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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Campaign Style Set of 8 Dining Chairs by McGuire Rattan Cane & Navy Leather
By McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Campaign style set of 8 dining chairs by McGuire composed of rattan frames, cane seat & double wall cane seat backs, dark navy leather upholstered seats, &...
Leather, Cane, Rattan
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
4 Barbara Barry for Mcguire Tobacco Caned Dining Sloped Arm Dining Chairs MCM
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
Barbara Barry's blend of Boho Chic and Mid Century Modern Design makes a statement on these Organic Modern Tobacco Caned Arm Chairs by Mcguire. Features a faux bamboo frame with slo...
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage McGuire Bamboo Oval Dining Table with Six Matching Chairs, San Francisco
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly desirable complete vintage dining set by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California, embodying the brand’s iconic blend of natural ma...
Fabric, Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Brass Cocktail Table 4.5 Ft
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined, genuine signed McGuire rattan and rawhide coffee or drinks table pairing a rattan pole base with a thick, beveled floating glass top. The table features a trestle-like str...
Brass
$2,575 / 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
Pair of McGuire Bamboo Cube Granite Top Drinks Tables
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek pair of vintage McGuire San Francisco bamboo cube shaped side, end, or drink tables featuring smooth black granite tops. Each table features linear vertical bamboo slat constru...
Granite
McGuire Serving Cart - Vintage Organic Modern Bar - Rattan + Mahogany + Raw Hide
By John McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage organic modern serving cart by McGuire, California circa 1970s. Frame is rattan with raw hide leather bindings. Surfaces are ribbon mahogany and white formica. Solid brass ha...
Leather, Rattan, Formica, Mahogany
McGuire Organic Modern Rectangular Bamboo Dining Table 8 Ft.
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine large 8 foot long bamboo glass top dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The table base has an iron frame painted golden gate ...
Iron
McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke organic modern twisted rattan lounge chair by McGuire in a fantastic Elphaba green color. The custom ordered chair has an intentionally aged lacquer finish by McGuire artisan...
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly desirable group of vintage bamboo dining armchairs by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California. We currently have a total of 10 mat...
Fabric, Bamboo
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Organic Modern style lounge chair with ottoman By McGuire USA, Circa Early 21st Century Bamboo rattan form hardwood frame, with upholstered seat and bac...
Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo
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. The chairs fea...
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four genuine McGuire handcrafted organic modern barstools, marked McGuire San Francisco. The stools feature thick rattan poles, a cathedral arch splat, and McGuire's signatu...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Dorothy McGuire Sheaf of Wheat Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Dorothy McGuire Sheaf of Wheat dining table. This lovely mid century dining table features a glass and bamboo constructio...
Bamboo, Glass
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. Dimensions: 60 W × 80 H ...
Brass
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
Set of Four McGuire Campaign Style Cerused Directors Chairs
By Leonard Linden, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four midcentury Campaign-style directors chairs by Leonard Linden for McGuire. The chairs feature a whitewashed or cerused finish on the oak. Embellished with leather raw...
Brass
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Lounge Chairs Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke pair of oversized organic modern style lounge chairs or club chairs and ottoman made in the California coastal style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a large frame cra...
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan Oak Raffia Sideboard Buffet
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional sideboard server or buffet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. The sideboard features a large oak case with rattan borders and splayed legs. The case has a woven...
Brass
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 raw-hide leather binding and caned seats. This impressive set of chairs was designed by John and Elinor ...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, 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. The chair features a large horseshoe shaped round back with a thick pole rattan fram...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Genuine McGuire Palasan Rattan Pedestal Dining Table Base for Glass Top, Marked
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan pedestal dining table base, designed for use with a round glass tabletop. This beautiful piece from McGuire's Palasan Collection featur...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
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. The brass det...
Leather, Bamboo, Oak
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. Model #MC...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair Thomas Pheasant McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs + Ottoman
By Thomas Pheasant, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs designed in the California coastal organic modern taste by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire. The set includes 2 lounge chairs and 1 matchin...
Bronze
Genuine McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cracked Ice Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Four
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four iconic genuine McGuire Cracked Ice rattan bamboo dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in 1968. Each armchair retains a McGuire maker's plaque...
Leather, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Cathedral Back Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs featuring a thick pole rattan frame decorated with ...
Leather, Rattan
Fabulous Pair of Caramel Rattan and Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Cane, Rattan
Set of Five Cerused Rattan Dining Chairs with Bamboo Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF FIVE LEATHER-BOUND CERUSED RATTAN DINING CHAIRS WITH LEATHER-BOUND BAMBOO DINING TABLE Designed by McGuire of San Francisco chairs with brass plaques retained to the undersi...
