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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
Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs
Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs

Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Houston, TX

Originally designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire of San Francisco, the Portico chair takes a modern approach while saluting a traditional aesthetic. Each solid teak chair fame ...

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20th Century American Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco
Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

By McGuire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly desirable group of vintage bamboo dining armchairs by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California. We currently have a total of 10 mat...

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1980s American Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs

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 Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Armchairs, Pair
McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Armchairs, Pair

McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Armchairs, Pair

By McGuire

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency Organic Modern bamboo and cane armchairs or dining captain chairs By McGuire of San Francisco USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 22.75"W x 23"D x 37"H...

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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane

Pair of McGuire Bamboo Butterfly Chairs
Pair of McGuire Bamboo Butterfly Chairs

Pair of McGuire Bamboo Butterfly Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of McGuire bamboo butterfly chairs featuring reddish tone with washed finish. The distinctive butterfly profile creates wide, angled backs that spread outward from narrow seat ...

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1970s Bohemian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of McGuire Cerused Rattan Mohair Library Armchairs
Pair of McGuire Cerused Rattan Mohair Library Armchairs

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

Pair of armchairs, McGuire San Francisco 1970
Pair of armchairs, McGuire San Francisco 1970

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

Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire

Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire

By Barbara Barry, McGuire

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

Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair
Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair

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

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Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

McGuire, Rattan And Bamboo Set of 4 Armchairs With Orange Cushions
McGuire, Rattan And Bamboo Set of 4 Armchairs With Orange Cushions

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

Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair
Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair

Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair

By Barbara Barry, McGuire

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1980s Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Leather Library Armchair
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Leather Library Armchair

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

McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Armchairs, Set of Four
McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Armchairs, Set of Four

McGuire Hollywood Regency Organic Modern Bamboo and Cane Armchairs, Set of Four

By McGuire

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Hollywood Regency Organic Modern bamboo and cane armchairs By McGuire of San Francisco USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 22.75"W x 23"D x 37"H. Seat height: 19.25"...

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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane

Stunning, Unusual Pair Rattan/ Bamboo Arm Chairs, Attrib to Danny Ho Fong
Stunning, Unusual Pair Rattan/ Bamboo Arm Chairs, Attrib to Danny Ho Fong

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 Organic Modern Rattan Barrel-Back Dining Chair
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Barrel-Back Dining Chair

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Barrel-Back Dining Chair

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A beautifully crafted well-preserved McGuire barrel back dining chair, desk chair, games chair, or arm chair featuring one of McGuire's most ...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage McGuire Rattan Lounge Armchair, San Francisco, California
Vintage McGuire Rattan Lounge Armchair, San Francisco, California

Vintage McGuire Rattan Lounge Armchair, San Francisco, California

By McGuire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage rattan armchair was designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California by McGuire, one of the most respected names in high-end rattan and organic modern furniture. T...

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1980s American Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Back Armchair
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Back Armchair

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

Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
Set of Four McGuire Woven Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs

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

Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire
Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire

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

Upholstery, Resin

McGuire Set of Four Armchairs
McGuire Set of Four Armchairs

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...

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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

American modern armchairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s
American modern armchairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

American modern armchairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s

By McGuire

Located in MIlano, IT

American modern armchairs by Lyda Levi for McGuire Company, 1970s Pair of armchairs with padded seat and back cushions upholstered in geometric-patterned fabric. The frame, legs, and...

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1970s American Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan "Cambria" Armchair, Newly Upholstered
Vintage Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan "Cambria" Armchair, Newly Upholstered

Vintage Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan "Cambria" Armchair, Newly Upholstered

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Barbara Barry McGuire Rattan "Cambria" Armchair, Newly Upholstered Offered for sale is a vintage rattan Barbara Barry Cambria armchair from McGuire Furniture. The chair has ...

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Late 20th Century American McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

McGuire Caned Arm Chair by Barbara Barry, Rattan & Leather, USA
McGuire Caned Arm Chair by Barbara Barry, Rattan & Leather, USA

McGuire Caned Arm Chair by Barbara Barry, Rattan & Leather, USA

By McGuire, Barbara Barry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Crafted from rattan, the chair is accented by meticulously hand-laced joint bindings at each joint—a patented McGuire hallmark that ensures both structural integrity and a rich, tact...

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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair

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

Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs
Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs

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

Classic McGuire Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Classic McGuire Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat

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 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.