Woods

Don Shoemaker Credenza
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful and exotic credenza or sideboard by American designer Don Shoemaker, signed on back.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Wood

Don Shoemaker Credenza
Don Shoemaker Credenza

Don Shoemaker Credenza

Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in beautiful rosewood, the lounge chair and ottoman was an iconic design by Don Shoemaker for Senal. The chair with a rocking seat and the folding ottoman...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker
Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker

Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Don Shoemaker

Pair of 1960s Folding Armchairs by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in London, GB
In Cocobolo wood, with original black leather seat and chair back, circa 1965.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather

Pair of 1960s Folding Armchairs by Don Shoemaker
Pair of 1960s Folding Armchairs by Don Shoemaker

Pair of 1960s Folding Armchairs by Don Shoemaker

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Shoemaker's most iconic chair, The Sloucher from the Sling line, both chairs are in their original condition, the leather and its leather buttons that braid i...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Leather, Cocobolo

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs
Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs

Pair of Don S. Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs

Rare Mexican Modern Chair by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Round Rock, TX
Incredibly uncommon chair designed by Don Shoemaker. This beauty was designed in 1960 and referred as silla “Tubo”. Made from cocobolo, leather and tubu...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Don S. Shoemaker Furniture

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Steel

Rare Mexican Modern Chair by Don Shoemaker
Rare Mexican Modern Chair by Don Shoemaker

Rare Mexican Modern Chair by Don Shoemaker

Don S. Shoemaker furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Don S. Shoemaker furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Don S. Shoemaker furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Senal, Michael van Beuren, and Pedro Ramirez Vazquez. Prices for Don S. Shoemaker furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $1,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $750.

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