Southwest Spanish Craftsmen

With a design library reaching back over eighty years, we have a wealth of material and ideas well suited to even the most discerning buyer. Customers are always invited to tailor designs to their unique needs; therefore new pieces emerge regularly. Each piece we build is meticulously produced by hand with old world techniques. An emphasis on timeless design, superior quality and lasting build are the expectation for each and every piece.

Established in 1927.
The first permanent Spanish colonists in 17th century New Mexico included guilds of artisans, among them woodworkers called carpinteros. They were not only carpenters, but craftsmen schooled in the woodworking arts essential to constructing and furnishing the missions, homes and other buildings on this frontier of New Spain. Over four centuries, the carpinteros of New Mexico modified their products to accommodate the changing needs and tastes of new waves of settlers, while preserving artistic idioms and standards of the Mission period. Today the legacy lives on through Southwest Spanish Craftsmen. Whether you are interested in a piece of historic relevance, or you lean to a more contemporary aesthetic, our team of highly skilled artisans will strive to exceed your expectations in every way.

Mike G.
Business Owner
After careers on Wall Street, Mike and his wife picked up stakes and moved to New Mexico in 1990, where they made a dramatic lifestyle change and purchased Ernest Thompson Furniture. Over the years, they’ve added five more companies to the Ernest Thompson family, including Southwest Spanish Craftsmen and Taos Furniture.