------Our unique juniper furniture designs

begin in the desert forests of New Mexico. We only use dead standing trees that have died from old age. Some of these ancient Juniper trees have lived for over 1000 years. They can only be found growing in West Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. We bring the slabed trunks to our studio in Algodones, a small historic community located half-way between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I first determine how best to use the wood, utilizing the natural features as much as possible and book-matching the pieces. If there is a natural hole in the wood, we often fill it with polished marble or semi-precious stones like turquoise or coral accenting the woods natural grain. Finally, after hours of sanding and polishing, we apply several coats of oil and wax, sometimes taking weeks to complete an inviting finish. We leave some areas with rustic live edges to contrast with the smooth finish and quality craftsmanship. Our desire is to create an heirloom piece and to artistically display the beauty within nature; causing the spirit within man to be in awe of God’s creation. |