Once used exclusively to store one's clothing, today’s armoire has multiple uses. It can function as a mini-bar with refrigerator, a hidden entertainment center for stereo equipment with cd's and dvd's, a linen storage cabinet, and of course clothing storage. Banderas Bay Trading Company offers original antique and rustic armoires or can create a custom piece using antique doors installed on a unit designed specifically for your needs.

Trasteros in Mexico are the traditional storage pieces for dishes or trastes. These shallow racks can be wall mounted orcan top a table. It's a great way to display your collection of talavera plates or hand painted Oaxacan animals. And they work equally well for your paperback collection.

Antique Stone Pieces Add A Unique Touch.

Browse our selection of lovely, authentic Mexican stone pieces as charming accents for your garden or patio, or plaques or celosias to incorporate in your walls. The celosia was the original decorative window treatment used glass. It enhances air flow while providing a visual relief. Before the days of bottled water, water was filtered through large bowls of volcanic stone; display this unusual item on a wrought iron stand as a focal point for your living or dining room.

Rustic Or Modern, The Choice Is Yours

Banderas Bay Trading Company carries a complete inventory of tables suitable for any style. Decorate your bedroom with hand carved nightstands in rich tropical woods or accent your contemporary living space with gleaming metal and glass. From dining tables to sofa tables, end tables to coffee tables, if you can't find what you are looking for in one of our locations, we can custom make it for you.

Available materials for custom tables include:
Steel • Copper • Glass • Stone

From wrought iron to tropical woods, Banderas Bay Trading Company has something for each of your seating needs. Every living area has a different function and style. Indoor, outdoor, casual and formal; we carry a variety of chairs and seating options for any room.

Chests and Baules are the perfect solution for storing extra linens or seasonal clothes that crowd the closet. These wonderful examples of Mexican history and craftsmanship often double as end tables or benches. Add some height by mounting them on a custom base.

The Latin cross is a potent symbol throughout Mexico. Banderas Bay Trading Company offers crosses in every size and material, from wood, rustic iron or polished pewter, ceramic or glass, embellished with milagros, hand painted or plain, there is an amazing selection to chose from.

Each family in a village might have it's own saint and then a nicho or wooden case to preserve it. These can be very detailed with glass windows, or hand painted doors. The very large versions are found throughout Mexican churches to house the saints and figures of importance to that church or city. A wonderful selection is always on display at Banderas Bay Trading Company.

Rest easy in a custom designed metal bed from Banderas Bay Trading Company. Our experienced and talented designers will assist you in creating the focal point of your most intimate room. Whether you are looking for something streamlined and modern or romantic and elegant, we can provide the perfect piece that's uniquely yours.

The prayer beads or rosarios used to count the series of prayers that make up the rosary is a popular expression of traditional Catholicism in Mexico. The fascinating versions of rosarios at Banderas Bay Trading Company, hand crafted by the indigenous people of Ocomichu or the villages around Patzcuaro celebrating the Day of the Dead or dia de los muertos, blend devils andthe devoted with equal enthusiasm.

Handcrafted Chandeliers add Warmth and Light

Intricate metal curves and delicate crystal will lend your dining area or other living space an air of elegance and warmth. Crafted by master metal workers, each chandelier offers a unique expression of design and functionality. Looking for something special? Arrange an appointment with designer Peter Bowman and design your own chandelier with according to your personal tastes and desires.

A Collection Of Color

Hand painted and handcrafted Talavera lamps make a colorful and tasteful addition to any décor. The care and attention to detail that the artisans put into each of these complex and mesmerizing designs will amaze you. Or, if you prefer, have a unique lamp or chandelier designed custom designed for you by designer Peter Bowman. Drop by to view our large collection of lamps that are sure to add a bright Mexican flair to your room.

These devotional metal paintings or carved plaques are typical representations of Mexican and Latin American folk art versions of religious subjects. Votive paintings represent holy figures such as Chris or the Virgin Mother. Ex-votos might display a story of a dangerous event that the artist survived and then gave thanks to the particular saint or sacred figure who interceded to save him. They are wonderfully imaginative and very collectible

A Little Piece Of Puebla In Your Home

Talavera pottery has a long and illustrious history since it was introduced to Mexico by Spain in the 16th century. The lovely city of Puebla has been making this coveted earthenware since it was founded in 1531, and the Talavera tradition dominates the city of Dolores Hildalgo as well. Then the beautiful blue and white tin-glazed tiles were used to decorate churches and monasteries; nowadays however, Talavera is used to decorate everything! Talavera has long been some of the finest pottery available due to the expense of the pigment that creates the brilliant blue used in the complex designs. Banderas Bay Trading Company is your place for authentic Talavera pottery in any of three qualities: fine, semi-fine and daily use. Flowerpots, candlesticks, urns and more; Talavera is used to create an unending array of home wares and decorations.

Mirrors can add a magical touch to your home, especially when those mirrors are handcrafted in Mexico. Brightly colored and hand painted frames add an air of whimsy and fun to kitchens, play rooms, bathrooms and more. Add an old world Mexican flavor to dining rooms, living rooms and outdoor areas with punched tin framed mirrors. Reflect the light and make small spaces appear larger with strategically placed mirrors. Contact our designers for tips on how to use mirrors to brighten and enlarge!

Romance, Meditation & Entertaining

Candles Aren’t Just For Special Occasions! Nothing sets the atmosphere like the soft glow of candles. Whether it’s illuminating an elegantly set table or adding a romantic ambiance to the bedroom or bath, candles can set the mood. Banderas Bay Trading Company has a complete line of candles and candlesticks in many shapes and styles.

Place your new paraffin candles in our variety of candleholders made from wood, copper, tin, steel and glass. Brighten your outdoor seating areas with rustic tin candelabras and luminarios or enhance your dining table with handmade holders of rustic wood, hammered tin or copper. Group wall sconces or use tall iron candelabra for soft, diffused lighting instead of harsh overheads. Whether it’s a special occasion or you are creating a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere, candles are always in style.

Peter and Tari Bowman have always been fascinated by the indigenous representation of the Catholic saints. At Banderas Bay Trading Company you might find San Pedro roughly carved from a piece of driftwood, or San Miguel carved into a stone plaque. From whimsical to reverent, these pieces are truly special.