Founded by an artisan.
Chris Kinlaw founded MIXMA - a bespoke furniture production practice - after completing an architectural education at SCAD. Kinlaw’s signature glazed lava stone technique is the result of a years-long study in materiality, chemistry, and color theory. Through his mastery of this technique, he brings a sense of refined peculiarity to what begins as a raw and unordinary canvas.
The factory in Guadalajara is overseen by Kinlaw, who rallies the best of the best - a crew of master carpenters, precision metalworkers, stone artisans, and upholsterers to work in close collaboration and harmony to produce furniture and fine art that sings.
The works produced by MIXMA are regularly displayed in galleries, fine art exhibitions, and design publications worldwide.
An infinite number of colors, tailored specifically to your project.
In addition to our unique glazing processes, we specialize in finding innovative solutions to your most challenging projects.
Foundry Experiments
We partnered with artist Misha Kahn to produce a canonical set of chairs for an exhibition hosted by Friedman Benda. Each chair frame is made from dozens of 3D printed molds, cast in aluminum, seamlessly welded together and powder coated. Upholstered by the artist in New York.
Working Against Gravity
Following his inaugural show at Sight Unseen displaying a prototype, we worked with Ian Felton to refine the fabrication method of his Mullu coffee table. We crafted the finished piece as shown in hand-formed copper finished with a unique automotive finish.
A Marriage of Materials
French designer Margaux Lafond wowed us with many unique concepts for her NYC townhouse project. The fruits of our collaboration are a set of glazed volcanic stone nesting tables that seem to float on their trunk-like chiseled oak pedestals.
Working in a wide range of materials. Using an ever-evolving arsenal of techniques.
Artisanal Woodcraft
We employ an ever-growing crew of the best carpenters in Mexico. Production capabilities include fine wood furniture, sculpture, and architectural elements. We work using a hybrid of old-world and cutting-edge methods.
Upholstery
Our foray into upholstery began as a collaboration with a production director from a famed Parisian upholstery house. Our philosophy: Heirloom quality pieces are crafted by paying attention to all of the internal details you can't see.
Leatherworking
There are few places with a richer history of leather artistry than Leon, Guanajuato in central Mexico. We source locally produced leather and work with an award-winning artisan to realize masterworks in engraved, embroidered, and hand-stitched leather.
Sand Casting
- Aluminum
- Iron
- Bronze
Welding
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
Metalworking
- Copper
- Brass
6-axis CNC machining
- Metal
- Wood
- Stone
2D Waterjet Cutting
- Metal
- Stone
High-power Laser Cutting
- Carbon Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Bronze
You talk. We listen.
MIXMA is a turn-key manufacturing and production management solution. We believe in strong collaborations, fostering transparent communications, and forging lifelong relationships with the clients we serve. Get in touch with our Guadalajara production team directly or meet with one of our NYC or SF-based furniture designers in person to discuss your project.
