Imitation, Flattery & Reputation

Being the pioneer in custom furniture design handmade in solid rosewood, we see our designs emulated and copied, for the past few decades.  Check out the following companies that use our original photography directly from the Rosewood House portfolio and claim the product as their own. It’s one thing to copy designs, it’s another level when a company claims its own furniture prowess using photos from other designers. Looking at their actual offerings, it was evident the companies have sub-standard rosewood furniture that are discontinued styles from two decades ago – they are not designers nor do they carry their own line of furniture. Rosewood House authentic rosewood furniture is only available from Rosewood House.

Below: company is based in Okinawa, Japan. They use photos of our step tansu in Marin, writing desk, chair and stool in Pleasanton, dining table in Menlo Park, dresser in Oakland, and PC working home office desk in Concord, CA.

Below: company is based in Berkshire, England. They use our photo from our Rosewood House customer’s home in Napa, CA.

Both companies have been notified of their copyright infringement and acknowledged their copyright infringement. They use catalog and pamphlet images, discontinued in the 1980s. These copyright infringing companies do business by removing logos from other companies furniture photos and marketing it as their own – caveat emptor.

Authentic and genuine Rosewood House furniture is sold only through our two stores. Our furniture is not sold or distributed through drop shipping, middlemen, third parties. We have unique product IDs that are individual to each of our sold items and our furniture collection is hand stamped with its own Rosewood House signature, signifying its authenticity. Each piece is backed by our service and commitment to our customers, with a reputation built over forty years.

If you have any questions or comments about authenticity and original design, we’d be happy to hear from you, contact us by email or phone. Thank you – Wilson, Rosewood House.