1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of two McGuire Director’s Chairs. Crafted with a black-lacquered oak and bamboo frame, these chairs feature leather seats and backs.
Leather, Bamboo, Oak
1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass
By McGuire
Located in IT
Director’s chair by Ryda Levi McGuire with a foldable frame in natural oak and bamboo.
Brass
1970s McGuire Director’s X-Chair in Brown Leather
By Leonard Linden, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Leonard Linden, John McGuire, Elinor McGuire Manufacturer: McGuire Furniture Company Model: Director’s X-Chair Period: 1970s Origin: United States Style: Mid-Century Modern...
Brass
Pair of Curvaceous Bamboo Chairs attributed to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Rattan Chairs, attributed to The McGuire Company, Asian, circa 1960s. Please see our Gabriella Crespi end table on 1stdibs that would work well with these chairs.
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
McGuire Brown Leather Wrapped Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six McGuire leather wrapped bamboo frame dining chairs with fabric seats and backs.
Bamboo, Fabric, Leather
McGuire A-1 Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor 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...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Lacquered Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Oversized organic modern lounge chair designed by Elinor McGuire in the California coastal style.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Original Finish, No Cushions
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Title: Pair of McGuire Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Original Finish, No Cushions Description: Elegant pair of bamboo lounge chairs attributed to McGuire, circa 1970s–80s. Crafted with the ...
Leather
$3,250 / set
Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a set of six dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each with its own chocolate brown seat cushion, by McGuire of San Francisco. The chairs’ design blends nat...
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product Details Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass.
Brass
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Lounge Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of organic modern rattan lounge chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. Oversized for comfort, the chairs feature large handcrafted...
Leather, Rattan
Crackled Finish Signed McGuire Cracked Ice Chairs with Leather Lashing
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Cracked Ice Chair by McGuire. The three are in exceptional condition and have beautiful, in tact, leather lashing.
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Warm Set of 8 Vintage Honey Bamboo and Caramel Leather Dining Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous set of eight (8) beautifully aged Organic dining chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Stout expertly crafted rattan construction accented with handsome caramel woven leather sea...
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chair features thick rattan poles lashed together with leather rawhide laces.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Eight McGuire Rattan "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant set of eight McGuire "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs with hand-crafted rawhide leather binding and caned seats.
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of eight dining chairs crafted in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Each bespoke chair has a McGuire plaque on bottom and pearlescent M insignia on the back of the seat signifying their highest quality pieces.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1980s McGuire Rattan Green Beige Chair Ottoman, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite rattan set in vibrant bamboo print upholstery. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinem...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Forbes for McGuire Campaign Style Oak Officer's Chair
By McGuire, Eleanor Forbes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare campaign style officer's chair or sling chair designed in the mid-century by Eleanor Forbes for McGuire.
Brass
Set of Eight McGuire Gilt Rattan Caned Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The rattan frames are lashed together with leather rawhide laces. The chairs have McGuire plaques on the seat bottoms.
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
1960s Rattan Wicker McGuire Reclined Club Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare reclined wicker chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Set of Eight Elinor McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Classic and contemporary, the chairs feature McGuire’s signature leather rawhide laces and retain the McGuire inlaid pearl M on the back stretcher of the seat.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Seven McGuire Rattan Cane Belden Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of seven rattan barrel back dining chairs made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans.
Brass
Set of Eight McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs Upholstered Back
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A Set of Eight Genuine McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs with Upholstered Back. Designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire, these impeccably crafted arm chairs display a rattan...
Leather, Rattan, Fabric
Set of Six Genuine McGuire "Cracked Ice" Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chair was originally designed by Elinor McGuire in 1968.
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The chairs have a rich, dark finish with an aged patina on the leather strapping.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Chinese Officials Hat Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. The chairs are made in the manner and style of a Chinese Ming officials hat chair crafted from rattan poles lashed together...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of 4 Elinor and John Mcguire Chairs in Rattan, 1970s
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 Elinor and John Mcguire Chairs in Rattan with Leather Bindings And Leather Cushions, 1970 Product Details Set of chairs with ivory leather seat and dark bamboo cane frame D...
Leather, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Dining Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A rare set of six organic modern M-74 dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The handcrafted chairs have their original finish, Co...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining chairs designed by John McGuire feature a Gothic lancet arch style back with an open ...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Pair of deep lounge chairs – Elinore & Jhon Mcguire San Francisco 1970
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of deep lounge chairs – Elinore & Jhon Mcguire San Francisco 1970 Product Details Made of bamboo with leather bindings, dark finish.
