

ABOUT US
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REPURPOSEDBy strategically sourcing wood instead of using
intensive forestry methods, we actively reduce the
carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. In this way, each
TARACEA® creation enriches the environment.OUR WOODS: WHERE OUR STORY BEGINS -
RECOVEREDWe take great care to recover
fallen and hurricane-tumbled
trees without damaging their
surrounding ecosystems. This
process can take years from
start to finish. Ours is a difficult
but highly rewarding job that
allows us to rescue what would
otherwise have been wasted,
and to reduce carbon emissions
in the process. -
RECLAIMEDThere's a certain beauty that
only time can create. Our
reclamation process allows us
to harness the wood’s
authentic character in the
creation of our designs. -
REFORESTEDWe are involved with sustainably managed
forests throughout Mexico, this ensures that
small land owners have an incentive in
preserving and maintaining forests.
We also have plantations that provide a wood
source that actively contributes to the
reduction of carbon in our atmosphere.
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REPURPOSEDBy strategically sourcing wood instead of using intensive forestry methods, we actively reduce the carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. In this way, each TARACEA® creation enriches the environment.OUR WOODS: WHERE OUR STORY BEGINS
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RECOVEREDWe take great care to recover
fallen and hurricane-tumbled
trees without damaging their
surrounding ecosystems. This
process can take years from
start to finish. Ours is a difficult
but highly rewarding job that
allows us to rescue what would
otherwise have been wasted,
and to reduce carbon emissions
in the process. -
RECLAIMEDThere's a certain beauty that
only time can create. Our
reclamation process allows us
to harness the wood’s
authentic character in the
creation of our designs. -
REFORESTEDWe are involved with sustainably managed forests throughout Mexico, this ensures that small land owners have an incentive in preserving and maintaining forests. We also have plantations that provide a wood source that actively contributes to the reduction of carbon in our atmosphere.
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REIMAGINEDWe are inspired by nature and committed
to preserving her beauty. The woods we
hand select are processed in a way
that uncovers their natural elegance."Our work aims to honor the life of a tree
and its worthy journey through earth,
turning it into an expressive work. "
–Javier Suárez -
The full integration we’ve developed
at TARACEA® allows us to completely
control our operation, from
sourcing, to processing, to the
socially responsible manufacturing
of our furniture. This commitment to
excellence ensures that you receive
a product that not only surpasses
expectations in terms of design, but
also nurtures our environment and
enriches the lives of our employees. -
OUR MILLOur woods are processed individually in a way that
maximizes their value and uncovers their natural beauty.
From a single tree, we may allocate sections for
sculptures, slabs, veneers, or boards.
Some of our woods are over 100” wide, prohibitively dense,
or laced with metal and concrete waste. These challenges
often necessitate hardware that is not commercially
available.
We have, therefore, developed custom techniques and
tools that allow us to mill even the most difficult logs. -
Once milled, the woods arrive at our kilns, which are
monitored both locally and remotely from Italy to
ensure optimum drying.
This part of the process takes about one week for
veneers, and almost three months for 2” to 3” slabs.
Every gust of wind, every fire, and every storm
creates tensions in a tree’s trunk. If not removed at
this stage, they can cause the wood to crack and
split over time. While we sometimes purposefully
create cracks, we want each piece to leave our kilns
completely stable.
Depending on the wood’s species, shape, and size, it
can take as little as one year to as much as several
decades for a log at our mill to reach our factory
floor. Many pieces must wait years for the right project
to come along. From there, each piece is entrusted
to the skilled hands of our master craftsmen.OUR KILNS
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REIMAGINEDWe are inspired by nature and committed to preserving her beauty. The woods we hand select are processed in a way that uncovers their natural elegance."Our work aims to honor the life of a tree
and its worthy journey through earth,
turning it into an expressive work. "
–Javier Suárez -
The full integration we’ve developed at TARACEA® allows us to completely control our operation, from sourcing, to processing, to the socially responsible manufacturing of our furniture. This commitment to excellence ensures that you receive a product that not only surpasses expectations in terms of design, but also nurtures our environment and enriches the lives of our employees.
