John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Like so many artists and designers, husband and wife John McGuire (1920–2013) and Elinor Stevenson (1914–2005) became masters in their trade by accident. For the founders of McGuire Furniture Company, well, furniture wasn’t actually in the plans.
The couple met just before the start of World War II (during which John was in the U.S. Navy and Elinor was a navigation instructor) and got married after it ended. They settled down in San Francisco where John held a couple of jobs — among them selling newspaper ads for the San Francisco Examiner while Elinor worked for Boeing Aircraft. Soon, an old Navy buddy of John’s asked him to help sell a bunch of rattan furniture and, needing the money, John agreed. His side business became so successful that John decided to quit his ad-sales job and work full-time in design.
In 1948, McGuire Furniture Company was born. Alongside the mid-century modern furniture designs then gaining popularity in the United States, John introduced an unconventional idea: traditional armchairs, stools and tables made of natural materials such as bamboo, which was strong yet could be rendered pliable when steamed, that were intended for the indoors rather than the front porch.
The brand’s first success was the now famous Director’s X-Chair by Leonard Linden. The military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and saw rattan binded with rawhide strips and a high-grade leather slug seat and back that eliminated the need for a plush cushion. Elinor, too, designed some of the brand’s popular pieces, such as 1968’s Cracked Ice chair. With its rattan oval back a dazzling celebration of geometric forms that give it its charming moniker, the Cracked Ice chair was an instant classic and is one of the brand’s most recognizable designs.
Today, McGuire and another American furniture manufacturer, Baker Furniture Company, comprise Baker Interiors Group. McGuire remains true to the founders’ ideals and commitment to crafting the kind of organic modern furnishings that are synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design. The company has collaborated with interior designers Steven Volpe, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Nicole Hollis, and, as of 2019, its luxury furnishings share a 16,500-square-foot showroom with Baker’s in San Francisco. Some of the earliest McGuire Furniture Company designs are part of the permanent collection at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
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Creator: John and Elinor McGuire
Set of Six McGuire Of San Francisco "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of six late 20th century McGuire of San Francisco "Cracked Ice" dining chairs. Chairs were designed by John and Elinor McGuire in the Chinese Chippendale style. Elegant chairs fe...
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20th Century American Chinese Chippendale John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Textile, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Elinor and John McGuire set for Lyda Levi: desk with bamboo director’s chair, leather bindings, brass and canvas details. San Francisco 1970s.
Product details
Desk dimensions: 85 W x...
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1970s American Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elinor McGuire Rattan Caned Barrel Back Arm Chairs, a Pair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan caned barrel back dining armchairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. Casual luxury from McGuire San Francisco. Vintage organic modern chairs designed in the classic tradition using beautiful materials simply and sensitively. These comfortable and versatile arm chairs feature an expertly handcrafted rattan frame and McGuire’s innovative double caning technique on the back and arm panels. The barrel-back design is formed by a graceful arc of rattan cane that flows seamlessly from each armrest, meeting at the top rail. Seats have a loose cushion with vintage fabric that rests on a caned deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque. Seat height is 20" with cushion. Chair legs are reinforced with cross stretchers accented by McGuire's signature rawhide laces. Enjoy the uncompromising quality and relaxed, timeless style that is McGuire.
This M85C model is featured in McGuire's 1985 catalog. Compare to Baker McGuire...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Casual luxury from McGuire San Francisco. A pair of vintage 1970s organic modern chairs designed in the classic tradition using beautiful materials simply and sensitively. This exper...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Elinor McGuire Iconic Cracked Ice Dining Chairs, a Set of 4, with McGuire Label
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four iconic rattan cracked ice chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The design is famous for its rattan oval back that frames smaller rattan pieces boun...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Casual luxury from McGuire San Francisco. This vintage organic modern set is designed in the classic tradition using beautiful materials simply and sensitively. The set of four armch...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco Rattan Dining Chairs, a Set of 4
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A beautiful set of four M-74 dining chairs designed by Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. Chairs have the original finish and feature McGui...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Elinor McGuire Model 226c Writing Desk
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite design by Elinor McGuire for McGuire of San Fransisco is an exercise in subtle beauty and refined detailing. With a body covered in cane, slightly splayed legs, and so...
