When you’re looking for a truly unique piece of furniture, nothing surpasses a handcrafted piece directly from the artisan’s hands. La Maison Interiors supports the many local artisans in Latin America who produce truly special pieces with a deep connection to their culture. The numerous countries that make up Latin America support a very active shopping culture for tourists. Take one step into Mexico City and you will find large modernized shopping malls but the hidden gems are located in outlying villages and cities in Central and South America. Artisans who are 3^rd and 4^th generation craft elaborate handmade furnishings with intricate carvings and an impeccable attention to detail available to tourists and in La Maison Interiors in Scottsdale! The lasting impression of Spanish and French settlers characterizes the mixture between various furniture styles we see in Mexico and South American countries today.

The spirit of ancient civilizations carries on in Mexican culture and in the hearts of its citizens despite being overthrown by Spanish settlers, their allegiance is impressive. As they fight poverty and overpopulation, Mexico is a mix between wide expanses of desert, mountain ranges and gorgeous white sand beaches met by crystal clear water. Natives to Mexico, and South America all have a special connection to the land and its natural materials. In making every piece, artisans take the time to create unique items embodying their personal style. One of the reasons we love authentic artisan furniture are the imperfections in the appearance, texture size or finish, as it varies from one piece to another. Each artisan has a unique talent or style seen in the numerous pieces we have on our showroom floor all decorated with intricately hand carved details.

Hand-made artisan pieces embody an old world and rustic aesthetic; crafted using walnut, cherry and pine, all of which have warm tones that are inviting and appealing. Artisan furniture design is almost always left with its natural wood imperfections intact, and are built to last, another factor you should consider when shopping around for your next luxury furniture purchase. Artisans use 100% wood with no laminates or veneers to disrupt the natural appearance of the wood. We love the value of handcrafted furnishings, as you will find there is a story behind nearly every piece. Every piece echoes the organic forms found in nature or serve another purpose such as a comment on an environmental issue such as the disappearing forests in Nicaragua. Sustainability is a running theme among Central and South American artisans whose connection to their culture and country runs very deep.

Living in the Southwest region of the United States leaves its residents in direct connection with a culture heavily influenced by Central and South America. Spanish style colonial houses populate most of Tucson and Phoenix and its outlying cities; terra cotta flooring, red roofs stand out against white stucco walls with colorful tile accents painted in bold blues, greens, yellows and reds characterizing the remarkable and unique southwest style. The intricate carvings and details found in artisan furniture is one of a kind, altering the look and feel of any space in your home. if you’ve already began decorating your home in southwest style paint colors, fabrics and accessories visit La Maison Interiors and see what we have to offer! We have a wide collection of handcrafted pieces directly from Central and South America embodying true styles of southwest luxury furniture.