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RUSTIC PINE FURNITURE - WHERE TO BUY?

Sunman - 12-18-2012 at 10:35 AM

Looking for the best place to pick up some rustic mexican pine furniture...this stuff used to be available NOB but can't seem to find it anymore.
Where is the best place to purchase in northern Baja or even NOB?

Example:

monoloco - 12-18-2012 at 10:43 AM

The best place to get it is in Guadalajara. Fly in, buy, have it shipped. The amount you save will cover the shipping, and you'll find a much larger selection to choose from.

Sunman - 12-18-2012 at 10:47 AM

thanks Mono...looking for something a little more local to the socal area. it is tempting though.

willardguy - 12-18-2012 at 10:47 AM

south of rosarito on the road across from popotla theres a couple shops building pine furniture but nothing that ever struck my eye. however mid town rosarito has a couple artisan furniture stores with some beautiful pieces that are certainly worth a look.
you dont happen to be coming south soon are you??

Sunman - 12-18-2012 at 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by willardguy
south of rosarito on the road across from popotla theres a couple shops building pine furniture but nothing that ever struck my eye. however mid town rosarito has a couple artisan furniture stores with some beautiful pieces that are certainly worth a look.
you dont happen to be coming south soon are you??


Thought I recalled seeing some stuff last time i drove thru there to Blvd 2000, it's been awhile though. No plans to head southbound anytime soon sadly.

mtgoat666 - 12-18-2012 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by monoloco
The best place to get it is in Guadalajara. Fly in, buy, have it shipped. The amount you save will cover the shipping, and you'll find a much larger selection to choose from.


which stores in guadalajara have quality rustic fruniture? i have seen a lot of rustic furniture that is too rustic (i.e. bad quality)

bajaguy - 12-18-2012 at 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by Sunman
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Originally posted by willardguy
south of rosarito on the road across from popotla theres a couple shops building pine furniture but nothing that ever struck my eye. however mid town rosarito has a couple artisan furniture stores with some beautiful pieces that are certainly worth a look.
you dont happen to be coming south soon are you??


Thought I recalled seeing some stuff last time i drove thru there to Blvd 2000, it's been awhile though. No plans to head southbound anytime soon sadly.





There is a guy with a shop in that area, speaks perfect english, who will build whatever you want, just bring him a photo and the dimentions you want......I'll try and find his card

KaceyJ - 12-18-2012 at 11:13 AM

SunMan

NoB try San Diego Rustics (mirimar area)

Also out in east county , el cajon, Cash and Carry furniture has a decent selection at times.

durrelllrobert - 12-18-2012 at 12:01 PM

here's the place in Rosarito. web site has great directions:
www.casarusticarosarito.com/contact.htmlCached

Here is the factory that makes it in Tijuana:
www.san-ignacio-rusticos.com/

Paula - 12-18-2012 at 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by monoloco
The best place to get it is in Guadalajara. Fly in, buy, have it shipped. The amount you save will cover the shipping, and you'll find a much larger selection to choose from.



How long since you have done this? I've found in the last three years that shipping rates from the mainland to La Paz are prohibitive, I imagine they would be even worse to the US.

bajaguy - 12-18-2012 at 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
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Originally posted by Sunman
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Originally posted by willardguy
south of rosarito on the road across from popotla theres a couple shops building pine furniture but nothing that ever struck my eye. however mid town rosarito has a couple artisan furniture stores with some beautiful pieces that are certainly worth a look.
you dont happen to be coming south soon are you??


Thought I recalled seeing some stuff last time i drove thru there to Blvd 2000, it's been awhile though. No plans to head southbound anytime soon sadly.





There is a guy with a shop in that area, speaks perfect english, who will build whatever you want, just bring him a photo and the dimentions you want......I'll try and find his card





Casa Rustica
Antonio Rios
KM 28.5 Carr. Libre, Rosarito

http://www.casarusticarosarito.com/

Located just south of the Tapinaco Restaurant on the free road, among the shops south of Rosirato, west side.

Sunman - 12-18-2012 at 12:49 PM

Thanks for all of the info folks...rosarito looks like the way to go at the moment. Any other So Cal locations?

jeffg - 12-18-2012 at 12:56 PM

There's usually a lot of that stuff on Craigslist. Search the furniture section for "Mexican" or "rustic". It might be hard if you're trying to get a whole set that matches, but if you're patient those show up too.

willardguy - 12-18-2012 at 01:02 PM

for authentic colonia pressboard, 5 points right behind henri's! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Sunman - 12-18-2012 at 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by willardguy
for authentic colonia pressboard, 5 points right behind henri's! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:


hehehehe!;)



Roger craigslist, i've been all over it.

J.P. - 12-18-2012 at 03:03 PM

Most of my furniture is Rustico Pine I picked it up in South texas it came from central Mex 20 years ago. since moving to Ensenada I wanted a few more special pieces. I took picture's of what I had and carried the pictures to STERLING in Ensenada one piece I had was rather large and I had them make a duplicate about 1/4 smaller it looks as if it was made at the same time as the original things They are great but not real cheap.


