About Carlos
From commercial spaces to yacht interiors to heirloom furniture, I've spent forty years designing and creating. Raised among educators, artists, and weekend builders, I discovered my calling as a maker early. At 12 I built a backyard clubhouse that grew large enough to catch the attention of city planners; you could say it became an early and unfortunate lesson in design best practices. My professional career began in a Chicago area picture framing shop and moved through the art world and carpentry before landing in the exacting realm of yacht interiors. A decade in Anacortes and Tacoma, Washington boatyards taught me uncompromising standards while crafting interiors for vessels up to 240 feet. In 2006, I launched Madera Furniture Company to fill a Pacific Northwest need for artisan-made custom furniture, cabinetry, and architectural elements. Madera’s goal has always been simple: combine architectural discipline with personal intention in every piece. 20 years later, homeowners, designers, and architects trust Madera for dependable design, confident material choices, and integrity of craft.
Following my wife's academic career path, our family moved to Salt Lake City in 2017. Managing Madera from 900 miles away proved challenging but not insurmountable thanks to a trustworthy and dedicated team, as well as regular trips back to Tacoma. 9 years later, the torch has been passed and I have sold Madera.
I'm ready for the next chapter.
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