Colonial Mexican chairs come in many different styles and choices of wood. They can be simple or heavily carved. The most expensive are made of mesquite and beautifully carved. Watching the artisans work carving these chairs is quite amazing. I had never realized all the work that was involved in creating these masterpieces until I got to see the process. Everything is really done by hand.
Mesquite has become very difficult to find as the Mexican government has put a very strict count on logging these trees. It is an incredibly heavy wood and shipping costs are prohibitive. Now different woods are being used: rose wood, habillo, antiqued pine. I have included a photo of one of the beautiful styles that compliments the large rectanglar or round hand carved dining tables. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at lamisionmuebles@hotmail.com
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