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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: McGuire Furniture Company
Mid Century McGuire San Francisco Furniture Sofa Chair & Coffee table.
By McGuire
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid Century McGuire San Francisco bamboo Sofa Set.
Sofa and a rattan lounge chair by McGuire with matching side table. Asian influenced design with deep seat cushions recently upho...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Dining Table
This dining table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches
All piec...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Pair of McGuire Furniture Company Bamboo Arm Chairs - Target Pattern
By McGuire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of McGuire Furniture Company Bamboo Arm Chairs. This listing is for one pair of chairs but we actually have four pair available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo
Signed McGuire Furniture Company Bamboo Lounge Club Chair
By McGuire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Signed McGuire Furniture Company Bamboo Lounge Club Chair. This listing is for one chair but we actually have two available.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo
Maugrion Rattan Flip-Top Console or Dining Table Mid-Century
By McGuire
Located in Oxford, GB
Versatile and handsome flip top-server or console table that can be extended for use as a dining table. Produced by Maugrion from lacquered rich deep rosewood colour oak with a bambo...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan
McGuire Oak & Bamboo Writing Desk
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century modern desk with light wash color that highlights the woodgrain and brass drawer drop handles. The neutral finish makes this desk more contemporary than its dark brown an...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Oak
McGuire Mid Century Rattan Barstools - Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire Mid Century Rattan Barstools - Set of 3
Each barstool measures: 20.5 wide x 18 deep x 40.5 high, with a seat height of 31 and arm...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
McGuire San Francisco Swivel End Tables, Pair
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1960's Oak & Bamboo two tier swivel side tables by Mcguire San Francisco with refinished tops & original Mcguire Brass tags.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan, 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
Large Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Straps Frame Dining Conference Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large rectangle glass top bamboo & leather straps frame dining conference table by McGuire.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Dark Bamboo & Ebonized Mahogany Leather King Size Headboard Bed MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McGuire Dark Bamboo & Ebonized Mahogany King Size Headboard Bed MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo
McGuire Hollywood Regency Rattan Flip-Top Dining or Game Table, Newly Refinished
By McGuire
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style flip-top bamboo rattan game table or dining table
By McGuire
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 36"W x 35.5"D x 29"H. Extends up to 7...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mcguire Furniture Company, center/dining table, Midcentury
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elinore Stevensson (1914-2005) met Johan McGuire (1920-2013) just before World War II. They settled in San Francisco and began selling rattan furniture which led to the birth of McGu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo
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 upholstered ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Textile, Rattan, Wood
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
1970s McGuire Rattan Chinoiserie Down Round Glass Dining Set, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan, Glass
A Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire, c.1970
By McGuire
Located in Surbiton, GB
A pair of mid 20th Century wicker armchairs designed by Lyda Levi and produced by McGuire Company, San Francisco. Composed from ratta...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Maguire Round Reed & Cane Three Tier Gallery Top Serving Tables Stands
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Maguire Round Reed & Cane Three Tier Gallery Top Serving Tables Stands on Casters MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
aegean blue mcguire console table
By McGuire
Located in Athens, GA
1950s McGuire Sheaf of Wheat Aegean Blue Table
wonderful color, mid century mcguire base with custom cut thick glass oval top
no maker’s mark
56ʺW × 24ʺD ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Large Round Bamboo Glass Top MCM Dining Dinette Table by McGuire MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large round bamboo 3/4" glass top MCM dining Dinette table by McGuire MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Glass, Bamboo
McGuire Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic 3 seat rattan sofa by McGuire. Solid construction, rawhide corner wraps, bullseye back, great quality and form, circa mid-late 20th century.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan
Vintage McGuire Rattan and Wicker Umbria Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 2 Piece Set
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage McGuire Rattan and Wicker Umbria Lounge Chair with Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Plush Zebra Velvet - 2 Piece Set
Rare, vintage organic modern rattan and wicker oversized...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wicker
McGuire Oval Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Coffee Table MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McGuire Oval Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire for Baker Furniture Mid Century Bamboo and Glass Hexagonal Dining Table
This dining table measures: 80 wide x 80 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches
Al...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Rattan Dining Table with Glass Top
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful McGuire mid century Rattan dining or side table with 48" glass. The base is in very good condition and is a heavy and substantial piece in look and weight. a compliment t...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern 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
Bamboo and Glass McGuire "Wheet" Dining Table, U.S.A, 1970's
By McGuire
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black bamboo dining table with glass top.
The glass has a small (inside) crack at the edge.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Set of Four McGuire Campaign Style Cerused Directors Chairs
By McGuire, Leonard Linden
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
McGuire Mid Century Bamboo & Burled Laminate Side End Table
By McGuire
Located in Countryside, 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
Usa Mid-Century Rattan Sofa by Levi for McGuire Company San Francisco, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa mid-century Rattan Sofa by Levi for McGuire Company San Francisco, 1970s
Three seater sofa with rectangular seat. The structure is in green rattan woven with white leather laces....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Fabric, 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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Cane Armchair Dining Chair Leather, Pair
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of original McGuire bamboo and handwoven cane armchair, dining chair with leather bindings.
The upholstery is a beige boucle Fabric and note the stunner done backrest.
McGuire...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Regency Bamboo Dining Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Hollywood Regency dining table by McGuire of San Francisco. Beautiful bundle of wheat form constructed of bamboo, age appropriate wear. Top measures 25...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo
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.
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
McGuire Midcentury Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By McGuire
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency rattan cocktail table or occasional side table
By McGuire
USA, circa 1970s
Rattan and laminate
Measures: 31.88" W x 31.88"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Rattan, Laminate
Organic Vintage Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat Mc Guire c 1970
By McGuire
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage sheaf of wheat bamboo dining table or center table by Mc Guire circa 1970 United States.
Inspired by nature the table shows an organic shape l...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Round Wheat Bamboo Sheaf Base Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white wash finish bamboo sheaf base coffee table by McGuire.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo
Large Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional large circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1980. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wrapped detail in the iconic McGuire fa...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Steel
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
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
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.
A ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
McGuire Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Handwoven Leather Top Side Table Stool
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Original McGuire bamboo handwoven leather top side table, end table, bedside table, stool with leather bindings.
McGuire metal tag is attached underneath.
ALL American Classic.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
American Mid-Century Rattan and Beige Fabric Sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century Rattan and beige fabric sofa by McGuire Company, 1970s
Two seater sofa with rectangular seat in rattan. The structure is in ratta...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Regency Coffee / Cocktail Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modernist, Hollywood Regency coffee / cocktail table by McGuire of San Francisco. Beautiful bundle of wheat form constructed of bamboo, age appropriate wear. Hand...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
Bamboo
Modern Regency Bamboo Sheaf of Wheat Occasional Table / Pedestal by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modernist, Hollywood Regency occasional table by McGuire of San Francisco. Beautiful bundle of wheat form constructed of bamboo, minor scratches to top. Please check additional listings for coffee table, dining table and end table...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company
Materials
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.
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