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McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

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
Vintage 80s McGuire Antalya Directors Style Dining or Occasional Chairs Rawhide
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1980s directors style McGuire dining or occasional armchairs with lattice style rawhide seats and backs. These rattan framed chairs with backrest and seat woven in ra...
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1980s Philippine British Colonial Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Rattan

Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice caned lounge chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2006. The chair features a field of the caning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of armchairs, McGuire San Francisco 1970
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of armchairs McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product details Made of wood and fabric, with leather bindings. Dimensions: 63w x 78h x72d cm Production: McGuire, San Francisco 1970.
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1970s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of four rare McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchairs featuring lattice style laced rawhide woven leather seats and back. Model #MC...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

McGuire, Rattan And Bamboo Set of 4 Armchairs With Orange Cushions
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of 4 armchairs with bamboo frame and orange silk cushions. The armchairs are all signed Mc Guire, have rattan backs with a very contemporary Viennese weave detail, and have bee...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-86c occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. The only thing more impressive than the many su...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern pair of round back rattan armchairs with matching ottomans or footstools made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs featur...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Back Armchair
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sinuous rattan framed armchair featuring a woven honeycomb cane back crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chair has a gracefully curved pole ratta...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, 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 Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970.
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
Lyda Levi McGuire director's chair in wood and leather with brass details, 1970. Extra large version (the chair is 10 cm wider than the classic direc...
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1970s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. McGuire furniture is made to last for generation...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Set of Six McGuire Rattan Fan Back Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional set of six rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature a bentwood rattan frame with gracefully curved arms ...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Set of Four McGuire Rattan and Leather "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Set of Four McGuire Rattan and leather wraps "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs. Measures 23" in width, 25" in depth and 39" in height. Seat Height is 17" without cushion. We ha...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Other McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Set of Four McGuire Rattan and Leather "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Set of Four McGuire Rattan and leather wraps "Cracked Ice" Dining Chairs. Measures 23" in width, 25" in depth and 39" in height. Seat Height is 17" without cushion. We ha...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Other McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four woven leather rawhide and rattan dining armchairs from McGuire's Antalya collection. Hand-crafted in the coastal California modern organic style featuring a thick rattan pole frame covered with a geometric pattern of woven lattice leather rawhide laces. The leather and rattan have a natural warm pecan light...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Set of Eight Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire Salon Chairs
By McGuire, Orlando Diaz-azcuy
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of eight bamboo rattan organic modern dining chairs by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire furniture. Known as the Salon armchair constructed from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Cerused Rattan Mohair Library Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of rattan library armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a pole rattan frame with a custom ordered cer...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Rattan

Four McGuire Arm Chairs with White Washed Finish, Great Scale for Comfort
By McGuire
Located in Buchanan, MI
Four McGuire arm chairs with white washed finish, great scale for comfort. Upholstery in pristine condition.
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20th Century Hollywood Regency McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Classic McGuire Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat
By McGuire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Never goes out of style McGuire bamboo armchair having neutral upholstered seat. Arm height 26"
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1970s American Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

McGuire Silver Leaf Butterfly Arm Chair by Edward Tuttle
By Edward Tuttle, McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
McGuire Silver Leaf Butterfly Arm Chair designed by Edward Tuttle with 'McGuire San Francisco' label. This iconic chair features a unique design crafted from rattan and wood, showcas...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of laced rawhide lounge chairs form the "Antalya Collection" by McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2010s. The Antalya lounge chair is one of the most iconic pieces o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Resin, Upholstery

Barbara Barry for McGuire Double Caned Rattan Dining Desk Arm Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Barbara B...
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1980s Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

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 Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

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...
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Mid-20th Century McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Stunning, Unusual Pair Rattan/ Bamboo Arm Chairs, Attrib to Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong, McGuire
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...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, 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...
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

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 Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

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Set of Four McGuire Rattan Cane Barrel Dining Chairs
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Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
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1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

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Andrew Delfino for McGuire Rattan and Leather Armchairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
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Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
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Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
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Pair of McGuire Boho Rattan Target Back Armchairs with Ottoman
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McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Style Box Armchair
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Vintage McGuire Rattan Armchairs
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Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Library Armchairs
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Pair of McGuire Woven Rattan Wicker Organic Modern Armchairs
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cane Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful pair of bent rattan armchairs or dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature a thick pole rattan frame inset with woven honeycomb cane on the seat backs. Each seat has a thick fitted seat cushion with a colorful fabric having a soft textured floral print motif. The rattan is lashed together with light colored leather...
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Leather, Cane, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Brass

Armchair with pouf, McGuire San Francisco 1970s
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Located in Roma, RM
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Armchair with pouf, McGuire San Francisco 1970s
H 26.38 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
Set of 6 director’s chairs #McGuire San Francisco 1970
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
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Pair of Lyda Levi #McGuire director’s chairs in rush and leather, 1970
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Mcguire Furniture Company armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

McGuire Furniture Company armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by McGuire Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for McGuire Furniture Company armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $796 and can go as high as $14,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,800.
Questions About McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs
  • 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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