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Small objects tell the most compelling stories. This richly grained, handmade Cocobolo trinket box is attributed to the legendary modernist …
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Small objects tell the most compelling stories. This richly grained, handmade Cocobolo trinket box is attributed to the legendary modernist designer Don S. Shoemaker, a attribution firmly supported by exhaustive stylistic analysis and its exceptional construction quality.
The lid features an exquisite geometric parquetry inlay crafted from interlocking tropical hardwoods. The genuine Cocobolo boasts a remarkably fine, even texture and a beautiful, glossy natural luster that catches the light perfectly. Its vibrant palette remains completely unfaded, shifting from deep brick red and warm brown to golden yellow tones, all punctuated by striking, dramatic streaks of black ink-grain lines.
True to Shoemaker's meticulous studio standards, the box appears to be constructed with traditional wood joints and an integrated pegged, hinged top. The original paper Señal S.A. workshop label is no longer present on the base, but the premium craftsmanship, signature wood choices, and distinct mechanical details clearly confirm its mid-century Mexican studio origin.
A compact piece with an undeniable graphic presence, this box adds a grounded, organic element to any layered interior—equally at home on a nightstand, desk, or curated shelf.
Dimensions
Measures
4 in wide
4 in deep
1.75 in high
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 1.75ʺH
- Artist
- Don S. Shoemaker
- Brand
- Don S. Shoemaker
- Designer
- Don S. Shoemaker
- Styled After
- Don S. Shoemaker
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cocobolo
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful vintage condition with no sun fading or structural damage. The wood retains a highly glossy, vibrant natural luster. There … moreBeautiful vintage condition with no sun fading or structural damage. The wood retains a highly glossy, vibrant natural luster. There are some minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. Reflecting its authentic mid-century age, there is some minor, natural shrinkage separation between the parquetry wood blocks on the lid. This separation is entirely stable and mainly noticeable from the inside of the lid, leaving the exterior aesthetic completely intact. less
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