Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina

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Charlesrennie mackintosh willow 1 throne-like armchair for cassina a masterful modern armchair. An expert re-edition by cassina starting with the … Read more Charlesrennie mackintosh willow 1 throne-like armchair for cassina a masterful modern armchair. An expert re-edition by cassina starting with the model the scottish architect donated in 1904 to the “willow tea room” in his native city, glasgow. In its original configuration, the high, semicircular backrest of this solid wood throne served as a divider between the entrance and the tea room behind it, framing the seat in a complex series of lines and shapes that wholly reflect the geometric and floral style of mackintosh. A work of superior cassina craftsmanship, made possible by the fusion of fine furniture-making and cutting-edge technology. An object of the utmost artisanal precision with extremely complex work processes, like the hand-assembly of the various components of the structure. Backrest in solid ash. Base in beech plywood with ash veneer. Cushion upholstery in exclusive fabric in green or beige. This throne-like armchair is a new iteration of the model that crm donated, in 1904, to the “willow tea rooms” in glasgow, his native city. The tall semi- circular back served to separate the entrance area from the tea-room behind it. The back encompasses the seat, illustrating to perfection mackintosh’s geometric and art nouveau style. For cassina, creating this chair meant marrying advanced technology and the company’s premier carpentry skills. The latter can be seen in the precision needed to assemble the components that make up the elegant, light-weight latticed frame. this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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