About Us

 Ethan Kohtala-Roberts is the founder and curator of Rookehurste, where heritage and modern elegance meet. Guided by a lifelong appreciation for history and fine craftsmanship, Ethan selects and restores pieces that carry both beauty and soul—antiques with presence, meant to be lived with and loved. Based in Newburgh, Indiana, he welcomes collectors and design enthusiasts who value authenticity, quiet luxury, and the timeless art of surrounding oneself with meaningful things.