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What is the style of the Argyle chair?
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The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Cassina Rennie Mackintosh Holzstuhl Designerstuhl Hill House chair
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Cassina Rennie Hill House chair, designed von Charles R. Mackintosh, von 1970.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Leather
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Designed Chair by Cassina
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall back chair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina. Chair designed in 1902, and relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Hill House" chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Alivar
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Alivar
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary set of 4 iconic "Hill House" chairs designed by Charle Rennie Mackintosh and produced in Italy in the 1980s by the well-known company Alivar.
These chairs are called the mothers of design, designed in 1903 for the Hill House in Glasgow are still in production and a flagship product of many companies after more than 120 years.
The chairs are in very good condition with a few tiny signs of time as shown in the photographs; they have been reupholstered with a gorgeous blue linen velvet.
Product Name: "Hill House" Chairs
Designer: Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Year of Design: 1903
Style: Modern/Art Nouveau
Main Materials: Wood, linen velvet
Distinctive Design: Geometric lines, high back with openings
Dimensions: 41x35xH141cm - Seat height 45cm
Typical Use: Living room, dining room, office
Design Icon: Yes, considered the mothers of design
Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of environments and furnishing styles
Current Status of Design: Still in production, testimony to their longevity and relevance in design
Additional Notes: "Hill House" chairs are a design icon, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903 and still produced and appreciated for their distinctive style and history.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a celebrated Scottish architect, designer and painter, born June 7, 1868, in Glasgow and died December 10, 1928. He is considered one of the most important exponents of the Art Nouveau movement and one of the most influential architects and designers of his time.
Mackintosh studied at the Glasgow School of Art, where he met his wife, Margaret Macdonald, also an artist and designer. Together, they formed an influential group of artists known as "The Glasgow Four" or "Spook School," which also included Frances Macdonald and James Herbert...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Original Ashwood Sheepskin Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship: the Black Stained Ashwood Cassina Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. This exquisite piece, featuring a reupholstered seat cush...
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By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Set of 2 Argyle Chairs by Charles R Mackintosh for Atelier International
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Argyle chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Atelier International, Designed 1897 and exhibited at the Eighth Secession Exhibition in Vienna, Austria in 1900,
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