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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
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...
Category

1980s American Bohemian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

McGuire Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
McGuire Rattan Lounge Chair This chair measures: 34.25 wide x 33 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 22 and arm height/chair clearance of 28.5 inches We take our photos in a co...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

McGuire, Bamboo Set Of 4 Chairs With Orange Cushions
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of 4 chairs with bamboo frame and orange silk cushions. The armchairs have a curved bamboo backrest to create a comfortable support for the back, conservatively restored. The b...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo

1970s McGuire Cart Server Buffet in rattan with extendable wooden top and wheels
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
1970s McGuire Cart Server Buffet made in rattan with extendable wooden top and wheels. Dimensions: 110 W x 77 H x 57 D
Category

1970s North American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan

McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of rattan seating hand-crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The set features whimsical twisted pole rattan that gracefully curves aro...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

McGuire 104 B Corner/ End Table
By McGuire, John and Elinor 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 McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

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 ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Wood

Chic Restored Pair Modern Cathedral Back Loungers by McGuire, circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. New cu...
Category

1970s North American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

McGuire Console Table Richard Hannum Huxley Collection Faux Bamboo Cherry Wood
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Chic McGuire Console Table, Hallway Table or Sofa Table. Features a floating restored Cherry Wood Top combined with faux bamboo legs and rawhide decor, mo...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Square Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California organic modern style. The table features a rare, bespoke glazed fi...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Iron

Midcentury McGuire Faux Bamboo Bar Cart
By McGuire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic faux bamboo bar cart with well grained oak panels, reed wrapped corners, finished all around, recessed casters and slide out service space. Signed McGuire in the drawer.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Reed, Oak

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

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...
Category

1970s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Glass

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

Barbara Barry for McGuire Boxback Sofa
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Limited edition McGuire boxback sofa by Barbara Barry. This timeless design is classic in form and scale, with a gunmetal wood frame and a gracefully curved back that ensures comfort...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
Category

1980s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

McGuire Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Red Lion, PA
McGuire oval clear glass table on wheat sheaf-wrapped bamboo oval base, glass
Category

1980s Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

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. Includ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bronze

McGuire Funiture San Francisco Round Glass Top Coffee Table with Rawhide Straps
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire Furniture San Francisco round glass top coffee table with rawhide straps. Offered for sale is a McGuire Furniture of San Fra...
Category

Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Elinor McGuire NP-12 Elliptical Dining Table
By McGuire, John and Elinor 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 McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Radiant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

Davis Allen Square Chair and Ottoman by McGuire
By Davis Allen, McGuire
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 ...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Bamboo coffee table by Lyda Levi for McGuire production, 1970s, USA
By McGuire
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo coffee table by Lyda Levi, McGuire production USA, 1970s Dimensions: 127 x 55 x 43 cm Frame entirely in bamboo with natural finish, featuring characteristic knots and weaving ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo

Stunning, Unusual Pair Rattan/ Bamboo Arm Chairs, Attrib to Danny Ho Fong
By McGuire, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching Pair Curved High Back Stylized Rattan Arm Chairs, Attributed to Danny Ho Fong (Designer) Made by Mcguire,, seats in need of restoration.. Hand Delivery avail to New York C...
Category

1970s Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair Of Vintage McGuire Rattan Round Drum Form Side Tables
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of McGuire drum-shaped side tables, specifically known for their use of rattan and bamboo in an Organic Mid Century style. The round tables with a circular base and top conjoi...
Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Leather, Wood

McGuire Coastal White Rattan Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table with Round Glass
By McGuire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is the the coffee table alone. The chairs and end tables are NOT included. Inquire if interested in those pieces. McGuire’s iconic wheat sheaf bundle coffee table perfe...
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Bamboo

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...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

Rattan and Cane Side Table by Davis Allen for McGuire, a Pair
By Davis Allen, McGuire
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A pair of side tables designed by Davis Allen for McGuire of San Francisco. Made from rattan and cane, finished with a glass top. A delicate and handsome design, however the table it...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Glass

Bamboo coffee table by Lyda Levi for McGuire, 1960s
By McGuire
Located in Milano, IT
Bamboo coffee table by Lyda Levi for McGuire, 1960s Spelendid coffee table with two glass shelves and bamboo frame. Chipped corner present in glass. Measurements 124x52 h42 cm
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

1990s Mcguire Art Deco Style Wood Case Club Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare! Dramatic pair of organic wood case barrel back club chairs by McGuire. The chairs feature a slight barrel form rattan and wood frame. Fully upholstered with thick fil...
Category

1990s Bohemian McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Adam Style McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Davis Allen Coffee Table by McGuire
By Davis Allen, McGuire
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 ...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Glass

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...
Category

1960s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

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...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

20th Century American Dining Table & Four Chairs By McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Welcome to the timeless legacy of John and Elinor, the beloved founders of the iconic McGuire Furniture, a San Francisco-based institution that has been synonymous with craftsmanship and creativity since its inception in 1948. As a dynamic couple, their lifelong partnership laid the foundation for the distinctive McGuire style, a harmonious fusion of natural materials such as rattan and hide with the sleek lines inspired by Asian aesthetics. Discover the essence of their visionary work embodied in this exquisite dining table and matching chairs—a testament to their enduring impact on design. Crafted in the latter part of the 20th century, this McGuire dining set showcases the hallmark bamboo frame that is quintessentially McGuire. The table, adorned with a rectangular beveled glass top in pristine condition, stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of McGuire's craftsmanship. The bamboo base boasts a delightful warm hue, effortlessly infusing any modern interior with the inviting, relaxed ambiance reminiscent of California design. Immerse yourself in the classic beauty of McGuire Furniture, where each piece tells a story of innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring allure of mid-century California style. Some history about the manufacturers: 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. 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 themed-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 byLeonard 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 recognisable 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 designersSteven Volpe, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Nicole Hollis...
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Glass, Fabric, Bamboo

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.
Questions About McGuire Furniture Company
  • 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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