Craftsmanship is at the heart of the Artesano collection. The designs feel simultaneously contemporary and traditional, each showcasing the warmth and raw beauty of the materials. They possess the rustic allure of hand-carved details and organic surfaces while balancing a modern aesthetic. The result is furniture that feels both rooted and distinctly fresh, bringing a personal, natural touch to any space.

ROOTED & AUTHENTIC

Artesano is deeply rooted in tradition, with each piece crafted using techniques that artisans have employed for centuries. The rich textures, hand-carved patterns, and intricate details echo craftsmanship passed down through generations. From time-honored methods to thoughtful finishing touches, every step of the process is authentic—nothing is bulk-produced. Each item is made by hand, one at a time, ensuring every element is genuine. This dedication to authenticity imbues the furniture with a sense of heritage, honoring the legacy of true craftsmanship.

ARTISAN MADE

Our workshop in New Mexico is where the artistry of Artesano truly takes shape. Here, each piece is crafted with care and precision, starting with locally harvested woods, dried in solar kilns, along with classic American hardwood lumber. The atmosphere in the workshop is meditative—focused and purposeful—allowing artisans the space to create. Sawdust fills the air as traditional tools like adzes and chisels are used to transform raw materials into finished designs. Everything is done by hand, from the first cut to the final finish, preserving the integrity of the process.

CONTEMPORARY & TRADITIONAL

The beauty of Artesano lies in its seamless blend of contemporary and traditional elements. Some pieces feature clean, minimalist lines that highlight the raw, cracked beauty of the wood, while others embrace more classic silhouettes. Every piece is unified by the use of natural materials and handcrafted techniques. The collection’s versatility allows it to bring either a contemporary edge or timeless elegance to any space, effortlessly merging past and present.

NATURAL & RUSTIC

The raw materials are celebrated for their inherent beauty and natural allure. Some pieces are crafted from solid aged timbers, embracing the unique cracks, knots, and textures that come from the raw material itself. Others are made from classic hardwoods like White Oak and Walnut, allowing for a sleeker, more refined finish. Each item is entirely unique due to the natural qualities of the wood, from the rich brown stains to the organic variations in grain and texture. These rustic elements lend an earthy warmth to the collection, giving each piece a distinct character and allowing it to tell its own story.

BRING CRAFT TO LIFE

These designs exemplify the harmonious relationship between craftsmanship, nature, and design. Each piece is a testament to the skill and dedication of our artisans, who commit their skill and artistry to every piece to create furniture that resonates with authenticity and warmth. With Artesano, you’re not just acquiring furniture; you’re embracing a legacy of tradition and artistry that enhances interiors and enriches life.

Each piece in ARTFUL tells its own story, combining expressive color, texture, and form with the natural beauty of organic materials. These designs blur the boundaries between furniture and art; each is a statement—bold, original, and artisan-crafted to inspire.

At the heart of ARTFUL is the ability to infuse spaces with personality through beautiful artisan-made furniture. The collection is created with a deep respect for nature and the artisan traditions that define our studio. This fusion of artistry and craft brings life and a unique voice to interiors, enhancing spaces with authentic character and artful charm.

ARTISTIC PAINTING

Artistry is central to ARTFUL, and our hand-painted art furniture is a direct expression of this ethos—each piece is painted by hand, just as a fine artist paints a canvas. Inspired by the contemporary artists who have long influenced our work, each design features a vibrant interplay of colors, free-flowing patterns, and bold artistic techniques. The artisanal process ensures that each piece, although sharing a common theme, carries slight variations in brush strokes and color placement, making all one-of-a-kind.

SCULPTURAL FORMS

True to its name, ARTFUL embraces sculptural forms that seamlessly merge nature and design. Each form emerges from the raw material, shaped by the artist's eye and hand. Thoughtful choices are made throughout the process—whether it's carving, turning, or leaving subtle marks of the tool—as the artisan reveals the final form within the material. These forms celebrate the natural beauty of the wood and the artistry involved in bringing it to life.

Turned wood pieces are revealed on the lathe, each treated as a work of art - celebrating the inherent beauty of the wood, creating dynamic forms that blend symmetry and movement. Minimalist designs are distilled down to their purest essence, allowing the raw beauty of the material to take center stage. Other shapes are created from solid blocks of material, approached by the artisan with the eye and tool of a sculptor.

