Rose Iron Works

We have released a new book, Revisiting the Muse , which I wrote and is published by ATBOSH Media Ltd.. It provides a back story and photo journey of the process of designing and creating the continuation pieces in the Deco Muse Screen series. It’s now available in both hard and soft cover versions on our web site. The soft cover edition is also available on Amazon. New note cards, coasters and prints are also now available.

REMINDER: Please join us for some fun “Bob Stories” at the Fireside Chat at The Cleveland History Center / Western Reserve Historical Society tomorrow Thursday 12/11 at 5:30. In addition to a Holiday Season focus on hearth’s we’ve graced in the past, I’ll be sharing some tidbits about a few projects with which you may not be familiar. I’ll also provide a glimpse into the 17th World Congress on Art Deco at which I lectured recently. Hope to see you there!!

News - Just got word from Ideastream- the finished feature on Rose Iron Works & Deco airs tonight on Applause at 8:30 on WVIZ/PBS. Such an honor to work with their amazing team on this project.

Find a link to the video at ideastream.org

Before we dive into what's ahead, we wanted to share a glimpse of where we've been recently. The Euclid Beach carousel project was a labor of love. It was our pleasure to donate our time and design experience, in honor of our family - using salvage materials from the original Euclid Beach carousel to creat a one-of-a-kind Q-Line railing. Designed for both beauty and function, this piece allows people to line up, lean in, and connect with the carousel's rich history-just as generations before us did.
October 2024
Repurposed Historic Leftovers from the Euclid Beach Carousel at the

From the Cleveland History Center.
Saved pieces of the original Euclid Beach Carousel were reworked into a Que Line Rail and Display Barrier Stanchions for the Western Reserve Historical Society. These, along with a whimsical “Are you Tall Enough?” child height measurement gauge were donated by Bob and Carolyn Rose, with special tribute to the monumental effort spearheaded by John Frato (deceased 9/3/2024) to restore the carousel, showcase its history and provide enjoyment for all visitors.

We've been remiss in sharing updates - but it's time we caught you up on the excited things happening in the world of Art Deco! From exhibition to restorations and fresh design inspiration, there's no shortage of dazzling developments. Stay tuned as we share highlights, stories and sneak peeks from the heart of the Art Deco scene. You're not going t want to miss what is coming next.