Mesquite Wood

Teak, mahogany and mesquite are ranked equally as the most stable hardwoods in the world. For many years this wood was used by Mexican fishermen to construct their boats. This wood will not degrade when subjected to extreme changes in weather. Commercially it has been used in kitchens where it has been washed repeatedly but maintains it integrity.

Unfortunately, 50% of the wood is discarded as the trees are gnarled and knotty and it is difficult to make straight boards. This makes it expensive to use but to artisans the wood is a treasure because of it color and grain. The colors can vary in tone from lemon, honey, carmel to burgundy and the grain includes burled, quilted, bird’s eye and fiddle back designs.

It was used in Colonial Mexico for carved church doors to posts for fences.

Mexican Pewter

The art of making Mexican pewter has been passed from one generation to another. Every piece of pewter displays the dedication and tradition of Mexican craftsmen. Pewter is given its form through the ancient method of sand casting, making sure during the process to keep the pewter’s quality and thermal properties. Each piece is cast with a particular hand made mold, resulting in a unique work of art. All takes shape magically in the hands of the proud Mexican artisans. The process is 100% hand made, except for the final polishing. Mexican pewter is made with a lead free alloy of Tin or Aluminum, Copper and Antimony; this makes it safe for food and drink, however it is not recommended for cooking.


Over time and with use, your pewter will develop a wonderful patina. Pewter will last for generations if cared for properly.
• Many collectors feel that pewter benefits from handling as it develops a distinctive, warm patina the more it is used.
• Though certain conditions will cause pewter to oxidize and darken, pewter does not tarnish like silver and copper. Pewter can be cleaned with warm soapy water, rinsed, then towel dried with a soft cloth. Do not wash pewter in an automatic dishwasher as the heat and detergent can be harmful to the piece.
• There are various pewter cleaners and polishes available to maintain your pewter. Pewter should never be used in an oven, microwave or on the stovetop and should not be exposed to a direct flame.

Recycling Redwood

Redwood that is used primarily in commercial projects grows in the areas of Southern Oregon to Monterey County in Northern California. These trees grow best where they can be in foggy and damp climates.

The qualities of this wood that make it especially good for outdoor furniture is its resistance to decay and insects. It is also a beautiful wood, stable, durable and is selected for many projects by architectural companies.

The natural stability of this wood keeps it from warping and splitting and it can take and hold many different finishes.

Next week we will linkup with a factory here in Ensenada that uses three different grades of Redwood in building and designing furniture for outside and in interiors where there is a lot of sun, like an indoor patio.

We can offer you a 5% discount in purchasing from this company with a special code. They wil ship almost anywhere and set up your furniture.

One of the best things about this company is that much of the profits go back into reforestation. So you can contribute to the environment and have wonderful patio furniture.

Redwood Lounge Chair

Austin asked about Redwood Lounge Chairs. I have attached a photo of Penney's chair. It measures 26'W x 74"L x 13"H and weighs about 100 lbs. This one will not blow away. The price depends on the wood:
30 year redwood $950.00
20 year redwood $820.00
10 year redwood $700.00
Contact us on our blog is you have questions.

Redwood Outdoor Furniture

We have discovered a factory here in Ensenada that builds the finest redwood furniture and we are so happy to have them available for purchase. We are attaching one photo of a four foot square table with Luna Chairs (top is rounded). the prices depend on the age of the wood. Wood that is 30 years old is the most expensive and then there are 20 year and 10 year. Email us if you have any questions. We will be posting more photos.

Contact Us

If you have any questions you can contact us via email at: lamisionmuebles@hotmail.com or if you would prefer to call, we can be reached at: US 011 52 646 174-7556.
Elizabeth

Custom Furniture

We are now prepared to custom make or design any type of furniture. Just send us a picture and we will get you an estimate of cost and time. The picture showed was taken out of a book and we are in the process of having it made. Contact us if you have any questions.

Granada Coffee Table

This is another new item that we will have very soon. It is a coffee table antique habillo wood with a wormwood top that measures: 50"L x 24"D x 19"H The price is $520.00 FOB Ensenada.

NEW ITEM IN STORE

I have added a picture of an Entry Table that we can order and ship. It is a three drawer made of habillo wood in an antique pine finish

Price is $550.00 FOB Ensenada
Size: 63 inches wide
16 inches deep
31 inches high

The finish work is excellent

ONE-OF-A-KIND TALAVERA

One-of-a-kind Talavera

The picture of the Talavera plate is very unusual. If you look at photos of Talavera you will note that there is a vast difference in the quality and skill in the designs. This particular plate costs $60.00 and measures 14" x 11-1/2". We can easily ship via UPS.

Additional Painting - Angels

Due to great interest in this artist's work I have added additional work that Lupe can do.

Another Painting

I have added another painting so that you can better appreciate Lupe's work

Paintings in Oils

At Muebles La Mision we have a very talented artist who can paint anything! I have attached a photo so that you can delight in his work.

Hand Painted Dinner Sets

New sets of dishes from Michoacan. They are hand painted, can be used in the oven, microwave, washed safely in the dishwasher and a set includes 6 pieces: dinner plate, salad plate, bread and butter plate, soup plate, dessert plate and/or mug; cup and saucer. The prices are right at $100.00 per place set up to $150.00 for sets requiring more hand painted work.
One pattern is: stars and shells. Contact us for more information

Design Your Own Furniture

Muebles La Mision is proud to have a skilled artisan ready to help you with your special design. Come to the store with photographs and we can help you select the correct building materials to make your dream furniture a reality. Manuel also designs and creates outdoor furniture. We will shortly have some photos of his work so that you can have a better idea of the quality of furniture that he builds.

New Line of Mexican Furniture

Within the next month we will be receiving Mexican furniture from a vendor near Guadalajara who uses wonderful woods like habillo, parota and achieves different textures. Please watch my website as many of the photos to be added will feature this line. We are really excited as the finishing work on these items is excellent.

Custom Bar made of Teak and Mahogany

In response to your question about the bar Graham I presume you mean this one...

Mexican Furniture: Old Wood

Old Wood Rustic Hacienda/Colonial Furniture
Each piece of our Mexican furniture collection of armoires, tables and benches have been hand crafted by skilled artisans and will add a special flavor to any décor.
Skilled artisans work on their designs using old doors, fences or any type of old wood to create these works of art. All the wood has different characteristics in texture and design. Some pieces are very smooth and others have a rough finish.
This uniqueness is further enhanced by the aging of the wood and in many cases you will notice the remains of old locks, hinges and nails that were used in the original piece.The wood used in Colonial and Hacienda vary depending upon the region where the furniture was made.
However, the most prized wood is mesquite similar to teak in its durability. Some other woods are “sabino” cedar, heart pine, and parota. In the large cities woods similar to those found in Europe were used.

My Mexican Furniture Store

Hello: I am so pleased to have provided the most unique hand made furniture to happy clients from all over the USA and Mexico.