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Rose Chair

Rose Chair

$2,000 / item

Rose Chair

By Medea

Located in New York, NY

Chair with structure in wood. Seat and back upholstered in fabric or leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Rose Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Spindleback Rose Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Spindleback Rose Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

spindle-back frames and clean-lined silhouettes. Known as a rose chair (meiguiyi) or writing chair (wenyi

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Bamboo "Rose" Chair
19th Century Bamboo "Rose" Chair

19th Century Bamboo "Rose" Chair

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Bamboo Armchair - 19th Century This armchair is called a “Rose Chair” in Chinese. Rose chairs were

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

For many years, rose chairs were thought to have been exclusively used by women due to their floral

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs with Quatrefoil Cutouts, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs with Quatrefoil Cutouts, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs with Quatrefoil Cutouts, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

For many years, rose chairs were thought to have been exclusively used by women due to their floral

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Qing style Rose Chair
Chinese Qing style Rose Chair

Chinese Qing style Rose Chair

Located in Milano, IT

This low Qing-style chair, probably identifiable as a "Rosa" chair, is a fine example of Chinese

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch
Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch

Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch

By Aranda Lasch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The rose chair is from Aranda\Lasch’s Primitive Series. Appearing like islands from the distance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch
Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch

Unique Rose Armchair from the Primitive Series by Aranda\Lasch

By Aranda Lasch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The rose chair is from Aranda\Lasch’s Primitive Series. Appearing like islands from the distance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thersia Leather Chair by Pierre Augustin Rose at Studio ALM
Thersia Leather Chair by Pierre Augustin Rose at Studio ALM

Thersia Leather Chair by Pierre Augustin Rose at Studio ALM

By Pierre Augustin Rose

Located in Paddington, NSW

Chair in sculpted solid wood Upholstered here in Embossed Tipped leather from Spinneybeck, colour

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair Of Cadillac Chairs In Chenille by Pierre Augustin Rose
Pair Of Cadillac Chairs In Chenille by Pierre Augustin Rose

Pair Of Cadillac Chairs In Chenille by Pierre Augustin Rose

By Pierre Augustin Rose

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Rose accents for a timeless look. Crafted from durable Chenille Igor Glacier fabric, these chairs are

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Polus 002 Chair in Ecorce Gray by Pierre Augustin Rose
Polus 002 Chair in Ecorce Gray by Pierre Augustin Rose

Polus 002 Chair in Ecorce Gray by Pierre Augustin Rose

By Pierre Augustin Rose

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Experience luxury with the Polus 002 Chair from Pierre Augustin Rose. This exclusive piece

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sublime set of twelve bespoke regency style Kent dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow Hollywood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs
Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs

Set of Six Rose Tarlow Melrose House Puccini Dining Chairs

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic bespoke set of six dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow Melrose House Los Angeles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs
'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs

'10' Rose Tarlow Melrose House Louis XIII Acanthus Leaf Leather Dining Chairs

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 10 Rose

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair

Located in Geneve, CH

Rose velvet Minimalist bar chair 92.5 Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 cm Materials: Velvet

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair

Located in Geneve, CH

Rose velvet minimalist bar chair 82.5 Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm Materials: Velvet

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy

Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy

By Edra, Masanori Umeda

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rose Velvet Minimalist Dining Chair
Rose Velvet Minimalist Dining Chair

Rose Velvet Minimalist Dining Chair

Located in Geneve, CH

Forest velvet Minimalist chair Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 68 cm Materials: Velvet, steel The

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chinese Merchant's Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Merchant's Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Merchant's Armchairs with Burlwood Inlay, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

, while the low back and square frame is characteristic of the diminutive rose chair. With its intriguing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs

Materials

Elm, Burl

Dusty Rose Condesa Chair by OK Design
Dusty Rose Condesa Chair by OK Design

Dusty Rose Condesa Chair by OK Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Dusty Rose Condesa Chair by OK Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 78 cm. Materials: Powder-coated

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold

Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings

Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Gustavian Single Rose Carved Chairs with Carved Detailing
Pair of Gustavian Single Rose Carved Chairs with Carved Detailing

Pair of Gustavian Single Rose Carved Chairs with Carved Detailing

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

A set of 2 gustavian rose carved chair with hand carved single rose detailing to the top of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Birch

Collector Modern Moca Chair in Bouclé Rose by Studio Rig
Collector Modern Moca Chair in Bouclé Rose by Studio Rig

Collector Modern Moca Chair in Bouclé Rose by Studio Rig

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designed to hug the body, durable

Category

2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Love Chair in Rose with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Love Chair in Rose with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc

Love Chair in Rose with Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc

By Ghidini 1961, Nika Zupanc

Located in Brooklyn, NY

wishes it deserved. Love Chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for the love you¹ve

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Rose Wood Chair by Schiønning & Elgaard
Rare Rose Wood Chair by Schiønning & Elgaard

