Bob will provide a brief review of his family business as the leading American Art Deco metalwork firm in the 1920s and 30. Then he will take us step by step into the design and creation of two new Muse screens one hundred years after the original creation. Bob will share stories about the decisions involved in accepting such a commission, the many aspects involved in designing the new works and the techniques, processes and tools used in their creation.

Bob Rose

Bob Rose is the current and third family generation president of Rose Iron Works, an acclaimed leader in high end decorative and Deco metalwork. The Northeast Ohio blacksmith studio, founded in 1904 has played a significant role in the design and production of important Art Deco metalwork pieces. Bob calls upon a formal background in Mechanical Engineering combined with a lifetime of artistic involvement, to direct the decorative work of Rose Metal Industries. One of Bob’s passions is to spread the word about his family’s contribution to design and craftsmanship during the heyday of Art Deco. Throughout the summer of 2025, Bob gave a series of talks to hundreds of individuals who attended the Cleveland Museum of Arts special exhibition and also presented at the ICADS World Congress on Art Deco in Paris.