Set of 8 McGuire Cathedral Chairs Chairs
View Similar Items
Set of 8 McGuire Cathedral Chairs Chairs
About the Item
- Creator:McGuire (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU908329084422
McGuire
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.
Find a range of McGuire Furniture on 1stDibs.
- Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Chrome ChairsBy Milo Baughman, Thayer CogginLocated in Los Angeles, CASet of four midcentury Milo Baughman dining or office chairs for Thayer Coggin - the chrome frames have been hand polished and new upholstery in wine color cotton velvet.Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- McGuire Rattan Dining Table with Glass TopBy McGuireLocated in Los Angeles, CAA wonderful McGuire mid century Rattan dining or side table with 48" glass. The base is in very good condition and is a heavy and substantial piece in look and weight. a compliment t...Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsBamboo, Glass
- Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chiavari Chairs in Silver MetalBy ChiavariLocated in Los Angeles, CAPair of Chiavari Italian chairs, in a rarely seen pewter metallic finish. The pair feature a lovely and graceful ladder back and are newly upholstered in Belgian Velvet. A stunning p...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Four Brass Compass Back Chairs in the Style of Gio PontiBy Gio PontiLocated in Los Angeles, CASet of four brass chairs in the style of Gio Ponti featuring a compass back with floral detail. Beautiful patinated brass is complemented by newly reupholstered cushions featuring a ...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Wrought Iron French Art Deco Chairs with Zebra PrintLocated in Los Angeles, CAAn exquisite pair of beautifully designed French Art Deco wrought iron Chairs upholstered in Zebra printed Cowhide. Use the pair as an ar...Category
20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
MaterialsWrought Iron, Iron
- Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush SeatsLocated in Los Angeles, CAPair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...Category
Antique 19th Century American Classical Chairs
MaterialsRush, Wood, Paint
- Set of Four McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cathedral Dining ChairsBy McGuireLocated in Rio Vista, CAIconic set of four organic modern rattan dining chairs made by McGuire. "Cathedral" style dining chairs designed by John McGuire feature a Gothic lancet arch style back with an open ...Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Fabric, Rattan
- Set of 6 McGuire Rattan Cathedral Dining ChairsBy McGuireLocated in Dallas, TXFantastic set of 6 McGuire rattan dining chairs in the original finish, with rawhide laces and recently upholstered cushions. The set includes six armchairs and each chair has the Mc...Category
Late 20th Century North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Upholstery, Rattan
$5,800 / set - Set of Six McGuire Coral Wicker Rattan Dining ChairsBy McGuireLocated in Rio Vista, CASpectacular set of six coral toned wicker rattan dining chairs made by McGuire in the California organic modern taste. These rare chairs feature a rattan frame covered with woven wic...Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Wicker, Rattan
- Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining ChairsBy McGuireLocated in Rio Vista, CAFabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom...Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
- Set of 6 Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs in the style of McGuireBy McGuireLocated in New York, NYStylish set of 6 dining chairs to include 2 arm, and 4 armless chairs, having wood faux bamboo frames and upholstered seats. All are sturdy and solid, upholstered seats are in usable...Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Vintage Coastal Rare McGuire Bent Bamboo Dining Chairs - Set of 8By McGuireLocated in west palm beach, FLA spectacular vintage set of 8 rare coastal dining chairs. Made by the iconic McGuire group of San Francisco. Beautiful bent bamboo with a woven rattan seat. Tagged on the bottom. Ac...Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
MaterialsBamboo, Rattan