In recent years the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh has achieved a level of acclaim which, sadly, it was denied in his lifetime.

Mackintosh developed a unique style which combined elements of traditional Scottish baronial architecture with art nouveau floral motifs and some Japanese art. However, like his contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright, Mackintosh was more than just an architect and his creativity extended well beyond the bricks and mortar into interior decor, stained glass, wall coverings and furniture.

Some Mackintosh-inspired items have recently become available on Amazon; they fall into two categories - architectural models and stained glass.

For anyone not familiar with them Timothy Richards architectural models are miniature works of art. Using traditional materials such as plaster, lead, glass and etched brass Tim creates the most incredibly detailed models of buildings and architectural details from buildings. These models are made so that they can be used as bookends but some of the more detailed and upscale ones are far too delicate and fragile to be functional and these are really purely for show.

Tim has created four models based on Mackintosh works, three have details from the Glasgow School of Art which many believe to be his 'Magnus Opus' and the fourth is a pair of bookends which together make up the double doors of Queens Cross Church.

Timothy Richards models are far from cheap. He has some limited edition pieces which sell for literally thousands of pounds although the four Mackintosh models are not in that league. They really are works of art and anyone who is serious about the work of a particular architect or an architectural style is likely to appreciate the workmanship and incredible detail.

The stained glass by Winged Heart is something entirely different. There are over 20 panels of varying shapes and sizes ranging from 6" roundels to similar sized squares and rectangular panels and a few larger versions of the same designs. Most of them are priced around $30 and even the larger ones are still under $50.

The designs are quintessential Mackintosh. Not all were produced by him as stained glass, some are from murals and other decorative finishes but without exception they look very beautiful when hand painted onto glass. These are great gift items for anyone who appreciates modern design or leans towards Art Nouveau.

This serves as a reminder that there is far more to Amazon than just books and DVDs, there are all kinds of gems like these hidden in the jungle!