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gila river woodworks - custom designed, hand crafted, heirloom quality furniture


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My name is Jay Slavec and the crafting of fine furniture has been my profession for the last 15 years.

jay slavek in the grw workshopI have found great satisfaction in visualizing, creating, and presenting one-of-a-kind, heirloom quality furniture to a long list of satisfied clients.

The enjoyment that people experience when they see their original ideas as completed pieces remains a source of personal pride and the enduring charm and quality of hand crafted furniture provides clients and their families a source of pleasure for years to come.

Having made my home here in southwest New Mexico, I started Gila River Woodworks in 1989 crafting Santa Fe style furniture exclusively to meet a high demand for  these attractive designs.
I continue to build in the Santa Fe style but also offer traditional and contemporary designs and tailor my work to meet clients particular requirements.  I now create in almost any style of furniture - including original designs or complements to existing pieces.

Often clients have a specific piece in mind when they call, although it is not necessary to provide anything beyond an "idea."   Gila River Woodworks will work with your plans until achieving satisfaction.  You are especially encouraged to participate in the design process as this often leads to a more sensitive apprecia- tion of the finished piece and a better integration with your existing style and room design.

If you are interested in one-of-a-kind, lifetime quality, designed especially for you, please contact Gila River Woodworks.

Jay Slavec


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