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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
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern X-Base Rattan Bamboo End Tables with Glass Tops
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of genuine McGuire organic modern rattan bamboo end tables. The square end tables or side tables feature a rattan frame with an x-base, trefoil brass leg caps and clear glass to...
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Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Chippendale Style Cerused Rattan & Brass Coffee Table By McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a great looking organic modern chippendale style cerused rattan glass top coffee table by McGuire out of California. The brass capped legs add a nice touch. It most likely da...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

American mid-century rattan beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern rattan and beige floreal fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s. Two-seater sofa with seat and back made by cushions upholstered in beige fabric with floral motifs. Th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

McGuire Bamboo and Lucite Desk & Chair, 1980
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
McGuire Bamboo and Lucite Desk & Chair, 1980’s. Original Desk Measures 28.5” tall 40.5” wide 22.5” deep, glass .5” thick 54” long 34” deep. Total length of desk with glass is 54”. ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Glass, Lucite

Genuine McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cracked Ice Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four iconic McGuire Cracked Ice rattan bamboo dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in 1968. The design is famous for its rattan oval back that fra...
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Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo

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...
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1990s Bohemian McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Glass Breakfast Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire breakfast dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The table features an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authenticity. Completely c...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Restored Pair of Mahogany, Rattan and Brass End Tables by McGuire
By McGuire, John and Elinor 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 McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Dining Chairs, Custom Finish
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of McGuire Rattan arm chairs. 3 pairs available. Note the beautiful custom finish and embroider upholstery.
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1980s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 24 wide x 23.75 deep x 39 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 19.5 inches ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

McGuire Rattan and Bamboo Cafe Side Chairs with Palm Tree Print Seats, Signed
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant set of four (4) wicker McGuire cafe chairs (signed) that can be used indoor or out. Fabricated from woven wicker that has been finished in a black color with palm tree dec...
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Early 2000s American Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

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

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

McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish rattan ladder back style chair made in the California coastal manner by McGuire San Francisco, CA. The chair features thick rattan poles lashed together with leather rawhide ...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Organic Modern Club Chair & Ottoman
By McGuire, Thomas Pheasant
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

Monumental McGuire Ming Altar Table with Ivory Crackle Finish
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental McGuire altar table with ivory crackle finish. This altar table is McGuire’s interpretation of classic Chinese design. The Ming-inspired table has a hardwood frame that wa...
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Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Hardwood

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 the original cerused limed finish. Rawhide lacing enhances their appeal. The organic modern chairs feature a rattan frame and loop or fan back, with inspiration drawn from Thonet's No. 25 bistro chair in the art nouveau style. Chairs have upholstered seats and gracefully curved armrests (26" h). Each chair retains a McGuire maker's plaque. For a complete dining set, a glass-topped dining table is also available through a separate listing. Uncompromising quality and relaxed, timeless style from McGuire San Francisco (now Baker McGuire).
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20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo

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.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. St...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

McGuire Mackintosh Style Organic Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sculptural set of four gorgeous rattan dining armchairs made in the manner and style of McGuire and Mackintosh. The rattan frames have a lovely intentionally aged patina with a bleac...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Leather Library Armchair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome McGuire library armchair made in the organic modern style. The armchair features a pole rattan construction with leather rawhide laces with a rich dark stain finish. The gen...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Elegant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest 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

Sleek Meticulously Restored Cream Lacquer Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A stunning restored example from a difficult to find case series by McGuire, circa 1970. Sleek, expertly crafted hardwood case construction with side mounted rattan legs detailed in the iconic firm rawhide. Fabulous heavy solid brass hardware accent the drawers. An exceptional piece designed to accent an important space. Excellent Restored Condition. The chest has been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered in heavy Cream. The solid brass hardware has been professionally polished and displays beautiful patina. There are a pair of these unusual...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Serving Cart Buffet with Expandable Top
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
McGuire organic modern rattan bamboo and oak expandable serving cart buffet. An original McGuire design circa 1964, this serving cart features a wonderful combination of oak and ratt...
Category

20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Brass

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 McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Glass

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 brand’s signature attention to form and proportion, each chair features sculptural rattan framing with intricate bent and wrapped cane details. The open fanback design and circular side elements highlight McGuire’s timeless coastal-modern aesthetic. Presented in their original natural finish and sold without cushions. Structurally sound with light wear consistent with age and use, offering an airy, organic warmth ideal for interiors or covered patios. Keywords: McGuire bamboo chairs, rattan lounge chairs, coastal modern, California design, vintage bamboo furniture...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather

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...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

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...
Category

1980s American Bohemian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

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 McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan

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

Materials

Reed, Oak

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, 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

McGuire Rattan 3 Seat Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic vintage McGuire of San Francisco Model C-1 sofa, featuring a thick, bent pole rattan frame with gracefully curved back. The rattan is lashed together with leather rawhide l...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Rattan

McGuire Coastal White Rattan Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table with Round Glass
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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Bamboo

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...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

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

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Glass

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

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 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

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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