COLOR & TEXTURE

Color and texture bring vibrant energy to the natural materials. Our richly stained designs feature rich colors that interplay with the textures of organic woods, creating a striking contrast. The colorful stains and hand-carved details draw attention to the natural imperfections in the wood, enhancing its inherent character and adding depth to each piece. In many designs, skilled artisans carve textures and patterns directly into the wood, revealing intricate details against the wood's natural variations.

These carvings echo the organic flow of the material, turning natural forms into works of art that engage both visually and tactilely. Color and texture are thoughtfully applied to create furniture that is both artistic and tactile, transforming spaces with warmth and vibrancy. The harmony of these elements highlights the beauty of natural materials, ensuring that each piece is as much a celebration of the material itself as it is a testament to the artisan's craft.

BRINGING ART & DESIGN TOGETHER

ARTFUL represents the best of what we do—bringing together the worlds of art, design, and nature to create museum-worthy furniture. Whether you’re looking for bold, expressive pieces or simple, minimalist designs, ARTFUL has something to offer. Each piece is a testament to the power of craftsmanship and creativity, designed to make a lasting impact in both residential and commercial spaces.

The Ponderosa Pine used to create our furniture designs is harvested in the Jemez Mountains and the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, and is certified by Source Verified Good Wood®, an independent third-party organization with a mission to promote sustainability, responsible forest management, and the health of local ecosystems.

Verified wood can be traced back to its forest of origin, assuring you that your purchase has made a positive impact. By specifying our Ponderosa Pine wood designs, you become part of the solution, promoting healthy watersheds and reducing the threat of wildfires and disease outbreaks.

Source Verified Good Wood® was established to address accelerating environmental changes. Warming temperatures, extreme weather events, and damaging wildfires are stark reminders of the urgent need to protect our forests and watersheds.

Partnering with neighboring National Forests and local companies, Source Verified Good Wood® identifies sustainably harvested and managed wood products. They are committed to capturing materials from wildfire risks and aiding in forest restoration management.

Forest restoration treatments are a key aspect of the Source Verified Good Wood® program. By selectively removing overly dense small-diameter trees, the remaining trees received more nutrients, sunlight, and water, fostering a healthier and more resilient forest. This approach aligns with GoodWood’s goal of re-establishing fire regimes that shaped the ecosystems before fire suppression altered them. Threatened and endangered species are also protected under the rigorous standards of Source Verified Good Wood®, ensuring that the environmental impact of the furniture remains minimal.

By buying and manufacturing wood products in the Southwest, Pfeifer Studio helps to keep more dollars circulating locally, supporting workers, businesses, and communities. Our furniture designs crafted from Ponderosa Pine became not just pieces of art but symbols of a commitment to the environment, fostering a harmonious balance between human creativity and nature's delicate ecosystems.

Los Olmos Cube and Log Tables

Our exclusive Urban Wood designs are handmade by our skilled artisans at our workshop in New Mexico, where each piece is meticulously handcrafted locally sourced Elm trees. This non-native tree species has become a pervasive force along the Rio Grande Valley, swiftly outcompeting native species and diminishing the ecological balance. 

The impact of Siberian Elm on the region includes a reduction in shade-intolerant species, affecting the quality of forage and resulting in an overall decline in species diversity. The rapid takeover of new areas by Elm is facilitated by its remarkable adaptability, high germination rate, and accelerated growth. 

Siberian Elm Trees

Collaborating with local arborists, we repurpose these invasive trees into stunning furniture, transforming an environmental challenge into a sustainable and artistic solution. The decision to utilize wood from locally removed trees ensures a natural environment free from contaminants and chemicals commonly found in other lumber sources, contributing to the creation of safer, high-quality pieces. 

Furthermore, our commitment to safety extends to the harvesting process. A trained crew assesses the structural integrity of each tree before extraction, minimizing the risk of physical hazards during subsequent sawing and processing stages. This localized approach not only prioritizes safety but also reduces transportation emissions, aligning with our dedication to environmental responsibility. 

Siberian Elm Leaves and Seeds

In essence, our initiative aims to combat waste by repurposing trees that would otherwise be discarded, thereby promoting sustainability and fostering a connection between nature and art in every meticulously crafted Urban Wood design.

Making the Los Olmos Elm Cube Table

We Put the Art in Artisan

Our artisans all share a commitment to their craft. Our goal is to nurture their talent, providing exclusive training and education to support them, growing their experience and expertise. 

Organic materials that have breathed and thrived, soaking up their environment, possess the marks of growth and the life that came before.

