George Walton (1867–1933) was a prominent Scottish designer and architect associated with the Glasgow Style and a key figure in the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements. Originally trained as a lithographer, Walton began designing interiors and furniture in the early 1890s and quickly gained recognition for his elegant, integrated design schemes. He worked closely with leading figures of the time, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and became known for his refined use of line, subtle curves, and natural motifs. Walton's furniture often featured slender proportions, delicate inlay, and a sense of lightness and harmony that distinguished his work from heavier Victorian styles. He received major commissions from the retailer Liberty & Co. and designed interiors for notable buildings such as the Glasgow Tea Rooms and branches of the White Star Line. Walton’s work exemplifies a graceful transition from the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement toward a more stylized and modern aesthetic.