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1970s American Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful pair of lounge chairs by McGuire take their sophisticated sculptural sensibility to another level. The front legs are made of twisted bands that wrap around the seat b...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Ficks Reed Bamboo Sheaf Dining Table and Five Swivel Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Hanover, MA
California modern sun room dining set with table and five armchairs.
Off-white lacquered bamboo sheaf pedestal base dining table raised on arched supports with a 42 inch round...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair McGuire Side Tables or Nightstands
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of McGuire Bedside Tables or Stands that dates to c 1970. The tables are in overall very good to excellent original conditi...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco Rattan Dining Chairs, a Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of M-74 dining chairs designed by Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. Chairs have the original finish and feature McGuire’s signature woven rawhide bindings wi...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
A Pair of McGuire San Francisco Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted chairs display an open rattan back, which frames McGuire's iconic Rattan Target design. Chairs feature gracefully curved arms, McGuire's signature rawhide laces on the exposed joints, and thick rattan frames in a medium brown wood tone. Seats have a loose cushion with vintage fabric that rests on a stick deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque. If you are interested in a set of four or six McGuire Rattan Target Chairs...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four rattan arm chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted dining chairs display a gestural l...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted chairs display an open rattan back, which frames McGuire's iconic Rattan Target design. Chairs feature gracefully curved arms, McGuire's signature rawhide laces on the exposed joints, and thick rattan frames in a medium brown wood tone. Seats have a loose cushion with vintage fabric that rests on a stick deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque. If you are interested in a set of four or six McGuire Rattan Target Chairs...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style rawhide seats and backs. These rattan framed chairs with backrest and seat woven in ra...
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1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Hide, Rattan
Pair Of McGuire Bamboo Target Back Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in San Carlos, CA
Gorgeous set of 2 California organic modern McGuire lounge chairs. or arm chairs. Made with thick bamboo and rattan and weaved around the joints with rawhide leather. These chairs ar...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Pedestal Dining Table Base, with Label
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Designed for a glass top, this rattan pedestal dining table base is marked McGuire San Francisco and has the original light wash finish. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat, the organic mod...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Elinor McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted chairs display an open rattan back, which frames McGuire's iconic Rattan Target design. Chairs feature gracefully curved arms, McGuire's signature rawhide laces on the exposed joints, and thick rattan frames in a medium brown wood tone. Seats have a loose cushion with vintage fabric that rests on a stick deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque. If you are interested in a set of four or six McGuire Rattan Target Chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Mc Guire table set with 12 Mc Guire 70's chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Table with glass top + set of 12 mc guire 70's chairs in black lacquered rattan
Table dimensions: 270 x 125 x 76 cm
Chairs dimensions: 45 x 45 x 78 cm
Prod...
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1970s American Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Rattan, Glass
Mcguire Furniture Company, center/dining table, Midcentury
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elinore Stevensson (1914-2005) met Johan McGuire (1920-2013) just before World War II. They settled in San Francisco and began selling rattan furniture which led to the birth of McGu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Rare Mcguire Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare bamboo and cane magazine rack by John and Elinor McGuire of San Francisco purchased from the estate of the original owner, circa 1970. This unusual item is in original conditi...
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1970s American Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, John McGuire, Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of vintage McGuire rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. The set features stout rattan frames in a dire...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
McGuire 104 B Corner/ End Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
A great example of John and Elinor McGuire's sensibility– combining organic modern materials with a restrained modernist form, this rattan table supports a glass top and a mahogany l...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
McGuire Model 69 Rattan Coffee Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome early design by Elinor McGuire for her company McGuire of San Fransisco has a top and shelf supported by a rattan frame joined by McGuire's trademarked rawhide method. ...
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Formica
McGuire A-1 Rattan Lounge Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model A-1 lounge chair, and also a two or three seat sof...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
McGuire Set of Four Armchairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Another elegant design by Elinor and John McGuire, these armchairs are not only beautiful, but incredibly well built with McGuire's patented method using rawhide binding at the joint...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four graceful and airy dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. Chairs have an oval rattan double-caned back and the original tobacco brown finish. T...
