Spanish Colonial Arm Chair Padre Martinez Dining Chair

Padre Antonio Jose Martinez is a legendary and controversial figure in Taos history.  He is noted for publishing the first newspaper in New Mexico (in a building next door to our gallery).  

The original chair once belonged to Padre Martinez.  While the original was painted in red milk paint, our reproduction is available in your choice of finish.

 

 

Padre Martinez Chair ca 1825-1850

Ponderosa Pine
Shown in Milk Paint Finish
Available in Standard Amber Finish
Mortise and Tenon Construction

$1,500 – $2,000 depending on finish choice

Handmade in Taos, NM

Spanish Colonial Arm Chair Padre Martinez Dining Chair
Spanish Colonial Arm Chair Padre Martinez Dining Chair