Our Wooden Articulated Lamps, constructed from solid mango wood, can be easily adjusted to get the light just right, while still maintaining an architectural flare. The table lamp is finished with an off-white wash and the floor lamp has a grey washed finish. The table lamp also includes key-hole cutouts on the base so it can be wall mounted.
Table Lamp ($165.00) or Floor Lamp ($299.00) + Free Ground Delivery
Labels: lighting, modern design, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds
Traditional Shibori is one of our favorite handcrafts. One can often find beautiful one-of-a-kind tie dyed textiles in our shop, and we were excited to launch a collection of shibori pillows on our website last year. One piece is featured in this month's Good Housekeeping Magazine in an article on the color blue, undoubtedly the most iconic shade of shibori. Click here to see this item on our website now!.
Labels: handicrafts, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Press
Words cannot articulate the dramatic impact of our new Double Kudu Horn Floor Lamps. Hand welded Kudu horns connect end to end forming a gently flowing spiral to create an architectural and artistic anchor in any room. The design and beauty of this lamp is exceptional! Each lamp takes up to 100 watts.
24 dia x 82 H inches - $3750.00 + Free Ground Delivery
Labels: Africa, lighting, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds
Buon Giorno Italia!
Our exclusive, handmade Kuba Cloth Pillows are featured in the latest edition of Marie Claire Maison Italia.
Labels: Africa, handicrafts, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Press
Kuba Cloth Pillows -19 x 19.5 inches + Free Delivery
When designers look for Kuba Cloth Pillows, they turn to Pfeifer Studio. These wonderful handmade textiles are a traditional craft from Africa, created using primitive techniques that have been employed for centuries. They get their name from the Kuba tribe of central Congo. The tribe' s women begin the process of creating the cloths by beating palm leaves so that the leaf will separate into fibers. The men then use a loom to weave the fibers. The process then goes back to the women who decorate the cloth. Sometimes they use a “u” stitch to create a carpet pile like texture as well as motifs. Other times they use appliqué methods to create patterns and motifs. Each cloth can take over a month to make.
Kuba Cloth Pillow -15 x 20.5 inches + Free Delivery
In the past the cloth was only made by the most important and wealthy men in the tribe. Their wives were the only women in the tribe who had enough spare time to embroider the cloth. Ordinary women were kept too busy with their work in the fields, cooking and raising their children. Thus the cloth became a symbol of wealth and status. When a major event occurred such as the induction of a new chief, the women of the tribe would sew many cloths together to make a royal robe. One popular village song describes how, a man was offered a Mercedes Benz car or a Kuba cloth by his mother. He chose the Kuba cloth after wisely noting that it would last longer.
Labels: Africa, Eco-Friendly, handicrafts, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Product Preview
We've gone a little pouf crazy over here at Pfeifer Studio. But can you really blame us? With some many great, handmade options there seems to be one in our collection below that will work in most any interior.
Jute Pouf - 18 x 18 x 18 H inches - $369.00 + Free Delivery
Tie Dye Pouf - 16 x 16 x 13 H inches - $299.00 + Free Delivery
Wool Pouf - 18 x 18 x 14 inches - $599.00 + Free Delivery
Labels: Eco-Friendly, handicrafts, India, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds, Stools
Our Kuba pillows are some of the most popular items on our website, so we thought that it was about time that we debuted a new variation on this popular style. Rust colored raffia is common in traditional cloths from the Kuba people and this new style highlights the shade beautifully.
At an ample 13 x 23 inches and priced at $199.00 + Free Delivery, we have a feeling that our latest pillow will take its place along side out other Kuba pillows as a best seller.
Labels: Africa, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Product Preview
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Tuareg Leather Pillows are hard to find, but once in a while one comes our way. Our latest discovery features a unique, graphic geometric pattern on the face and intricate handwork throughout.
It is, of course, one-of-a-kind and hand-crafted by Tuareg nomads living in the Sahara Desert. This type of pillow is traditionally used for sitting or sleeping on the ground. It is made from hand-dyed goat skin and features hand-painted geometric patterns and leather fringe. Stop by our showroom to see it in person, or order it online with free delivery today.
Labels: Africa, handicrafts, leather, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Product Preview
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We have alot of new product in development and will be rolling out a number of new designs over the coming months, and we are happy to start with this creative little stool handmade here in the USA.
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Although it looks like it is
created from a solid Aspen tree stump, our Aspen Stump Stool Table ($389 + Free Delivery) is actually handcrafted in fiberglass
by an American artist. He first creates a cast of an actual stump and then
applies fiberglass to the inside of the mold, creating a hollow, lightweight
replica. The final step is hand painting the exterior to bring the details to
life. The results are so accurate even someone with a discriminating eye will
not be able to tell.
