Rose Chair
Made by Edra
Masanori Umeda conceived the Rose Chair in 1990 as an act of pure poetic imagination, translating the form of a flower in full bloom into a fully functional armchair. It remains one of the most recognized objects in postmodern Italian design, occupying a space where craft and surrealism meet with equal conviction.
Each petal is individually cut, filled, and layered by hand, placing the piece firmly within the tradition of Italian alta artigianalità. The upholstery is velvet, chosen for its depth of color and the way it shifts tone with light and touch. Beneath the soft exterior, a metal and solid wood frame provides the structural discipline that allows the organic silhouette to hold its shape across decades of use.
- Designed by Masanori Umeda, 1990
- Handcrafted petal construction, individually layered
- Velvet upholstery available in a range of colorways
- Metal and solid wood internal frame
- Made to order in Italy
Umeda, a Japanese designer deeply shaped by his years in Milan and his association with the Memphis Group, brought a sensibility to his work that was equal parts precision and provocation. The Rose Chair is not a decorative object that happens to seat, nor a functional chair that happens to charm. It is both, entirely and without compromise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Edra Rose Chair first designed?
Masanori Umeda designed the Rose Chair for Edra in 1990. It debuted as a landmark of postmodern Italian design and has remained in continuous production since, made to order in Italy.
What upholstery options are available for the Rose Chair?
The Rose Chair is upholstered in velvet, which Umeda selected for its tonal depth and the way it responds to light and handling. It is available in a range of colorways, with specific options confirmed at the time of order.
How is the Rose Chair constructed?
Each petal is individually cut, filled, and layered by hand by Edra's artisans in Italy. The interior structure is a metal and solid wood frame, which gives the sculptural silhouette its long-term stability.
Who is Masanori Umeda and what is his design background?
Masanori Umeda is a Japanese designer who spent formative years working in Milan, including a period with Ettore Sottsass and later as a founding figure of the Memphis Group. His work is characterized by a dialogue between Eastern sensibility and Italian radical design culture.
Is the Rose Chair a functional seat or primarily a collector's object?
The Rose Chair functions as a genuine armchair with a structured internal frame designed for regular use. Its standing as a collectible icon of 20th-century design does not come at the expense of its utility.