For over 25 years Carlos Taylor-Swanson has been creating objects of lasting beauty out of wood. From a picture framing shop in the Chicago area , Taylor-Swanson moved to work in one of Seattle’s prestigious fine art galleries. He later purchased a custom framing and gallery business in LaConner, Washington. During the next 7 years Taylor-Swanson achieved notoriety winning several regional and national awards for his creative framing designs. Eager for new challenges, Taylor-Swanson capitalized on his extensive art and design background and found a challenging career in the luxury yacht industry specializing in the custom veneering of the interior woodwork. The opportunity to work at a level without compromise proved to be both educational and rewarding. Over the last 10 years he has been involved in creating several of the most elegant yacht interiors built in the US.

Building Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings, LLC has taken time. Starting out as a part-time venture, Taylor-Swanson’s work has included built-in entertainment centers, a residential stair hand-rail system, woodwork repair in a vintage Rolls Royce, a lighted pedestal for a sculpture by Dale Chihuly, custom-designed entry tables and a complete remodel of the salon interior for a 65 - foot yacht. Now Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings has his energies full-time. Madera and Gallery Madera will grant Taylor-Swanson the opportunity to join together his love of woodworking, his passion for art and his desire to promote community.

Where to Find Us…

From I-5 Northbound and Southbound, take the downtown Tacoma exit (I 705) merge right to exit to the Tacoma Dome. At the end of the ramp (S. 26th st.) turn left, at the second light (Pacific Ave.) turn right, proceed to S. 23rd and turn right, turn left onto Court A (alley).

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