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It is super lightweight, durable, easy to move and
perfect for both commercial and residential spaces. There is a subtle concave to
the top surface.
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Check out the hand painted details in the image below. We are pretty impressed ourselves with the accuracy of this reproduction.
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Aspen Stump Stool Table - $389 + Free Delivery
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Labels: New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds, Product Preview, Stools
We have once again added some great new vintage and one-of-a-find pieces from our showroom to our website for all to see. Have a look below and let us know if you have any questions about these featured pieces.
Hand carving wood has a long
tradition in Morocco and is most often found on screens and tables. Geometrics
are also a common motif and emerge on this table ($349 + Free Delivery) not only on the patterns, but
the octagonal shape. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind table here.
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Our one-of-a-kind Bozo Tribe Masks ($325 - $349 + Free Delivery) are handmade in Mali. They are probably about 20 years old and were originally attached to a pole and carried by a dancer in a regatta, much like a large marionette. Find them here and here.
The Bozo are primarily fishermen and have a wonderful creation story. Neighbors of the Dogon who reside on the shores of the Niger River, the Bozo are the 'first twins' according the tradition and worship Faro the spirit of water. The ram, valued throughout this region, was sacrificed for the first time by God to redeem the errors committed by Mousso Koroni, the 'ancient little woman.' An era of disorder, violence and sterility was followed by a period of prosperity, order and peace.
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Our Bamileke Tribe Masks ($235 each + Free Delivery) are handmade in Cameroon. They are carved from a solid piece of wood and depict a Monkey, which represents intelligence. The Bamileke believe that their kings possess supernatural powers allowing them to change into animals, most often elephants, lizards or buffalos. This crossing of the boundaries, which happens during special rituals, allows them to create a link between the human and spirit realm. Find them here and here.
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Our Fair Trade Wolof Prayer Mat baskets ($75 + Free Delivery) are incredibly useful for storage and also look striking when hung on the wall. Wolof women in rural Senegal have been crafting coil style baskets for generations. While traditional baskets were crafted using a local grass called njodax bound with strips of reed, modern baskets are bound with strips of plastic recycled from old prayer mats. Choose from White or Turquoise.
Labels: Africa, Eco-Friendly, End and Side Tables, Fair Trade, handicrafts, Middle East, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds
We have been feeling a chill in the air here in New Mexico for the past week and our thoughts have turned to warm nights by the fire wrapped tight in a cuddly throw. So it is perfect timing to add four new styles to our website that will fit the bill. Order them online or stop by our showroom soon to see them in person.
Our handsome Ox Wool Throw and Himachal Wool Throw, are handwoven in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The technique of combining a twill-weave base with a border of tapestry woven vegetable dyed wool is unique to the region. They are produced by local people working out of their homes using small handlooms. The purchase of these designs helps to support artisans working in traditional crafts in the place where they originated.
Available in shades of pale gray and light blue, this unique, contemporary throw is super-soft and cuddly.
And last, but not least is this delightful throw in elegant shades of black and pale blue-gray linen woven with hand spun silk in warm-golden beige. This beautiful combination of fibers and colors combine to create an striking pattern of geometric shapes.
All are in stock in limited quantities come see us soon or give us a call (1-866-804-1909) if you have any questions. Labels: Blankets and Throws, Fair Trade, India, New Arrivals, Pfeifer Finds, Product Preview
New in store today is a beautiful collection of handmade, fair trade fashion accessories designed by two sisters who wanted to make a difference in the developing world. One joined Peace Corps Morocco to help rural women develop business skills and the other traveled to Mali to research traditional weaving and metal-smithing techniques. Six years later their collection, Mushmina, was born.
We are delighted to have their designs at our shop. Swing by soon to check the out.
Labels: designers and artists, Fair Trade, fashion, fashion accessories, Middle East, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
New in Store are these beautiful, fun, colorful and 100% handmade dog collars ($45 - $79) created by Maasai people in Kenya. Saba loved them so much that she asked for one of her own. And she never asks for anything!
Not only are they beautiful, they are also fair trade…and that goes a long way. The beading of these collars (and coordinating bracelets - $25) generates income for over 200 Kenyans who otherwise might earn as little as $1,500 a year. Other than the operating costs of the people in the US who are helping to bring their craft to market (one part time employee, marketing and air freight), all of the money goes back to Kenya. Good in so many ways.
So swing by Pfeifer Studio, get your pooch some style and feel good about it.
Labels: Africa, Color, Fiar Trade, gifts, handicrafts, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
Here's another great custom project that we are pleased to tell you about. A client came into our Albuquerque showroom on a mission...for pillows. With a little help, we created a collection of 6 original one-of-a-kind pillows from a vintage Hmong textile from Vietnam.
