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McGuire Furniture Company Stools

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 Counter Bar Stools Bamboo
By 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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1970s Bohemian Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

McGuire Counter Bar Stools Bamboo
McGuire Counter Bar Stools Bamboo
$2,471 Sale Price / set
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Pair of McGuire Midcentury Oak Demilune Stools
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of McGuire oak stools or side tables crafted from solid oak. Very well-made solid construction stools featuring a curved frame. When arranged side by side the stools form a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company Stools

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Oak

Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Oak Swivel Barstools
By McGuire, Hans Kaufeld
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 20th century set of four matching rattan and oak barstools made in the California organic modern coastal style by McGuire. The barstools feature a rattan swivel seat wi...
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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oak & Rattan Side Tables / Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of oak and rattan side tables / stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. These tables are difficult to find and are in very good vintage condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Pair of McGuire Rattan swiveling Bar stools
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of McGuire Rattan swiveling Bar stools
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Faux Leather

McGuire San Francisco Rattan, Rawhide Swivel Stools, Pair
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire San Francisco Rattan, Rawhide swivel stools, pair Offered for sale is a pair of swivel bar stools manufactured by McGuire of San Franc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Brass

A pair of Bamboo Bar Stools with Brass by Hans Kaufeld for McGuire , 1970s.
By McGuire, Hans Kaufeld
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
A great pair of bamboo and Brass barstools designed by the Dutchman Hans Kaufeld for McGuire in the seventies. Featuring swivel leather covered seats. These barstools are made with the famous McGuire rawhide strapping and Classic brass foot rail...
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Bamboo & Leather Bar Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three bamboo and leather bar stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1990s. These stools are difficult to find and are in good vintage condition. Each one meas...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Leather

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Mcguire Furniture Company stools for sale on 1stDibs.

McGuire Furniture Company stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of rattan and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of McGuire Furniture Company stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by McGuire Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. Prices for McGuire Furniture Company stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $715 and can go as high as $3,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
Questions About McGuire Furniture Company Stools
  • 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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