Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, born in Glasgow in 1868 and passing away in London on December 10, 1928, was a significant figure just before the Modern Movement. He is best known for his design of the Glasgow School of Art. Mackintosh was the leading figure of the group known as "The Glasgow School," where he stood out for reviving the genuine values of Scottish vernacular and the Neo-Gothic aesthetic. This group, often referred to as the "School of Ghosts," gained recognition across Europe, presenting in major cities like Liège in 1895, London in 1896, Vienna in 1900, and many more.

Among Mackintosh's most notable works, in addition to the Glasgow School of Art, are Windyhill House in Kilmacolm (1900), Hill House in Helensburgh (1902-03), the refurbishment of a house in Derngate, Northampton (1916-20), and the design of Tea Rooms in Glasgow for Miss Cranston. His interior designs, especially chairs, became emblematic, where the spatial composition converged. His work ranged from fluid, delicate forms to more rigorously geometric shapes, making his designs iconic in both their simplicity and innovation.