Each pillow has a unique pattern and the sizes were dictated by the dimensions of the textile itself. Throw on a linen back and throw in a feather-and-down insert and the Pfeifer look was complete.
Some of you may remember seeing the beautiful textile below from our showroom or in our One-Of-A-Finds category online. If you ever see anything on our website that you would like to have turned into something else, produced at a unique size or in a custom material. Look no further than Pfeifer Studio. We are the source for custom.
the original Hmong textile used to create the pillows
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: Asia, custom project, Made in New Mexico, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows
We have just added a few new styles to our One-Of-A-Finds online, and as it may very well not surprise anyone who has been following us for a while, they are from Africa.
Vintage Mask From Gabon - $149.00 + Free Delivery
Our beautiful, hand-carved vintage masks from Gabon ($149 + Free Delivery) feature many of the common characteristics from the region, including arched eyebrows and a long and narrow shape. They are also painted in the traditional white with kaolin clay to represent the spirit of a dead ancestor. We have a few in stock and each is slightly different than the other. If you would like to see the actual mask that you will be receiving, please contact us at 1-866-804-1909.
our masks have the traditional white painted finish
Antique African Money - $85.00 + Free Delivery
Iron work had great value in African cultures. Beginning in the 18th century the availability of iron in sub-Saharan Africa increased and it eventually developed into a high end trading commodity. Objects created in iron are today known as African money and include such items as swords and bracelets. We currently have a few swords, each is slightly different than the other. As with the masks, please give us a call if you want to see the actual one you would be receiving, before placing your order online.
the iron swords were once attached to a wooded handle
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: Africa, Antiques, handicrafts, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
Have you seen the latest arrivals to our limited editions and One-Of-A-Kinds? You should! Our new batch hits handmade, post-modern, vintage and Victorian all in one fell swoop.
Not so long ago you had to make a trip to our showroom in New Mexico to discover such finds, but now you can grab them through your screen from anywhere on the globe. But remember that these items are limited. Get them now or regret it later.
Appliqué Owl Pillow - Our handmade appliqué owl pillow was created in India by designer Neeru Kumar and features a feather and down insert and cotton back. $75.00 + Free Delivery
String Light - At first glance, the String Light looks industrial and exposed, with 10 variably sized light bulbs protruding from powder coated aluminum casings, dangling at random from a 60 inch cord. Plug in this dimmable light fixture and the String Light assumes a wholly new aura. The 9 white bulbs and single red bulb glow with a whimsical and refreshing energy. Illuminating a room has never been so interesting. 107 total watts. $99.00 + Free Delivery
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Shaped Cat Pillow - $119.00 + Free Delivery
Shaped Cat and Owl Pillows - Our hand screened cat and owl cushions are inspired by Victorian shaped pillows. The graphics are based on the first mass produced images from 19th century illustrations. $119.00 + Free Delivery
Resin Hand Hooks - Cast from the designer's hand, our resin hand hooks are a catchall for keys, change, soap, or any small thing that needs a helpful hand. Includes wall mounting hardware. Choose from Grab, C'mere or Offer. $85.00 + Free Delivery
Reclaimed Huiplie Textile Bag - Blending modern design with rich tradition, this bag is crafted from a recycled traditional Mayan huipile (blouse). Laced with a colorful braided cotton cord and magnetic snap. Nice details with an inside zipper pocket and denim lining. $149.00 + Free Delivery
Vintage Kantha Quilt - $235.00 + Free Delivery
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Cotton Kantha Quilt - $159.00 + Free Delivery
Nakshi Kantha, which means embroidered quilt, is the prominent textile art form of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Passed down through generations, it was popularized by a poem titled “Nakhi Kanthar Math” by Jasim Uddin. The poem, written about a woman named Rupa, captures her process of making an embroidered quilt and the story of her life reflected in the piece itself.
The running stitch, called kantha or gudri stitch, is the main stitch used to layout the designs and motifs before filling them in with cloth. In kanthas with a central motif, the center of the piece is first created then followed by corner designs and the remaining details.
Wanna know more about any of these great finds? Send an email or give us a call at 1-866-804-1909.
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: Blankets and Throws, Central America, Eco-Friendly, fashion accessories, handicrafts, India, lighting, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Product Preview
Grey Stripe Wool Pouf - 18 x 18 x 18 H inches - $349.00 + Free Delivery
Indian Embroidered Pouf - 18 x 18 x 18 H inches - $299.00 + Free Delivery
Gujurati Embroidered Pouf - 22 dia x 12 H inches - $299.00 + Free Delivery
Knit Wool Pouf - 18 dia x 12 H inches - $299.00 + Free Delivery
Wool Ball Pouf - 18 x 18 x 18 H inches - $599.00 + Free Delivery
