European Decorative Arts and Sculpture High-Back Side Chair Made in Glasgow, Scotland, Europec. 1897 Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish, 1868 - 1928. Probably made by Herbert Smith and Son, Glasgow, Scotland. Stained oak; caning with horsehair Currently not on view 1987-71-1 Purchased with the Fiske Kimball Fund and the Thomas Skelton Harrison Fund, 1987 |
LabelDesigned for the Luncheon Room of the Argyle Street Tea Rooms in Glasgow, this high-back chair was the first in a series by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The high back functioned to divide and define the Luncheon Room space. |