Rare Rose Wood Chair by Schiønning & Elgaard

By Schionning & Elgaard, Randers Møbelfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare rosewood chair by Schiønning & Elgaard. Made by Randers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Chic and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather

Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Cane and Carved Wood Arm Side Chair with Rose Detail
Antique Cane and Carved Wood Arm Side Chair with Rose Detail

Antique Cane and Carved Wood Arm Side Chair with Rose Detail

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful antique Victorian carved wood armchair with a cane seat and back. This chair will make

Category

20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Ten Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Ten Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Ten Mid Century Rose Water Pink Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Orange Rose Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated

Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Commander"  chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Rose Uniacke Velvet
"Commander"  chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Rose Uniacke Velvet

"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Rose Uniacke Velvet

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in London, England

"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin upholstered in Rose Uniacke Cotton Velvet

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

DOOQ! Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
DOOQ! Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini

DOOQ! Modern Marlon Counter Chair in Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini

By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

apart. Here it is presented in a Dusty Rose Kvadrat. Other colors available. Made to Order. Pietro

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Cuff Chair in Rose Gold, Bronze and Crocodile Leather by Gulla Jónsdóttir
Cuff Chair in Rose Gold, Bronze and Crocodile Leather by Gulla Jónsdóttir

Cuff Chair in Rose Gold, Bronze and Crocodile Leather by Gulla Jónsdóttir

By Gulla Jonsdottir

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gulla Jónsdóttir Cuff Chair Rose gold, bronze, embossed crocodile leather 24 x 22 x 38.5 in Seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the world of haute couture and fashion shows, Catwalk is intended for both domestic and contract furnishings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Salvador Dalí "Leda" Sculptural Chair from “Femme à tête de roses” Painting
Salvador Dalí "Leda" Sculptural Chair from “Femme à tête de roses” Painting

Salvador Dalí "Leda" Sculptural Chair from “Femme à tête de roses” Painting

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Madrid, ES

Design taken from the painting “Femme à tête de roses” (1935) by Salvador Dalí. Structure made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini

DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini

By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

apart. Here it is presented in a Dusty Rose Kvadrat. Other colors available. Made to Order. Pietro

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Hexagonal Club Chairs in a Dusty Rose Velvet
1970s Hexagonal Club Chairs in a Dusty Rose Velvet

1970s Hexagonal Club Chairs in a Dusty Rose Velvet

By Selig

Located in Dallas, TX

A sleek modern set of lounge or club chairs made by Selig Manufacturing, circa 1970s. Part of the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pilota rose wool beige red lounge chair by Pulpo Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo

Located in Geneve, CH

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm Materials

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Lagos" / Modern Walnut and Rose Pink Upholstered Dining Side Chairs
"Lagos" / Modern Walnut and Rose Pink Upholstered Dining Side Chairs

"Lagos" / Modern Walnut and Rose Pink Upholstered Dining Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

7 Contemporary / Modern "Lagos" dining side chairs in a mid-century style with walnut frames with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chintz Roses Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Chintz Roses Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Chintz Roses Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Acquisitions Of A Solid Blonde Wood Chintz Roses Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Set includes 2 arm and 2 side

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic

Lean Back Lounge Chair Teak Pale Rose by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Lean back lounge chair teak pale rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D68 x W78 x H 78 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric
Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric

Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric

Located in Chicago, IL

Extra wide pair of beautifully designed wing chairs in a cabbage rose patterned silk/linen

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery, Linen

Pair of Vintage Side Chairs in a Rose Corded Fabric
Pair of Vintage Side Chairs in a Rose Corded Fabric

Pair of Vintage Side Chairs in a Rose Corded Fabric

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of vintage side chairs in a rose corded fabric. The wood feet are finished in mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Side Chairs

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic

Located in Geneve, CH

Fried egg left lounge chair pale rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Style Italian Lounge Chair in Velvet Rose Pink
Mid Century Style Italian Lounge Chair in Velvet Rose Pink

Mid Century Style Italian Lounge Chair in Velvet Rose Pink

Located in London, GB

craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Chairs for Ligne Roses, France, 2008.  Signed.
Pair Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Chairs for Ligne Roses, France, 2008.  Signed.

Pair Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Chairs for Ligne Roses, France, 2008. Signed.

By Ligne Roset, Pierre Paulin

Located in Kansas City, MO

Great pair of round Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Chairs. Signed and dated 2008, these have been used very

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Set of 2 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Set of 2 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Orange Rose Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder

Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Set of 4 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Set of 4 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 orange rose Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder

Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Orange Rose Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Orange Rose Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Orange Rose Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner

Located in Geneve, CH

Orange rose caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated

Category

2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rose Remix Lassen Chair by Lassen
Rose Remix Lassen Chair by Lassen

Rose Remix Lassen Chair by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Rose Remix Lassen chair by Lassen Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm Materials: textile The

Category

2010s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Textile

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