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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
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

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...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo

Pair of Bamboo End Tables by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of bamboo and white laminate top end tables by McGuire, circa 1980s. Beautiful craftsmanship and sturdy construction on these o...
Category

Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate

Pair of Bamboo End Tables by McGuire
Pair of Bamboo End Tables by McGuire
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Dining Table Base, for Glass Top
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table base, for use with a round glass tabletop. This organic modern table base, from a design by John M...
Category

20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Elinor McGuire Rattan Glass-Top End Tables
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional pair of John Elinor McGuire end tables in light honeyed brown bamboo/rattan, sporting square forms with cut-corner glass tops over leather wrapped frames with decorative ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Leather

McGuire Organic Modern Blonde Bamboo Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large genuine McGuire rectangular dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. Crafted from an iron frame painted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Iron

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 Rattan Target Design Glass-Top Occasional Table
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine John Elinor McGuire occasional table with a square glass top over a honeyed brown Leather bound rattan frame with X motif sides accented with target designs with concentric gilt...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Leather

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 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

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

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

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...
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan

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

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

Monumental McGuire Ming Altar Table with Ivory Crackle Finish
By John and Elinor McGuire, 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...
Category

Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Hardwood

McGuire Long Leather Bound Rattan Glass-Top Cocktail Table
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic John Elinor McGuire cocktail table with a long, rectangular form in honeyed brown Leather bound rattan, showcasing a glass top over wrapped corners. The frame supports a lo...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Glass

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

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

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

Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
By McGuire
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, ultra rare set of McGuire bamboo dining chairs with gorgeous sculptural design on exterior, see pics. The chairs are newly upholstered in a white and Tiffany blue cotton bl...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Textile, Rattan, Wood

McGuire San Francisco Rattan Target Back Armchair Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous set of Mcguire target back armchairs.
Category

Late 20th Century McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan

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

Set of Six McGuire Woven Rattan Peel Dining Chairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor 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...
Category

Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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

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

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

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

McGuire 104 B Corner/ End Table
By John and Elinor McGuire, 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...
Category

1950s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

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...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Cumberland, RI
A Pair of McGuire Arm Chairs. 6 sets available. Dining chairs also available and sold separately. Structurally sound.
Category

1980s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Chairs
McGuire Pair of Arm Lounge Chairs
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

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

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...
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Bamboo

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...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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

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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