Charles Rennie Mackintosh

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh

The genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh was that he forged a new style for a new age and influenced design for all time.

Born in Glasgow in 1868, Mackintosh studied at the Glasgow School of Art, which he later redesigned into what is recognised as his masterpiece. He worked in Glasgow on schools, a church, homes, and offices, but he did not simply draw up architectural plans. Mackintosh took over every aspect of design—furniture, lamps, doors, locks, and even hatstands.

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“Mr. Mackintosh’s work reveals a rare and individual genius, combining strength of design with an almost Japanese delicacy of execution.” ― Gleeson White, The Studio Magazine, 1897

He married a fellow student, Margaret Macdonald. Along with his friend Herbert McNair, and Margaret’s sister Frances, they formed ‘The Four’ and were invited to Europe where their work was acclaimed. However, Glaswegians were slow to appreciate such radical new work. Margaret worked with her husband on his projects, creating panels, tiles and textiles to be incorporated into the rooms he created.

Mackintosh fell from popularity and his last years were sad ones, beset by financial and health problems. He died in London in 1928, seemingly forgotten.

Comments (2)

  1. Tricia Koffel

    So very much enjoyed your talk on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Susannah. I first became aware of him when the daughter of close English friends was transferred to Helensburgh. A family visit to Hill House resulted in their sending a booklet about Mackintosh to me and over the years that has been followed by more Mackintosh, including a beautiful calendar from which I have framed two of my favourites. I myself have visited 78 Derngate – what a beautiful place! And one day, hopefully, a trip to the Mackintosh at the Willow would be wonderful. I learnt so much from your talk – congratulations and thank you!

    Warm regards,
    Tricia

    • Susannah Fullerton

      Tricia, I am delighted you so enjoyed the talk. I do envy you your calendar, but am going to look for one when I visit Scotland next year. His designs are just so stunning.
      And I really hope you get to enjoy morning or afternoon tea at Mackintosh at the Willow. Isn’t it fabulous that it has been recently ‘saved’ and is again in such good repair.

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