Brass
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
McGuire Organic Modern Oval Bamboo Rattan Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The table features a large elongated...
Iron
Vintage McGuire Bamboo Oval Dining Table with Beveled Glass, San Francisco
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and highly desirable vintage dining table by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California, exemplifying the brand’s iconic use of natural mater...
Bamboo, Glass
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
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine McGuire Organic Modern Palasan Rattan Pedestal Dining Table Base, Marked
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A genuine McGuire organic modern rattan pedestal dining table base, designed for use with a round glass tabletop. This beautiful piece is from McGuire's Palasan Collection, featuring...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Organic modern bamboo rattan sofa designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San Francisco. The three-seat sofa or settee features a handcrafted bent rattan frame ...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
McGuire Rattan Oak Campaign Style Folding Drink Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare organic modern campaign style folding drinks table crafted by McGuire artisans in California. The table features a thick pole rattan X frame that features an open fretwork desig...
Brass
Modern Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire Rattan, Oak & Raffia Sideboard Buffet
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Chino Hills, CA
A refined and architecturally elegant sideboard / buffet designed by Barbara Barry for Baker / McGuire, exemplifying the designer’s signature organic modern aesthetic. This substanti...
Raffia, Rattan, Oak
McGuire Rattan Coffee Table with Glass Top
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed coffee table for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. McGuire furniture is made to last generations. Not only is the desig...
Leather, Rattan
Set of Four McGuire Antalya Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four laced rawhide rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The Antalya chair (model #MCLM44) f...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Dark Rattan and White Boucle Daybed by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s dark stain rattan bamboo with rawhide and white boucle daybed by McGuire Furniture. The frame is in original condition, the cushions h...
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
Pair McGuire Cerused Oak Rattan Nightstands End Tables
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite pair of cerused oak and rattan nightstands, or end tables made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. These rare tables feature a thick pole ra...
Brass
Pair of McGuire Garden Chaise Longue Bench Daybeds
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of patio and garden chaise longue benches or daybeds crafted from all-weather resin wicker by McGuire. The daybeds feature a steel frame covered with white wicker and to...
Steel
Pair of McGuire Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of rare, woven wicker rattan lounge chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The large chairs feature a pole rattan frame complet...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Very Large Octagonal Glass Top Leather Strapped Bamboo McGuire Dining Table
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very large 80" round octagonal beveled glass top leather strapped bamboo McGuire dining table.
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Lacquered Rattan Bar Stools
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke set of four counter height non-swivel barstools crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The stools feature a thick pole rattan frame havin...
Leather, Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood
Set of Eight McGuire High Back Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of eight high back cathedral dining chairs made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire artisans. The "cathed...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table Base for Glass Top
By McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan hexagonal dining table or center table base. This organic modern table base includes seven optional brass caps and was designed to be use...
Iron, Brass
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of barrel back form rattan wicker lounge chairs or club chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The rare chairs feature a strong ...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
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 B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Set of Six McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, 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
Vintage McGuire Dark Rattan Leopard Floral Velvet Cushions Lounge Chairs- A Pair
By McGuire
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage pair of McGuire lounge chairs, circa the 1970s. Crafted with McGuire’s signature rattan frames, the chairs feature bold, rounded lines with dis...
Velvet, Rattan, Hardwood
Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Peel Dining Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This set of six organic modern dining chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire, includes two armchairs and four side chairs. The woven rattan dining chairs, handmade...
Wicker, Rattan
1980s McGuire Twisted Rattan Green Beige Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite twisted McGuire rattan set in green upholstery. The ultra rare set exudes an air of luxury and refine...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Boho McGuire Target Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage armchairs perfectly captures the light sophistication of the Hollywood Regency and Coastal aesthetics. The frames are constructed from natural rattan, fe...
Upholstery, Rattan
McGuire Organic Modern Twisted Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome matching lounge chair and ottoman crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The iconic chair features bent rattan poles twisted together re...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Pair of American Rattan Barrel Armchairs by McGuire, San Francisco
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage armchairs designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California by McGuire of San Francisco. These iconic chairs feature the brand’s signature rattan craftsmanship w...
Fabric, Bamboo
Rectangular Console Table by Lyda Levi for Mcguire – 1970s
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Rectangular Console Table by Lyda Levi for Mcguire – 1970s Product Details Made of bamboo with leather bindings and a wooden top. Dimensions with top open: 183 W x 73 H x 90 D cm Dim...
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Oak & Rattan Side Tables / Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of oak and rattan side tables / stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. These tables are difficult to find and are in very good vintage condition. ...
Leather, Rattan, Oak
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...
Leather, Upholstery, 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...
Rattan, Glass