Early 20th century furniture designed by Scottish architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, and artist who was a leader of the Glasgow style in Great Britain. His work was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau, and he is one of the most important figures of Modern Style in Scotland. He was born in Glasgow in 1868. He began his studies in architecture at the age of 15, and in 1889 he joined the firm of Honeyman and Keppie. He became a partner in the firm in 1904, and he remained with them until 1913.

Mackintosh's most famous architectural works designs the Glasgow School of Art (1896-1909), the Hill House (1902-1904), and the Willow Tea Rooms (1903-1904). He also designed furniture, textiles, and other decorative objects. Mackintosh's work was not widely appreciated during his lifetime, but it has since been rediscovered and celebrated. He is more... now considered to be one of the most important and influential Scottish artists of the 20th century.

In addition to his architectural work, Mackintosh was also a prolific watercolorist and graphic artist. His work is characterized by its bold, geometric forms, and its use of simple, natural colors.

Mackintosh married Margaret Macdonald in 1900. Margaret was also a talented designer, and the couple collaborated on many projects together. They divorced in 1915, but they continued to work together. Mackintosh moved to London in 1914, and he died there in 1928. He was buried in Glasgow Cathedral. less...