The Rose Beetle Side Chair
A dining chair that is beautiful as a sculpture.
The back and seat curve in one continuous shell, divided by a single soft seam down the spine. Rounded and cocooning, the form rises above four slender black metal legs that nearly disappear beneath it, giving the chair a surprising sense of lightness.
Designed by GamFratesi for GUBI in 2013, the Beetle Chair has become one of the most enduring silhouettes in contemporary design. The designers were inspired by the anatomy of a beetle, the way a protective shell surrounds something softer and more vulnerable within. That tension between structure and comfort became the essence of the chair: a sculptural shell with generous padding and a form that moves naturally with the body.
These examples are upholstered in a dusty rose velvet, a muted clay-pink that warms toward terracotta in sunlight and settles into mauve as the light fades. The color feels quietly rich rather than sweet. The shell cups the body with an enveloping back and generous seat, while the tapered black legs hold the soft volume aloft with an effortless elegance.
Beautiful gathered around a dining table, tucked beneath a desk, or used as sculptural accents in a living space, they bring softness, comfort, and a distinct sense of form wherever they land. Sold individually.
- Dimensions: 19.5"W x 16"D x 34"H
- Seat: 18" high
- Period: 2013 design, GamFratesi for GUBI
- Materials: Velvet upholstered shell, black metal legs
- Condition: Preloved, good. Minor scuffs consistent with normal use, no tears or structural damage.
Please note: Our vintage and antique pieces are sold as is. Each carries its own history, and the wear that comes with age is part of its beauty, not a flaw. We note anything essential, and we are happy to share more photos or details before you purchase, just reach out.
All furniture sales are final. Pieces must be picked up or delivered within 7 days of purchase. No refunds, returns or exchanges.
Furniture ships nationwide. Live freight rates from our shipping partner uShip are calculated at checkout. Pickup at our New York gallery store is always available, and local delivery within a 2 hour drive of NYC runs $150 within 20 miles or $250 beyond.