Equipales and rustic Mexican furniture in Austin
Woven cedar, tanned pigskin and a design older than Mexico itself. Equipales are the heart of our Mexican furniture: some of the most comfortable chairs you will ever sit in, and they only get better with age.
- Chairs
- Tables
- Stools
- Patio sets
A chair with centuries of history
The equipal goes back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, and it is still made by hand today, mostly in Jalisco around Guadalajara. Artisans build a base of crisscrossed cedar slats, bind it with fiber and stretch tanned pigskin or leather over the seat and back. No nails, no screws.
The result is light, sturdy and surprisingly cool to sit on, which is why you will see equipales in patios and restaurants all over Mexico, and now all over Austin.
Chairs, tables and full sets
- Classic equipal chairs and armchairs
- Round equipal tables with matching chairs
- Bar-height stools and patio dining sets
- Natural pigskin and darker stained finishes
Rustic Mexican furniture
Alongside equipales we bring in rustic Mexican furniture and decor when we find pieces we love. Stock changes with every trip, so call or stop by to see what is on the floor.
Equipales in the Texas weather
Equipales are happiest on a covered patio or indoors. Read our guide What is an equipal chair? to learn how they are made and how to keep yours for years.
Equipales: common questions
What are equipales made of?
Equipales are made of woven cedar slats bound with fiber, with tanned pigskin or leather stretched over the seat and back.
Where are your equipales from?
They are handmade in Mexico, mostly in the state of Jalisco, the traditional home of the equipal.
Can equipales stay outside?
They do best on a covered patio. Keep them out of standing water and constant rain so the leather and wood last.
Do you sell equipal tables and sets?
Yes. We carry chairs, tables and full patio sets when they are in stock. Call (512) 704-6318 to check what is in the store.
Come walk the yard.
Most of what we carry never makes it online. The best way to find your piece is to wander the store on FM 620.
