By Alivar, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Alivar Seating