At Pfeifer Studio, we believe that the beauty of solid wood lies in its natural character—each piece tells its own story, shaped by the elements that nurtured it. Handcrafted from locally sourced wood, our Naturally Unique furniture is handcrafted from aged timber. This means each piece is truly one-of-a-kind, embracing the organic cracks, knots, and color variations that make each piece unique and special.

Organic materials that have breathed and thrived, soaking up their environment, possess the marks of growth and the life that came before. These features enhance the wood's natural beauty and contrast the clean lines of our contemporary designs. Traditional bowtie inlays may used - adding durability and a distinctive decorative element.

No two pieces will ever be identical. The way each block of wood absorbs the stain, the depth of color, and the unique grain patterns are all part of what makes your piece singular. These attributes amplify the organic origins - enhancing the proportions, emphasizing the lines, and imparting character. We appreciate these natural variations as a fundamental aspect of working with organic materials. They serve as a testament to the wood’s authenticity, reflecting the landscape from which it originated and capturing a character that only time and nature can imbue.

Your solid wood piece will continue to evolve over time, responding to its environment by expanding, contracting, and deepening in richness. It is a living material, built to last, and will only become more beautiful with age. Investing in solid wood furniture is about owning a piece of craftsmanship that will bring warmth and personality to your space for generations to come.

Knots, cracks, color and grain variations are integral, admired and celebrated as natural beauty that charts the existence of the material before artisans formed it into a functional piece.

Our designer exterior furniture is as sculptural, dramatic, and striking as indoor pieces, while durable enough to withstand the elements.

Soak up nature without compromising on style by surrounding yourself with inspired design indoors and out. Our designer exterior furniture is as sculptural, dramatic, and striking as indoor pieces, while durable enough to withstand the elements. Beautiful, functional designs are fabricated in carefully chosen solid hardwoods, before being sealed in water resistant finishes. The result is that each stunning, hand crafted piece is quite literally a natural – tailor-made for outdoor living – with longevity and style enhanced by the attention brought to every design and construction detail.

THE WOODS

We build with the most durable, weather resistant woods, choosing varieties that naturally withstand the elements. Spanish Cedar, a Latin-American timber, Tropical Margosa, an Indian Mahogany, and Douglas Fir, native to the Pacific Northwest, are among the species we turn to for their mix of beauty and strength. Each distinctive species soaks up rich natural wood stains and saturated color hues to highlight angles and contours with subdued elegance, developing a unique intriguing flavor that adds impact and personality to outdoor spaces.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & FINISHES

Our finishes are carefully applied by hand in specially formulated wood sealers created for exposure to sunlight, water and temperature changes. Design details including heritage motifs, sculptural and natural forms, and linear lines and angles distinguish the collection, while knots, graining, and separations inherent to the wood impart added character. Ensuring long-lasting style and ease of use whatever the surroundings, these pieces cultivate an organic sophisticated vibe. Built with care – hand carved, or turned on a lathe by our expert artisans, our freshest outdoor designs outfit large commercial and hospitality expanses as well as more intimate residential spaces. Singular and unique, from the rugged to the sleek, these modern classics elevate outdoor lounging and dining beyond the ordinary. They go the distance so you can sit back, relax, and breathe in nature surrounded by great design in the great outdoors. 

Sealed with an exterior-grade penetrating oiled stain, specially formulated for exposure to sunlight, water and temperature changes, our designs can be placed outdoors, as well as in interior residential or commercial spaces. Wood that is exposed to elements will weather, turning to a silver-gray patina. Extreme temperatures, intense sunlight and moisture will hasten the aging process, while overhead coverage from the elements will slow the process. Wood, as with anything left outdoors, will be subject to airborne impurities such as pollen and dirt. Frequent hosing off of your furniture will help it stay clean and weather evenly. Inspect your piece several times a year for wear to the finish. Reapplication of finish is recommended every 6-24 months, or as wear is apparent.

We look to natural materials, modernist aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship for inspiration.

Real. Traditional. Natural. Fun. Simple. Those are some of the watchwords of Pfeifer Studio. Our designs are useful as well as beautiful. At the end of the day, our clients are specifying our products because they fulfill a need, whether that be a side table upon which to rest a drink, or a place to sit in a hotel lobby. We design statement-making pieces with that in mind.

Delight & Creativity in Design

Handmade pieces that have an artisanal quality and can be created one at a time or in quantity, often for hospitality and commercial spaces, that is our forte. Hand-painted and turned log tables crafted using traditional techniques for a lobby. Carved wood benches for 1500 rooms in a Southern California hotel. Side tables for three dozen balconies in Dubai. Each piece is unique, distinct, and adheres to our demand for quality, authenticity, and minimalist modern design. 

