Rose traveled the world to find the most exquisite antiques for her shop and her private clients, striving to find one piece in each shipment that would give character to the whole collection —one piece with such singular style that it could inspire a room. When she began designing her own furniture a few years later, she sought to create a collection where every piece was that special piece.

For over thirty years, Rose Tarlow Melrose House has stayed true to this vision to create timeless designs that possess a twist and character to make each chair, each table, each textile, each accessory – extraordinary. We embrace the integrity of generations of craftsmen and artisans, and recognize the character that age and natural imperfections can bring. We take an idea and play with it, change the proportion, make it comfortable, add a feature that only those who truly know can see. We celebrate the enigmatic beauty of the unexpected – for us the magic is in the details that give each piece its own personality and taken as a whole, forms the heart of everything we create.

In 1997, Rose was inspired to create her own line of textiles to complement her furniture. The fabrics span from sheers to velvets and include outdoor textiles. This comprehensive collection now includes proprietary leathers, trims and wall coverings. All elements exude Rose’s unique aesthetic of old-world sophistication made relevant for today’s tastes and lifestyles.

Today, Rose Tarlow Melrose House products, including lighting and accessories, are sold at the company’s flagship on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, and are represented by the finest multi-line showrooms across the country. The philosophy—of original design, charming eccentricity and uncompromising quality —remains true to the secluded antique shop where Rose Tarlow first began her design story many years ago.