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
A Set of Four Iconic McGuire Rattan Cracked Ice Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four iconic McGuire Cracked Ice rattan dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in 1968.
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Gothic Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Beautiful set of six genuine McGuire rattan dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The design is famous for its rattan Gothic cathedral pattern with inters...
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
1980s McGuire Beige Gold Herringbone Rattan Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning rattan dining chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic chairs are a statement piece...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
A Set of Four Iconic Elinor McGuire Rattan Cracked Ice Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four genuine iconic McGuire rattan Cracked Ice chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in 1968.
Leather, Cane, Rattan
McGuire 4-Piece Set: Pair of Rattan Wing Lounge Chairs, Ottoman and Side Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This four-piece set by McGuire includes a pair of rattan wing chairs, an ottoman, and a side table with inset glass. The design, by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire, is famous f...
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Oak
1980s McGuire All Arm Organic Modern Rattan and Leather Dining Chairs- Set of 6
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great set of six all arm chairs by McGuire. Features a wood frame with bamboo like appearance, joints are embellished with leather wrap.
Leather, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of four McGuire bent rattan bistro loop or fan back dining arm chairs, Model M26 from McGuire San Francisco. These beautifully handcrafted vintage dining armchairs have ...
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
Pair, Barbara Barry McGuire Mid-Century Modern Caned Lounge Chairs Refinished
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of fully restored large, caned Rattan Lounge Chairs designed by Barbara Barry and made in the USA by the McGuire Furniture Company in Tropical Coastal Design.
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
1980s McGuire Style Target Back Stacked Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic target back style chairs are a statement p...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish and rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs with matching ottoman designed in the California coastal organic modern style by Barbara Barry for McGuire.
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Barbara Barry for McGuire "Ceremony" Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Barbara Barry for McGuire "Ceremony" Dining Chairs, Set of Six Offered for sale is a set of six Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco "Ceremony" dining chairs. This ...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Velvet, Ultrasuede
1990s McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Oval Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By McGuire
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful set of six chairs by McGuire, circa the 1990s. Each chair features a classic rattan frame with McGuire’s signature circular lattice back, bl...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
McGuire Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set with Leather Weave
By Mcquire
Located in Toledo, OH
McGuire lounge chair with matching ottoman in a leather weave, excellent condition , no stains, with removable cushions.
Leather
Set of Eight Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight wicker rattan dining chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire. The chairs feature a distinctive oak frame embellished with fine woven wicker and topped wi...
Leather, Wicker, Rattan, Oak
1980s McGuire Rattan Barrel Cane Back Dining Chairs and Table, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this dining set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited througho...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Set of Ten Bill Sofield McGuire Danish Cord Cocoon Dining Chairs
By William Sofield, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sublime set of ten rare "Cocoon" dining chairs designed by William Sofield for McGuire. The set is comprised of eight side chairs and two host armchairs.
Leather, Cord, Walnut
$5,000 / set
McGuire Haybine Designed Sling Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stunning lounge chairs by McGuire Haybine with square brass frames and hanging leather sling seats.
Brass
Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of four rare McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchairs featuring lattice style laced rawhide woven leather seats and back.
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Laced Rawhide Barrel Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Each chair has a McGuire makers plaque on bottom. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a gracefully curved profile.
Leather, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four woven leather rawhide and rattan dining armchairs from McGuire's Antalya collection.
Leather, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Target Upholstered Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Each chair has a McGuire plaque underneath the seat. The chairs are in exceptional condition.
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Raffia
Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a subtle cerused finish or glaze on the blonde rattan accented by cream colored leather laces. Each chair has a McGuire makers plaque on bott...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a subtle cerused finish or glaze on the blonde rattan accented by cream colored leather laces. Each chair has a McGuire makers plaque on bott...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Chic Restored Pair Modern Cathedral Back Loungers by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A radiant restored pair of difficult to find modern lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1975. Stunning expertly crafted rattan and cane construction with an exquisite Cathedral back deta...
Leather, Cane, Rattan
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Modern Brass Leather Lounge Chair Saddle by McGuire Haybine
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern brass leather lounge chair saddle by McGuire Haybine. Sharply designed brass geometric shape with a beautifully sculpted distressed leather and attached pillow all del...
Metal, Brass
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Oval Cane Back Dining Armchairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of four McGuire rattan oval cane back dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire. The organic modern armchairs have their original tobacco brown finish. Fea...
Leather, Cane, Rattan
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.
Find a range of McGuire Furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.