We want each piece to delight, because the studio has been a commercial venture since our founding in the late 1990s. We don’t do gallery shows or think about our furniture as setting the world on fire, despite our successes. We design and create great-looking, functional furniture that meets a demand. Right now, our sculptural end tables, solid wood benches and hand painted artist tables are in high demand. One day those may very well trend out and we’ll move on to our next thing. Dedicated to sussing what’s going to be of interest to commercial interior designers and architects, we create within our mantra of natural materials, graphic shapes and bold form. This has allowed us to respond to what our clients have wanted since our inception.

We love being off the beaten path, creating fun, useful pieces using natural materials that show the hand of the maker.

The Design Process

People always assume that we are based in New York or California, but we are, in fact, located in Bernalillo, New Mexico, a small town of several thousand that has long been home to lumber mills that sourced their timber from the nearby Jemez Mountains. Our location across a rural byway from one of these mills puts the raw materials – giant pine, spruce and fir trees harvested from the Western forests of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, California and Utah – within easy reach. 

Initial design work happens in our crowded workshop, with our designers overseeing every aspect from concept to finished staining or painting. Large orders are fulfilled in our India workshop, which we visit often. Pinning, paging through design magazines, and creative brainstorming sessions between our designers, artisans and artists result in a wall of tacked photos, sketches and inspirational objects in our design office. Adding to the design board is a way to get an idea out of our heads and into the creative mix.

Our designers in New Mexico have collaborated since the beginning with New York-based interior, jewelry and product designer Michele Cernoisa. Sketches and questions fly to and fro over email, always keeping client's requests and desires in mind. We might also think about variations on what we already do, considering the limitations of the wood. To do larger tables we need larger diameter logs, but we can’t get them. So how are we going to make a bigger table and fit it into this collection? Do we try a different wood? Do we try a glass top? That all goes into the design process. 

We also look to other sources for inspiration for new products; Mexican art and culture; the bold shapes and lines of the modern sculpture of Brancusi; the natural materials, traditional craft and woodworking techniques we observe in India, Africa and Latin America; Asian minimalism; African art and aesthetics. We frequently travel the globe to refresh and inspire our signature style. The first stop is always the museums followed by the artisan markets. A traditional Mexican folk-art motif might appear in our next design as a carving pattern on a table, or a vivid abstractly painted canvas hung on a museum wall might inspire one of our popular hand painted artist tables. 

Our designers initially come up with an idea and then our craftspeople help us to figure out how to build it. We’ve been working lately with a fine artist here in New Mexico who has designed a table inspired by one of her sculptures. Then, our artisans, either here or in the India workshop where about half our products are built, help us create the finished pieces. There’s a lot of back and forth.We don't take ourselves too seriously, though. We’re not trying to change the world or push the boundaries of design, that's part of the reason Pfeifer is headquartered in the Southwest. At the end of the day, we don’t want to be in LA or New York all the time, places where design is most prevalent and where most of our pieces end up. We love being off the beaten path, creating fun, useful designs using natural materials that show the hand of the maker.

Certainly, we’re influenced by trends, but we put our own spin on them. We are always thinking about how to make something new. About what's next.

Our favorite designs are often the most recent, although some perennial best sellers, like the classically shaped Ring Stool Table are always close to our hearts. But we don't get sentimental about past designs. We’re not driving the future of design or creating products that have never been made before. 

Certainly, we’re influenced by trends but we put our own spin on them. We are always thinking about how to make something new. About what's next. It’s the new, different and other that’s the driving creative force behind Pfeifer, within the framework of our cadre of materials.

Whimsy, Fun & Inspiration

Whimsy and fun also play a part in Pfeifer’s aesthetic, as well as practicality. Hand painted artist tables bring abstract and geometric color and pattern to the traditional shapes of cube and cylindrical tables. A new piece in development, a side table made from stacked woods in different sizes and stains, evokes stacked books in a bibliophile’s library, the Pfeifer twist on an acrylic table pinned to the inspiration board. 

In this table, the variety of edges – some are curved, some straight, some slanted – is our spin on the original, now completely different and eternally variable. Should it be taller? Monotone rather than several colors? The process between designers and artisans continues. Whatever the final decision, the table will recognizably and undeniably fit the Pfeifer aesthetic of authentic, rooted in traditional, simple and modern.

