At the turn of the 20th century, the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh created a singular, wholly original design style that was both lyrical and sleekly modern. Within his architectural schemes for schools, private homes and restaurants, Mackintosh — frequently working in collaboration with his wife, the artist Margaret Macdonald — invented an aesthetic that blends the organic flow of the Art Nouveau style and the honest simplicity of the English Arts & Crafts movement.
Mackintosh was born into a working-class Glasgow family, the fourth of the 11 children of a police clerk and his wife. At age 15, Mackintosh began to take night classes at the Glasgow School of Art — where he would study until 1894 — and the following year started an apprenticeship with local architect John Hutchison.
At the GSA, Mackintosh befriended Macdonald, her sister, Frances, and fellow architecture student Herbert McNair. Together they formed a graphic design team known as the Four, and were admired for their illustrations featuring sinuous botanical forms and sylph-like women. Around the same time, Mackintosh was hired by the architectural firm Honeyman and Keppie. where he drafted the company’s winning design for a new GSA building. The structure, with its brooding, asymmetrical facade punctuated by soaring studio windows, would be his architectural masterwork. By 1900, Mackintosh was designing houses and began the interiors for a group of Glasgow tea parlors in which he and Macdonald would produce some of the most alluring, lushly graphic decors of the era. Mackintosh’s work became widely influential on the continent, particularly among Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser and other members of the Vienna Secession movement.
His work on private homes and tearooms generated the furniture designs for which Mackintosh is best known today. These include the Hill House chair, with its latticed back; the Argyle Street Tea Room chair, which features an oval head rail with a cutout that resembles a bird in flight; and several others — all instantly recognizable for their stunning tall backs.
Mackintosh’s furniture works well in both traditional and modern interiors, though by virtue of both its familiarity and striking lines it tends to stand out. Because he was much more esteemed in Europe than in Britain, relatively few antique Mackintosh works survive, and those that have are museum pieces. Recently produced examples of his designs are widely available — notably, the Italian firm Cassina has been making fine Mackintosh pieces since the early 1970s. As you will see on 1stDibs, the furniture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh is ever intriguing and engaging. His work is a historical touchstone that would be welcome in the home of any modern design aficionado.
Black Lacquered Wood Domino Side Table by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1970
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Lacquered Wood Domino Side Table by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1970 Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, ...
Wood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Lacquered Domino Side Table, circa 1970
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Charles Rennie Mackintosh black lacquered domino side tables. Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. Dimensions: Diam. 59 cm x H 78 cm. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Wood
Black Lacquer Side Table with Svarowski Stones
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice side table with two drawers, on the sides and front ornamented with svarowski stones, crystals.
Beech
$1,200 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Sculptural Side Table & Stool, Black Lacquered Wood, Panorammma, Mexico
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult Stool remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a modernist manner. This edition of Cult Stool in stark contrast to its predecesor is redu...
Resin, Wood
$3,248
H 18.71 in W 17.72 in D 25.4 in
Art Deco / Bauhaus Side Table, Black Lacquer, Chromed, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful, rare and high-qulaity restored side table / former luggage table. The table was used as a luggage table in the 1920/30s with steel trims at the top for placing a suitcase...
Metal
Black Lacquer Side Table with Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black Lacquer Side Table with Gilt Motif
Lacquer
$2,030
H 17.33 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Maison Charles Style Brass & Chrome Bicolor Side Table, circa 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Romeo Rega, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning vintage midcentury angled polished brass and chrome-plated side or end table with beveled edged glass table top attributed to the Vereinigte Werkstätten München, circa 1970s...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Black Oak Tables Solid Wood, France, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid pair of blackened oak tables, circa 1970 Beautiful pair of side tables or bedroom side tables. Handcrafted small tables made from oak in good condition with no major blemish...
Oak
Cassina Round Dining Table by Charles Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904, the 304 dining table is a rare collector's piece produced by Cassina Italy in the 80s. It is currently out of production. This table w...
Ash
$2,204
H 19.49 in Dm 19.69 in
G. Moscatelli Nightstand or Side Table, Lacquered Wood and Crystal, Italy 1970s
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant and rare nightstand or side table designed by Gianni Moscatelli and produced by Formanova in Italy during the 1970s. This small round table is crafted in black lacquered ros...
Crystal, Metal, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Charles Hollis Jones O Line Side Table, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Culver City, CA
This table is gorgeous, the "O Line" table is one of Charles Hollis Jones' most iconic designs. It is a side table made entirely out of acrylic, featuring a circular top and a cylindrical base. The table's name is derived from the shape of its base, which resembles the letter "O." The O Line table was first introduced in the late 1960s and quickly became a symbol of Jones' innovative approach to furniture design. The use of acrylic in the construction of the table gives it a unique sense of lightness and transparency, while also highlighting the material's strength and durability. The O Line table has been produced in a variety of sizes and finishes over the years, and remains a sought-after piece among collectors of mid-century modern furniture. Its timeless design and versatile aesthetic make it a timeless classic. Charles Hollis Jones is an American artist and designer who is best known for his innovative work in acrylic furniture design. Born in 1945 in Indiana, Jones began his career in the 1960s, creating custom furnishings for clients in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Jones' signature style involves using acrylic, to create sleek and modern furniture pieces. His work is characterized by clean lines, simple shapes, and a sense of lightness and transparency that belies the material's durability and strength. Jones' work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and his designs have been used in a wide range of commercial and residential settings. His clients have included celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, and Elvis Presley, as well as major corporations like the Four Seasons Hotel and the MGM Grand. Today, Charles Hollis Jones is recognized as a pioneering figure in the field of acrylic furniture design, and his work continues to inspire and influence contemporary designers and artists. This table is currently alongside Vladimir Kagan lucite dining chairs...
Brass, Steel
Charles Dudouyt Side Table, circa 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in CA, CA
A Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) French table, circa 1930. Strongly influenced by African art, these richly carved tables mark a move form Art Deco to the bold abstract forms of Picass...
Wood
Lacquered Burl Wood Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Milo Baughman style lacquered burl wood side table.
Wood, Burl
Aesthetic Bronze Marble and Black Lacquer Side End Table, circa 1940
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous black marble top table and covered with beautiful cast bronze adornments. Marble is set into the top, and mounted with a bronze edge. O...
Marble, Bronze
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Lacquered Domino Side Table, circa 1970
By BD Barcelona Design, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh black lacquered domino side tables. Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. Dimensions: Diam. 59 cm x H 78 cm. In origi...
Wood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Lacquered Domino Side Table, circa 1970
By BD Barcelona Design, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh black lacquered domino side tables. Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. Dimensions: Diam. 59 cm x H 78 cm. In origi...
Wood
Sold
H 30.52 in Dm 19.69 in
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Black Lacquered Domino Side Tables, circa 1970
By BD Barcelona Design, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh black lacquered domino side tables. Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. Dimensions: Diam. 59 cm x H 77.5 cm. In original condition, with minor wear ...
Wood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh White Lacquered Domino Side Table, circa 1970
By BD Barcelona Design, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charles Rennie Mackintosh white lacquered domino side table. Manufactured Spain, circa 1970. Dimensions: Diam. 59 cm x H 78.5 cm. In origi...
Wood
Vintage DS2 Mackintosh Table by Cassina, Italy, 1980s
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Roma, IT
This DS2 Mackintosh table is an elegant table designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) and realized by the Italian designer furniture...
Wood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Domino Side Table
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1911. Manufactured by BD, circa 1970. Black lacquered solid beechwood In good original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
Beech
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Domino Side Table
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Side table designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1911. Manufactured by BD. Black lacquered solid beechwood In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Beech