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McGuire Furniture Company Chairs

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
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs
Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs

Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining Chairs

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1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs
1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

1970Two McGuire Director’s Chairs

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Located in IT

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Chairs

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Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire
Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire

Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, Lyda Levi for McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Roma, RM

Set of 2 director’s chairs in bamboo and black leather, McGuire San Francisco 1970 Product Details Made with leather bindings and details in burnished brass. Dimensions: 60 W × 80 H ...

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1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass
1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass

1960s Ryda Levi McGuire Director’s Chair in Wood, Leather, and Brass

By McGuire

Located in IT

Director’s chair by Ryda Levi McGuire with a foldable frame in natural oak and bamboo. The seat and backrest are upholstered in crocodile-embossed leather, while the finishes and sup...

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McGuire, Bamboo Set Of 4 Chairs With Orange Cushions
McGuire, Bamboo Set Of 4 Chairs With Orange Cushions

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...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Chairs

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Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's
Rare Set of Bamboo Rattan Parquetry Dining Chairs by McGuire Circa 1970's

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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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Chairs

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Textile, Rattan, Wood

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Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair

Barbara Barry for McGuire Caned Dining Desk Arm Chair

By McGuire, Barbara Barry

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 Chairs

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Bentwood, Cane

McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Ladder Back Chair

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 Chairs

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Pair of McGuire Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Original Finish, No Cushions
Pair of McGuire Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Original Finish, No Cushions

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 Chairs

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Leather

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Mcguire Furniture Company chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

McGuire Furniture Company chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by McGuire Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for McGuire Furniture Company chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $796 and can go as high as $6,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,800.
Questions About McGuire Furniture Company Chairs
  • 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.