We've spent years perfecting our techniques, with methods that are tried, true, and scalable to any project size, so you can sit back and relax while your ideas come to life.

Handmade is our design philosophy and customization fits naturally into the mix. Realizing our clients' unique ideas takes passion. Creating custom designs that are made for you, and perfectly align with your vision, environment, and specific project needs is what drives us - allowing you to follow your imagination and create signature investment pieces of quality and longevity that will last a lifetime. Having access to the full range of our capabilities makes your job easier. We've spent years perfecting our techniques, with methods that are tried and true and scalable to any project size, so you can sit back and relax while your ideas come to life. Collaborating with you to create beautiful, functional works of art with personalized precision down to the smallest detail is our mission.

Expert artisans in our workshops in New Mexico and India are well versed in contemporary and traditional crafts, handmaking each piece per your exacting specifications. We work with our clients to determine the best way to achieve their desired designs, ensuring the optimal marriage of material and method. A custom project with us can range from the basic to the sublime, in quantities large and small. Whether we’re providing personal customization of a classic piece from our own line, or creating something entirely new from your sketch or photo, the sky is truly the limit. Utilizing our extensive technical know-how, if you can dream it, we can create it.

A great place to start is on our custom design page, gleaning ideas from past projects. Because our products are created one at a time, we have the ability to tweak individual elements to match any specification, making a style truly your own. Using our exclusive designs as inspiration, you can customize many of our gorgeous pieces to reflect your unique style and aesthetic. If you have your own ideas, we are up to the challenge. With extensive access to a wide variety of materials, textures, and techniques, we've got it covered. You can send us a swatch or a photo, sketch out an idea, dream up a concept - our clients are creative masters and our artisans are equal to the task. Each project represents an opportunity to expand our skills and create something new and amazing. We relish the collaboration, so let your imagination run.

A custom project with us can range from the basic to the sublime, in quantities large and small...the sky is truly the limit.

Whether your project is a corporate office space, hotel, or studio apartment, we can supply all your design and fabrication needs. From a single piece to a full collection, for projects worldwide, production in our workshops is efficiently and expertly executed. We're available to help coordinate the logistics to ensure a smooth delivery to your installation for any size order and any size project. For quantities large and small, our quality and service are always the highest - to match your high standards.

These pieces infuse the aesthetics of modern art into interiors in a new way and have proven to be a fresh direction that is rich in color, movement, and inspiration.

Artistry in its many forms is a driving force behind our design sensibility. We create furniture as art and our collection of hand painted tables has become the most literal interpretation of that direction. Influenced by 20th century art, the abstract expressionist movement, and the implementation of creativity in new and contemporary forms and materials, these pieces infuse the aesthetics of modern art into interiors in a new way and have proven to be a fresh direction that is rich in color, movement, and inspiration.

From modern art influences to interpretations of our New Mexico terrain, this graphic and free-flowing color-play creatively enlivens stylish spaces. Injecting a painterly aesthetic into our natural wood tables, we were intrigued with the idea of enveloping simple organic structures in strong hues and vibrant patterns. 

Fusing robust natural structures with the free-wheeling lightness of abstract expression creates an energy and vitality that's compelling and unexpected - and these pieces have a powerful design sensibility that is irresistible. Styles like our abstract art side table juxtapose color and surface in a variety of forms with jagged flashes of hue giving the impression that one layer of color has been torn off, revealing the shades underneath. This technique recalls natural forms at their most intense and mysterious, lending poetic richness and depth.

In the striking black and white side table shown above, the beauty and simplicity of black and white and the emotional power of each brush stroke breaks down representative forms into quick, rudimentary movements, with the monochrome palette depicting negative and positive space. This artistry brings in intensity and meaning, enhancing and contrasting with nature at its most ruggedly solid.

The dimensional beauty of our hand painted tables adds artistic presence to contemporary and traditional interiors, imparting whimsical movement and color to solidly sturdy organic forms.

Each piece is individually painted in an artist's studio using traditional methods. With precision and care, human creativity is unleashed upon a usable surface of locally harvested Ponderosa Pine, evoking mood and movement on an unexpected material and bringing the art experience onto a dynamic in-the-round canvas. Keeping the wood grain on the top surfaces natural is a striking design juxtaposition and a reminder of the material that lies beneath.

The dimensional beauty of our hand painted tables adds artistic presence to contemporary and traditional interiors, imparting whimsical movement and color to solidly sturdy organic forms. They represent the potent impact of modernism and contemporary art at its most functional, and marry art and design in the newest most innovative and unique way.