Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Chair By Charles Rennie Mackintosh Production Cassina Authenticated

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A chair resembling a throne, which was created by the celebrated architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904 for the "Willow Tea Rooms" located in Glasgow. The back of the chair is tall and semi-circular, and it served the purpose of dividing the entrance area from the tea-room situated behind it. Mackintosh's Art Nouveau and geometrical style is clearly visible in the design of the back, which encompasses the seat flawlessly. Moreover, the emerging modernist ideas and Asian influence, especially from Japan, played a significant role in inspiring Mackintosh's creations. As the Japanese culture became more open to the rest of the world, its design principles gained immense popularity and accessibility. This was particularly evident in Glasgow, where the shipyards at the River Clyde were introduced to Japanese engineers and navy. Finally, the chair's provenance can be traced back to MJ Long, OBE, who was the principal architect partner on the project of British Library.

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