Sterling Muebleral
Calle Segunda 10 10 cp22850
Ensenada BC.
tel 646 178 8666

Gypsy Jan - 12-18-2012 at 03:28 PM

Fausto Polanco has a HUGE (I'm bad at guessing size, but the downstairs and upstairs might total 50,000 sq. ft.) showroom in central Rosarito.

For many years, it has been a favorite of interior designers from all over California who make regular runs down to check out the new stuff and how it has been arranged into "rooms" They employ in-house custom designers for special orders.

http://www.faustopolanco.com.mx/site/

There is another design showroom about one hundred yards farther south, I can't remember the name of it, but it has a twenty-foot-tall, tin statue of a rearing stallion out front. Lots of selection in another very large space.

[Edited on 12-18-2012 by Gypsy Jan]

BFS - 12-18-2012 at 04:06 PM

my neighboor bought some nice stuff from these guys:
rusticlivingcalifornia.com

BajaDixon - 12-18-2012 at 08:19 PM

Fausto Polanco also has a showroom in Ensenada 1 block south of El Rey Sol restaurant. I've bought a lot of furniture from these guys. Not cheap though.

Casa Rustico and Faustos is the place to go

skipowell - 12-18-2012 at 08:44 PM

We furnished our house several years back from both of these places. Fausto has some amazing stuff but most of it is large scale but well priced for what it is.

Antonio took great care of us as Casa Rustico, I was nervous initially about leaving 50% deposits on the furniture that we wanted to order but everything came out perfect and on time. He has a decent amount of pre-made furniture in stock but can make anything you like. I brought him a picture of a Pottery Barn table and chairs and he did a great job replicating them at a fraction of the price and with a rustic flair. We later had him come to our house and frame out some mirrors as we were so impressed with his work and prices. Only bad thing about him is he is a Raider fan.

There is another place just South of Tapanco (same side of road) in Popolta that we picked up a couple nightstands and that little store had a lot of traditional pine furniture much like the one you posted

mrfatboy - 12-19-2012 at 06:35 AM

There is a place in Solana Beach (101 & lomas Santa Fe, SW corner). I forget the name. I have bought there before. They will build to spec also which I have done.


Edit: the place is called Rustic 101

[Edited on 12-19-2012 by mrfatboy]

Pescador - 12-19-2012 at 07:49 AM

There are lots of possibilities in Southern California and most do free shipping.


Try: http://www.lafuente.com

or: http://www.afwonline.com

or: http://www.directfrommexico.com/furniture--pine.html

or: http://www.lafuente.com/Mexican-Furniture/Rustic-Pine-Furnit...

CortezBlue - 12-19-2012 at 08:04 AM

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Originally posted by Sunman
Looking for the best place to pick up some rustic mexican pine furniture...this stuff used to be available NOB but can't seem to find it anymore.
Where is the best place to purchase in northern Baja or even NOB?

Example:


It is sad to say, but like others have already commented, it seems that Guadalajara is probably the best place for furniture. You didn't mention where you are taking the furniture, but, when we furnished out home in San Felipe, we found a great furniture store in Fenix/Tempe AZ.

Casa Decor is located in Tempe, AZ and they have a great selection of furniture that they get out of Mexico. We were fortunate that we were able to buy it and take it down a few pieces at a time. If you want more information on Casa Decor, U2U me and I will get you in touch with the owner.

Ateo - 12-19-2012 at 08:30 AM

San Marcos, CA

Think it's called Rustic Home.

Also a place called Sacred Space Imports as well.

Be ready to pay a pretty penny.

Sunman - 12-19-2012 at 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by Pescador
There are lots of possibilities in Southern California and most do free shipping.


Try: http://www.lafuente.com

or: http://www.afwonline.com

or: http://www.directfrommexico.com/furniture--pine.html

or: http://www.lafuente.com/Mexican-Furniture/Rustic-Pine-Furnit...


Thanks again Nomads, appreciate all the info. Not looking to furnish an entire house, just add a few accent pieces.

Interesting post Pescador, I've been on these sites before and they did not have free shipping before, must be a Christmas sale thing, that changes the game a lot as far as purchasing on line.

durrelllrobert - 12-21-2012 at 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Fausto Polanco has a HUGE (I'm bad at guessing size, but the downstairs and upstairs might total 50,000 sq. ft.) showroom in central Rosarito.

For many years, it has been a favorite of interior designers from all over California who make regular runs down to check out the new stuff and how it has been arranged into "rooms" They employ in-house custom designers for special orders.

http://www.faustopolanco.com.mx/site/


[Edited on 12-18-2012 by Gypsy Jan]

They also have a showroom in Ensenada;
1107 Primera y Castillo
Zona Centro
Ensenada Baja California, México
Phone (646)174 0314 (664)174 0336 Fax

contact:
Juan Carlos Mendez de la Garza
jmendez@faustopolanco.com.mx
Everything is top-of-line anf not cheap