McGuire Furniture Company

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: McGuire Furniture Company

Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs

$8,800 / set

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. Hand-crafted in the coastal California modern organic style featuring a thick rattan pole frame covered with a geometric pattern of woven lattice leather rawhide laces. The leather and rattan have a natural warm pecan light...

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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan

McGuire Oak, Rattan and Rawhide Folding Table or Bench

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

McGuire Oak, Rattan and Rawhide Folding Table or Bench

By McGuire

Located in Vero Beach, FL

The McGuire Double Pinch-Finger Table has a hinged top, so the table easily folds flat for storage. This innovative design, featuring a solid oak slat top and a rattan base bound wit...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

"McGuire" 1970s Dining Room Set in Black Lacquered Rattan

$25,532 / set

"McGuire" 1970s Dining Room Set in Black Lacquered Rattan

By McGuire

Located in Roma, RM

"McGuire" 1970s dining room set in black lacquered rattan Complete of: – Trolley with extendable top bar cart server buffet (dimensions: 110 x 5...

Category

1970s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Davis Allen Square Chair and Ottoman by McGuire

$3,900

Davis Allen Square Chair and Ottoman by McGuire

By McGuire, Davis Allen

Located in Highland, IN

This strikingly handsome Davis Allen design for McGuire of San Fransisco is the model RW-12A "Square Chair" and RW-51P ottoman. It is a cube chair executed in rattan and cane wicker ...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Midcentury Oak Demilune Stools

$2,000 / set

Pair of McGuire Midcentury Oak Demilune Stools

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of McGuire oak stools or side tables crafted from solid oak. Very well-made solid construction stools featuring a curved frame. When arranged side by side the stools form a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Oak

Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Organic Modern Club Chair & Ottoman

$5,200 / set

Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Organic Modern Club Chair & Ottoman

By Thomas Pheasant, McGuire

Located in Southampton, NJ

An impressive organic modern "Club Chair" with ottoman by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire with comfy silhouette & interesting textured deep Verdigris caste bronze Faux Bois frame...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bronze

Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany & Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

$4,595

Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany & Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves

By Barbara Barry, McGuire

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Barbara Barry for McGuire Mahogany and Brass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 48 wide x 47.75 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 26.5 inches, ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

1980s McGuire Beige Gold Herringbone Rattan Chairs, Set of 4

$4,450 / set

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...

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1980s American Bohemian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Davis Allen Coffee Table by McGuire

$2,600

Davis Allen Coffee Table by McGuire

By McGuire, Davis Allen

Located in Highland, IN

This handsome design by Davis Allen design for McGuire of San Fransisco was created to accompany the "Square" sofa and lounge chairs. It is executed in rattan and cane wicker with a ...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Glass

Classic McGuire Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat

$1,600

Classic McGuire Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat

By McGuire

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Never goes out of style McGuire bamboo armchair having neutral upholstered seat. Arm height 26"

Category

1970s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Bamboo Drinks Table

$2,000

McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Bamboo Drinks Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic rattan bamboo cocktail drink table or coffee table made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The table features an hourglass form of bundled rattan with ...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

$5,500 / set

Pair of McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Elegant set of three McGuire rattan loop back dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. One of McGuire's most iconic and beautiful chair styles designed b...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

American mid-century modern rattan and white wood coffee table by Mcguire, 1960s

$588

American mid-century modern rattan and white wood coffee table by Mcguire, 1960s

By McGuire

Located in MIlano, IT

American mid-century modern rattan and white wood coffee table by Mcguire, 1960s Rectangular rattan coffee table. The top is made of white pai...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Wood

McGuire Mid Century Bamboo & Burled Laminate Side End Table

$695

McGuire Mid Century Bamboo & Burled Laminate Side End Table

By McGuire

Located in Franklin Park, IL

McGuire mid century bamboo & burled laminate side end table Side table measures: 27 wide x 27 deep x 17.75 high All pieces of furnit...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs

$4,400 / set

Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic set of 4 McGuire barrel back whitewashed rattan armchairs having stylish newly upholstered seats in a striking cotton decorated with Chinese blu...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

McGuire Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table, White Rattan & Glass, Mid-Century

$1,165

McGuire Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table, White Rattan & Glass, Mid-Century

By McGuire

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Radiating sculptural elegance and laid-back glamour, this white-painted McGuire “Wheat Sheaf” coffee table reinterprets a classic mid-century silhouette with light-reflective, coasta...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Bamboo

American modern dining table or console by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

$4,941

American modern dining table or console by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

By McGuire

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern dining table or console by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s Dining table or console table with a rectangular wooden top. The top, with metal hinges, can be opened...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Small McGuire Bamboo Leather & Glass Side End Table

$1,450

Small McGuire Bamboo Leather & Glass Side End Table

By McGuire

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic versatile McGuire side or end table having an organic modern bamboo and leather base measuring 15 x 15 with a 1.5" thick larger glass top.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Mc Guire Wood Extendable Round Table, Diameter 113 cm

$1,605

Mc Guire Wood Extendable Round Table, Diameter 113 cm

By McGuire

Located in IT

Table in walnut wood by Mc Guire, 113 cm in size, extendable by 45 cm. The extended table has an oval shape, reaching 158cm when open. The table can be combined with the Mc Guire ...

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1970s Italian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Wood

Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Chairs W/ Floral Upholstery

$3,840 / set

Pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan Chairs W/ Floral Upholstery

By McGuire

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Barbara Barry for McGuire rattan arm chairs with cheery, floral upholstered seats. The chairs are stained a dark hue with an open c...

Category

Mid-20th Century McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan

McGuire Caned Arm Chair by Barbara Barry, Rattan & Leather, USA

$1,888

McGuire Caned Arm Chair by Barbara Barry, Rattan & Leather, USA

By Barbara Barry, McGuire

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Crafted from rattan, the chair is accented by meticulously hand-laced joint bindings at each joint—a patented McGuire hallmark that ensures both structural integrity and a rich, tact...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan

McGuire Set of Four Armchairs

$4,800

McGuire Set of Four Armchairs

By McGuire, John and Elinor 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...

Category

1960s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern McGuire Cane, 6 Piece Dining Set

$3,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern McGuire Cane, 6 Piece Dining Set

By McGuire

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern McGuire cane - 6 piece dining set Mid-Century Modern original McGuire pink and white woven rattan armchairs with Classic McGuire white...

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Mid-20th Century Adam Style McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Glass

McGuire Oak Flip Top Square Games or Dining Table

$2,800

McGuire Oak Flip Top Square Games or Dining Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Mid-century modern flip top square table that could serve as a games table, center table or expandable dining table. The table measures 32 inches...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Oak

Mcguire Furniture Company furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

McGuire Furniture Company furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of natural fiber and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of McGuire Furniture Company furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by McGuire Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by John and Elinor McGuire, Kreiss, and John McGuire. Prices for McGuire Furniture Company furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $695 and can go as high as $42,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,750.

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Questions About McGuire Furniture Company

How do I identify McGuire furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify McGuire furniture, first examine it for any markings. Many pieces bear a serial number, which often consists of seven digits in an “X,XXX,XXX” format. By cross-referencing the serial number on your item with information shared on trusted online resources, you can typically learn the age, style name and other information about your piece. Even pieces without the McGuire name usually bear a maker's mark. These markings can also be useful for dating your furniture, as you can compare the marks on your items to images featured in online galleries and catalogues. Should you need any assistance with the identification process, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of McGuire furniture.

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