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OUR MILLOur woods are processed individually in a way that maximizes their value and uncovers their natural beauty. From a single tree, we may allocate sections for sculptures, slabs, veneers, or boards. Some of our woods are over 100” wide, prohibitively dense, or laced with metal and concrete waste. These challenges often necessitate hardware that is not commercially available. We have, therefore, developed custom techniques and tools that allow us to mill even the most difficult logs.
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OUR KILNS
Once milled, the woods arrive at our kilns, which are monitored both locally and remotely from Italy to ensure optimum drying. This part of the process takes about one week for veneers, and almost three months for 2” to 3” slabs.
Every gust of wind, every fire, and every storm creates tensions in a tree’s trunk. If not removed at this stage, they can cause the wood to crack and split over time. While we sometimes purposefully create cracks, we want each piece to leave our kilns completely stable. Depending on the wood’s species, shape, and size, it can take as little as one year to as much as several decades for a log at our mill to reach our factory floor. Many pieces must wait years for the right project to come along. From there, each piece is entrusted to the skilled hands of our master craftsmen.
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REFINEDOur furniture is unique, from its striking
original designs – which emphasize both
beauty and functionality – to its
contributions to the environment and our
society. Each piece has a deep and varied
history that sets it apart from
commercial equivalents. -
With every TARACEA® creation, our
master craftsmen pay homage to the
500 years of artistry that preceded
them.
From ageing techniques to
hand-applied finishes and decorative
touches, they suffuse each piece of
furniture with centuries of tradition. -
While all of our designs
begin at the mill, our
craftsmen truly bring
out the peak expression
of the wood. -
At TARACEA®, we use a mentor/apprentice
system. When a master craftsman works
on a TARACEA® creation, an apprentice
assists. This brings him or her one step
closer to becoming a TARACEA® Master
Craftsman. -
Our artisan development system is not only socially
responsible; it is socially uplifting. This method has created an
enduring, mutual loyalty, allowing us to retain and nurture our
employees for years at a time. Many families work with us for
several generations.
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REFINED
Our furniture is unique, from its striking original designs – which emphasize both beauty and functionality – to its contributions to the environment and our society. Each piece has a deep and varied history that sets it apart from commercial equivalents. -
With every TARACEA® creation, our master craftsmen pay homage to the 500 years of artistry that preceded them.
From ageing techniques to hand-applied finishes and decorative touches, they suffuse each piece of furniture with centuries of tradition. -
While all of our designs begin at the mill, our craftsmen truly bring out the peak expression of the wood.
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At TARACEA®, we use a mentor/apprentice system. When a master craftsman works on a TARACEA® creation, an apprentice assists. This brings him or her one step closer to becoming a TARACEA® Master Craftsman.
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Our artisan development system is not only socially responsible; it is socially uplifting. This method has created an enduring, mutual loyalty, allowing us to retain and nurture our employees for years at a time. Many families work with us for several generations.
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The word Taracea refers to an artisanal technique that has a history spanning thousands of years. It first meant the joining together of different wood species, and has evolved to denote wooden craft that use bone and metal as decorative elements. Much like the evolution of the word itself, TARACEA® has adapted its product offerings over time. The traditional furniture we came to be known for – with intricate carvings and antique-inspired marquetry – ha made way for our more contemporary, clean-lined pieces.
For over 30 years, we have mastered a wide variety of traditional artisanal methods that lend an earthy warmth to both modern and classical designs. When Javier initially set out to create furniture for his own home, he wanted unique pieces that were full of character, regardless of the decade they reflected. The skill and dedication of the Mexican artisans at TARACEA® has made his dream a reality. Our master craftsmen create each unique piece by hand, from our old world styles to our contemporary and live edge collections.TARACEATHE MEANING OF