About Apodaca Native Designs
Ernie Apodaca
I hope you find something you like and are interested in ordering. We make all of the furniture to your desired size, color, and style. This is not mass produced furniture. I look forward to discussing your requirements. Thanks for your interest! --Ernie Apodaca
Apodaca Native Design produces furniture and interior design accessories for hotels, offices, casinos and private residences.
It is a family owned company and are proud to offer you the best quality available in craftsmanship and materials.
Owner Ernie Apodaca is true native of the West. He is a Blackfeet Indian from Browning, Montana, by way of Seattle. "My background influences me on a daily basis," says Ernie, and it shows in his work.
Apodaca Native Design hand-builds original upholstered furniture in their unique designs: oversized chairs and couches, ottomans, pillows, and leather throws.
In addition to leather, designers employ loom-state chenilles, Italian suedes, and ethnic woven fabrics. What makes their work instantly recognizable is the addition of hand-tooled leather, wood carvings that might resemble totem poles, and hand-painted western scenes or Native American designs.
"Each piece shares a story of the tribe's legends and lore," says Ernie. A club chair bears northwestern tribal designs, a wing chair is painted with a bald eagle, or perhaps a medicine wheel with horses representing the four directions. A love seat might be embellished with a design centered around peace pipes.
"These pipes are used not just to end conflict," explains Ernie, "but to send prayers and offerings to the Great Spirit in the smoke from the tobacco."
Ernie has many years in the upholstery business, but ... (the company) was the result of a tragic fire (in the 1990s). Ernie recalls "Inspiration came in the form of a vision to share the beauty and meaning of Native American history with others." This inspiration also included the birth of "Miracle" the white buffalo in August, 1994. White buffaloes are especially significant spiritual events in plains culture.
Ernie also realized that if successful he could provide employment to Native Americans on the reservations while encouraging the promulgation of various tribes' cultural history.
His work has since expanded to include scenic paintings and wildlife and hand-tooled leather; in addition to reinterpreting the Native experience, they now pay homage to the West itself.
Our thanks to Chase Ewald for these words. Chase Ewald is an editor for Cowboys and Indians magazine.
It is a family owned company and are proud to offer you the best quality available in craftsmanship and materials.
Owner Ernie Apodaca is true native of the West. He is a Blackfeet Indian from Browning, Montana, by way of Seattle. "My background influences me on a daily basis," says Ernie, and it shows in his work.
Apodaca Native Design hand-builds original upholstered furniture in their unique designs: oversized chairs and couches, ottomans, pillows, and leather throws.
In addition to leather, designers employ loom-state chenilles, Italian suedes, and ethnic woven fabrics. What makes their work instantly recognizable is the addition of hand-tooled leather, wood carvings that might resemble totem poles, and hand-painted western scenes or Native American designs.
"Each piece shares a story of the tribe's legends and lore," says Ernie. A club chair bears northwestern tribal designs, a wing chair is painted with a bald eagle, or perhaps a medicine wheel with horses representing the four directions. A love seat might be embellished with a design centered around peace pipes.
"These pipes are used not just to end conflict," explains Ernie, "but to send prayers and offerings to the Great Spirit in the smoke from the tobacco."
Ernie has many years in the upholstery business, but ... (the company) was the result of a tragic fire (in the 1990s). Ernie recalls "Inspiration came in the form of a vision to share the beauty and meaning of Native American history with others." This inspiration also included the birth of "Miracle" the white buffalo in August, 1994. White buffaloes are especially significant spiritual events in plains culture.
Ernie also realized that if successful he could provide employment to Native Americans on the reservations while encouraging the promulgation of various tribes' cultural history.
His work has since expanded to include scenic paintings and wildlife and hand-tooled leather; in addition to reinterpreting the Native experience, they now pay homage to the West itself.
Our thanks to Chase Ewald for these words. Chase Ewald is an editor for Cowboys and Indians magazine.
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