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McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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
Round Wheat Bamboo Sheaf Base Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern McGuire
Round Wheat Bamboo Sheaf Base Coffee Table Mid-Century Modern McGuire

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.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Bamboo

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan dining table or center table featuring a hexagonal base. Genuine McGuire, not a reproduction with an iron frame painted golden gate orange...

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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Iron

Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining Table by McGuire - 44" Diameter Base
Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining Table by McGuire - 44" Diameter Base

Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining Table by McGuire - 44" Diameter Base

By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1990. The table base is 44 inches in diameter. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wra...

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1990s American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Steel

Organic Vintage Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat Mc Guire c 1970
Organic Vintage Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat Mc Guire c 1970

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...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Bamboo, Glass

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Pedestal Dining Table
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Pedestal Dining Table

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Pedestal Dining Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous organic modern glass top dining table or center table made by McGuire. The table features a bamboo rattan pedestal base with a w...

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20th Century American Organic Modern McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Leather, Rattan, Glass

Large Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire
Large Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire

Large Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional restored large circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1980. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wrapped detail in the iconic M...

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Steel

Vintage Coastal McGuire Bundled Bamboo Center Hall Table With Specimen Stone Top
Vintage Coastal McGuire Bundled Bamboo Center Hall Table With Specimen Stone Top

Vintage Coastal McGuire Bundled Bamboo Center Hall Table With Specimen Stone Top

By McGuire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A breathtaking fusion of organic elegance and natural artistry, this vintage McGuire center hall table features their iconic bundled bamboo base paired with a truly stunning specimen...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables

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Marble

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Custom Regency Style 56"  Diameter Mahogany Dining Table
Custom Regency Style 56"  Diameter Mahogany Dining Table

Custom Regency Style 56" Diameter Mahogany Dining Table

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Swathed in the finest figured mahogany, this 56” diameter table features a bold pedestal comprised of a tapered octagonal column having an ebonized collar and terminating on a platfo...

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McGuire Organic Modern Blonde Bamboo Hexagonal Dining Table
McGuire Organic Modern Blonde Bamboo Hexagonal Dining Table

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Genuine McGuire Palasan Rattan Pedestal Dining Table Base for Glass Top, Marked
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By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire

Located in Vero Beach, FL

A genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan pedestal dining table base, designed for use with a round glass tabletop. This beautiful piece from McGuire's Palasan Collection featur...

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Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table
Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table

Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table

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Nice Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo X base dining table w/ thick glass top.

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Large Bamboo and Glass Square Coffee Table by John McGuire

By John McGuire

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This vintage 1970 square coffee table, designed by John McGuire, boasts a 60" x 60" glass top, 3/4" thick with a 1" bevel, offering a sleek and spacious surface. The distinctive base...

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Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat by McGuire, circa 1970, United States
Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat by McGuire, circa 1970, United States

Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat by McGuire, circa 1970, United States

By John and Elinor McGuire

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Bamboo dining table sheaf of wheat by McGuire, circa 1970 United States Measure of the foot of table 72 x 61 cm.   

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Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Coffee Table

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Pair of Wooden Tables (Dark Finish) with Leather Bindings by Lyda Levi for Mcguire San Francisco 1970 Product details With sheet brass top Single table dimensions 65 W x 35 H x 43 D cm

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Mid Century Faux Bamboo With Brass Accent Table With Folding Chairs.

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McGuire, San Francisco circa 1960. 24" diameter, 20.25" tall with 5 double rattan legs supporting a bottom and top base with laminate insert. In excellent condition. Idea for use in closed patios and indoors with rattan sofas and chairs.

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Mcguire Furniture Company, center/dining table, Midcentury
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McGuire Organic Modern Hexagonal Bamboo Rattan Dining Table
McGuire Organic Modern Hexagonal Bamboo Rattan Dining Table

McGuire Organic Modern Hexagonal Bamboo Rattan Dining Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Genuine organic modern McGuire dining table or breakfast table featuring a hexagonal geometric base. Designed by John McGuire this table is constructed from an iron frame painted gol...

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McGuire Oval Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Coffee Table MINT!
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McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Oak Pedestal Dining Table

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McGuire Organic Modern Red Lacquered Rattan Pedestal Dining Table
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Distinctive McGuire rattan pedestal dining table or center table featuring a whimsical red lacquered finish. The table is crafted from rattan poles in a basket design having an hourglass or waisted form. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with an intentionally aged patina on the leather rawhide laces. Bespoke custom order color. McGuire makers plaque on the bottom. The pedestal is topped with a thick pane of 42 inch round...

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McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Breakfast Dining Table
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Breakfast Dining Table

McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Breakfast Dining Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Genuine McGuire breakfast or bistro sized dining table made in the California organic modern style. Rare, smaller scale version of the original dining table perfect for small nooks. ...

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McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Raffia Occasional or Centre Table
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Raffia Occasional or Centre Table

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Raffia Occasional or Centre Table

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome occasional table or center table crafted from rattan in the California organic modern style by McGuire. The table features a two-tier design with woven raffia insets. The top has a round form with concentric circle borders of bent rattan. Supported by a square base with a lower galleried shelf. The straight legs end with splayed feet and the exposed joints are reinforced with light colored...

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Leather, Raffia, Rattan, Oak

Mcguire Furniture Company center tables for sale on 1stDibs.

McGuire Furniture Company center tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of bamboo and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of McGuire Furniture Company center tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original center tables by McGuire Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider center tables by Karl Springer, Knoll, and Paul Evans. Prices for McGuire Furniture Company center tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,399 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,000.
Questions About McGuire Furniture Company Center Tables
  • 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.