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20th Century American Organic Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Elinor McGuire NP-10 Center / Dining Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant piece is the perfect center table, and can also serve as a dining table. One of Elinor McGuire's most iconic and enduring designs for McGuire of San Fransisco, the NP-10...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
McGuire Three Tier Natural Rattan Bamboo and Leather Rolling Bar Cart
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Germantown, MD
McGuire three tier ebonized rattan rolling bar cart in excellent vintage condition.
Measures: 25.5" in diameter and stands 30" tall. Lower tier has a 13" clearance and the middle t...
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Late 20th Century American Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Paint
Elinor McGuire M-59 "Host" or "Target" Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-59 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. Originally named the "Host" chair, it has become...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat by McGuire, circa 1970, United States
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo dining table sheaf of wheat by McGuire, circa 1970 United States
Measure of the foot of table
72 x 61 cm.
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Late 20th Century American John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Three Tier Ebonized Rattan Rolling Bar Cart
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Germantown, MD
McGuire three tier ebonized rattan rolling bar cart in excellent vintage condition.
Measures: 25.5" in diameter and stands 30" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Paint
Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-86c occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. The only thing more impressive than the many su...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. McGuire furniture is made to last for generation...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rattan
"McGuire" 1970s Bar Server Buffet, Trolley with Extendable Top
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
"McGuire" 1970s bar Server Buffet - Trolley with extendable top.
Designed by John and Elinor Mcguire in the seventies this item is part of a dining room set that can be bought toge...
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1970s American Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
McGuire Queen Size Headboard in Rattan and Cane
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
John McGuire designed this model 146 queen size headboard for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company he started with his wife Elinor. McGuire furniture is made to last generations. No...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Elinor McGuire Rattan Side Tables
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed these rattan side tables/ nightstands for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. McGuire furniture is made to last generatio...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
McGuire Rattan & Oak Side Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
An exceptional design by Elinor & John McQuire for their eponymous company, this rattan side table has a subtle beauty and grace as well as an impeccable build quality. The organic modern rattan base has four legs with a cathedral arch...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Vintage McGuire Rattan Sheaf of Wheat Form Dining Table, Original White Lacquer
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Hollywood Regency McGuire rattan sheaf of wheat form glass top dining table or breakfast table designed in the 1960s. Beveled edge glass top has few minor scratches.
Glass i...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Beautiful Restored Pair of Mahogany, Rattan and Brass End Tables by McGuire
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These fabulous end tables are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elinor McGuire NP-12 Elliptical Dining Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
One of Elinor McGuire's most iconic and enduring designs for McGuire of San Fransisco, the NP-12 dining table has a base of rattan gathered at the waist like a sheaf of wheat that su...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Vintage McGuire California Circular Glass & Bamboo Dining Table, USA, circa 1970
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in London, GB
Vintage McGuire California Circular Glass & Bamboo Dining Table, USA, circa 1970
Circular glass top dining table constructed in iconic McGuire California leather wrapped bamboo.
Exc...
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1970s American Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Dramatic Restored Pair of Cerused Oak and Brass Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent married pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely instal...
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1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Brass
China red lacquered desk, Elinor and John McGuire for Lyda Levi
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Elinor and John Mc Guire desk for Lyda Levi in China red lacquered wood and Vienna straw with brass details.
Product details
Dimensions: 124 W x 75 H x 60 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair McGuire Midcentury Organic Modern Oversized Rattan Leather Lounge Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, John McGuire, Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of substantial mid century organic modern bamboo rattan lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1973. Rawhide leather strapping joinery and end caps. Exquisite craftsmanship and top not...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage John and Elinor McGuire Furniture
Materials
Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
John And Elinor Mcguire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
John and Elinor McGuire furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of rattan and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John and Elinor McGuire furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by John and Elinor McGuire were created in the Hollywood Regency style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Wicker Works, John McGuire, and John Hutton. Prices for John and Elinor McGuire furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $6,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,800.
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