V&A Dundee · Scottish Design Icons: Mackintosh's Masterpiece
Touted as one of V&A Dundee’s crown jewels, the Oak Room is a sight to behold. As I first stepped into the tearoom, I felt an air of tranquillity around me; a subtle smell of linseed oil lifted my spirits. The lamps shimmered like pink tourmaline and amethyst, giving the room a soft glow and bringing out the dark brown of the walls. I was standing in one of the most important interiors in the whole of Scotland. A masterpiece of Mackintosh’s, meticulously crafted to perfection in the 1900s. Carefully assembled at the heart of the museum, the attention to detail in the design is incredible...
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