One of Mackintosh’s most recognisable pieces of furniture, this Settle was designed for the cashier at the Willow Tea Rooms in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. The first image shows the Settle in a Dark Oak finish and the second has the Settle and two Blackie Desk Chairs (made in Paduk) under construction in the workshop.

The stylised willow pattern on the back of the Settle not only picked up on the name of the tea-rooms it was designed for, but also created a screen from the cashier, thus offering the patrons of the tea-room some privacy to enjoy their beverage.