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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$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Square Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California organic modern style. The table features a rare, bespoke glazed fi...
Iron
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Leather, Rattan, Glass
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.
Bamboo
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...
Steel
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...
Bamboo
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...
Steel
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...
Marble
Faux Bamboo X Base Round Dining Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo X base dining table w/ thick glass top.
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 69 in
McGuire Style Round Faux Bamboo Wood Mid-Century Modern Dining Table American
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
Fully restored Mid-Century Modern dining table, conference table or center table in dark brown finish, styled after McGuire. It is made out of solid wood and is quite heavy. We do no...
Metal
$8,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 74 in D 74 in
McGuire Mid Century Modern Octagonal Bamboo Glass Dining Table Boho Chic 74"
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental mid century modern dining table by McGuire Furniture. The table features octagonal form with a complex geometric base consisting of bamboo poles bundled and connected wit...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
American modern bamboo and glass round dining table by McGuire, 1970s
By McGuire
Located in MIlano, IT
USA modern bamboo and glass round dining table by McGuire, 1970s Dining table with round top in bevelled glass. The bamboo base narrow in the center and widens on the sides. At the c...
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage McGuire Rattan and Glass Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage dining table by McGuire exemplifies the brand’s celebrated mastery of natural materials and refined craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned bamboo, the ...
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
McGuire Organic Modern Oval Bamboo Rattan Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The table features a large elongated...
Iron
Italian Brass and Chrome Center or Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Italian Brass and Chrome Center or Dining Table, Italy, circa 1960s. The table base measures 27.5"H x 35.25"W.
Metal
Custom Regency Style 56" Diameter Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
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...
Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning bamboo rectangular dining table made in the California organic modern style by McGuire. This is a genuine McGuire model # MCBA22 with an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authenticity. The table features a geometric design base measuring 46 inches wide and 21 inches deep covered with tobacco colored bamboo poles...
Iron
1970s Sculptural Chrome Dining Or Center Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sleek and sculptural chrome 1970s tubular dining or center table. This table is simply stunning. The photographs really capture its beauty. Curved chrome supports reflect and ...
Chrome
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Round Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire round dining table featuring a square base. The base is created from an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authencity...
Iron
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome bamboo rattan rectangular dining table made in the California organic modern style by McGuire. Genuine McGuire model #MCBA22 with an iron frame painted golden gate orange...
Iron
$6,300Sale Price|47% Off
H 30.5 in W 40.25 in D 40.25 in
Stunning Exotic Wood Antique Breakfast Table or Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are looking for something completely unique and special, look no further - this absolutely stunning antique breakfast table features the most beautiful exotic wood and would make an ideal Statement piece in any interior. We are unsure of the type of wood - however it is wood, possibly an Amboyna Burl, as we had completed a full restoration and noticed the wood grain was still present after sanding down a light portion of it. It appears to have been painstakingly assembled / tessellated with each piece on its edge highlighting the amazing burled wood grain. While we are a bit uncertain on some of the details of this table - one thing we know for sure is that it is one of the most remarkable pieces of furniture (or in this case functional art) that we have seen. As for age - we do not know when this was made but when we acquired it, it had decades of age giving us the feeling this is an antique piece from earlier 20th Century. We just completed a full restoration with a beautiful lacquer coat giving it plenty of protection for regular use as a center table, cafe or dining table, or as a large sculpture pedestal table. So beautiful, and so special - ready to grace any fine interior space as a Statement piece. This exotic wood breakfast table...
Wood
$13,074 / item
H 13.78 in W 59.06 in D 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Landscape Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Landscape Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins fo...
Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Brass, Stainless Steel
Signed Paul Evans Octagonal Cityscape Pedestal Dining Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Signed Paul Evans octagonal cityscape pedestal dining table Table is showing reflection from floor.
Metal
Thomas Pheasant for McGuire Faux Bois Bronze Center Dining Table
By McGuire, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined modern round glass and bronze pedestal table, designed by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire, San Francisco. The distinctive table features a thick sculptural pedestal base crafte...
Bronze
Sold
H 13.78 in W 25.6 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Wooden Tables with Leather Bindings by Lyda Levi Mcguire San Francisco
By McGuire
Located in Roma, RM
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
Brass
Mid Century Faux Bamboo With Brass Accent Table With Folding Chairs.
By Tony Duquette, McGuire
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous mid century modern carved wood in the faux bamboo fashion with heavy brass accents. The four folding chairs and table with glass top...
Brass
Coffee or side lamp table by McGuire Furniture
By McGuire
Located in South Charleston, WV
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.
Rattan, Formica
Mcguire Furniture Company, center/dining table, Midcentury
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire, John McGuire
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elinore Stevensson (1914-2005) met Johan McGuire (1920-2013) just before World War II. They settled in San Francisco and began selling rattan furniture which led to the birth of McGu...
Bamboo
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...
Iron
McGuire Oval Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Coffee Table MINT!
By McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
McGuire Oval Glass Top Bamboo & Leather Coffee Table MINT!
Bamboo, Glass
McGuire Organic Modern Cerused Rattan Oak Breakfast Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous round rattan and oak breakfast dining table or center table made in the coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The elegant table features an oak frame veneered on the side...
Rattan, Oak
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining or Center Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish organic modern rattan table by McGuire. Versatile pedestal table that could serve as a breakfast dining table or an elegant center table. T...
Leather, Rattan, Glass
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Oak Pedestal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome round pedestal dining table or center table made by McGuire. The table features a cylindrical form with bamboo rattan veneer on the sides and top in a dark rich finish. Made...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Oak
McGuire Organic Modern Red Lacquered Rattan Pedestal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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. ...
Iron
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...
Leather, Raffia, Rattan, Oak
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous genuine McGuire organic modern dining table designed by John McGuire. The McGuire model number MCBA17 table features a hexagonal shaped iron frame painted Golden Gate Bridge...
Iron
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Square Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire rattan bamboo dining table or centre table featuring a thick, square beveled glass top. Made in the California organic modern style, this table is still in production...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass