20th Century Dining Room Sets

Rare deconstructive folded steel dining table or breakfast table supporting a piece of round glass (not shown) which is pierced by four metal supports and clamps to hold it in place....

Welcome to the timeless legacy of John and Elinor, the beloved founders of the iconic McGuire Furniture, a San Francisco-based institution that has been synonymous with craftsmanship and creativity since its inception in 1948. As a dynamic couple, their lifelong partnership laid the foundation for the distinctive McGuire style, a harmonious fusion of natural materials such as rattan and hide with the sleek lines inspired by Asian aesthetics. Discover the essence of their visionary work embodied in this exquisite dining table and matching chairs—a testament to their enduring impact on design. Crafted in the latter part of the 20th century, this McGuire dining set showcases the hallmark bamboo frame that is quintessentially McGuire. The table, adorned with a rectangular beveled glass top in pristine condition, stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of McGuire's craftsmanship. The bamboo base boasts a delightful warm hue, effortlessly infusing any modern interior with the inviting, relaxed ambiance reminiscent of California design. Immerse yourself in the classic beauty of McGuire Furniture, where each piece tells a story of innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring allure of mid-century California style. Some history about the manufacturers: 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. 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 themed-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 byLeonard 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 recognisable 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 designersSteven Volpe, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Nicole Hollis...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original vintage Giancarlo Vegni designed for Fasem Italy dining table and Net chair suite A very good looking and well ...

White lacquer round opens to oval dining table with glass insets, and pierced legs and alligator finish, closed 44'' round with two leaves 18'' each opens to 80'' x 44 x 29.50'' high.

This rare table, accompanied by six matching stools, hails from the 1970s and stands as a notable creation by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan, alongsid...

Stylish mid-20th Century set of four sleek bar tables with polished metal legs and heavy glass tops. These elegant side tables once adorned the bar of the Waldorf Hotel...

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Set of 4 Mid Century Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with Italian design dining table .Norway 1980s Beautiful vintage Set of 4 dining chairs, with table ,model Totem, by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Norway. They are in black wooden fram with feathering slats back, between the slats red wooden balls. 2 chairs seats are black leather other 2 is in dark grey Leather furnishing. Dining Table is a very special and luxurious vintage Italian design piece. It’s from 1980s It’s the combination of Black metal hexagon-shaped legs. Spacers in copper and beveled glass panel complete its design. It will be the accent of any dining room. Dimensions Chairs width 55 cm Seat height 51 cm. Total depth 56 cm Total height 87 cm Height arm rests 65.2 cm. Table -120 cm x 120 cm Height 72.5 cm Year -1980's. In very good condition with minimal wear You can order 4 set chairs...

Listed for sale is a rare set of four Frederick Sieck dining chairs, accompanied by its original dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein, and Bruno Mathsson. All five piece...

A Dinning Room tableset with 8 chairs: - An elegant Art Deco dining table crafted from walnut with a clear finishing of clear veneer with two extensions and chrome iron details on t...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Denby & Spinks Leeds circa 1920 Art Deco Burr Walnut inverted breakfront sideboard which is part of a large dining suite This piec...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine original RRP £4,500 Burr Satinwood Giorgio Collection large wall mirror This piece is part of a monumental £50,000+ dining room suite which includes the extra large extending table...

We present Art Deco dining furniture that includes a table and four chairs. A set from 1940, designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the...

1 side board with two smoked windows, strap handles and chrome metal support, lacquered black marble top, sides and rear are covered with black felt and a table with sliding tray 87 X 120 X H 73 cm becoming 241cm trademark has Milano and 6 chrome chairs...

A Dinning Room tableset with 8 chairs: - An elegant Art Deco dining table crafted from walnut with a clear finishing of clear veneer with two extensions and chrome iron details on t...

This stunning dining set was made around the 1960s in Denmark, most probably by Farstrup Manufacture. It includes six dining chairs and an extendable round dining table. The table ...

This Louis Majorelle extendable dining table, accompanied by a set of six matching chairs, is a solid display of French Art Nouveau style in furniture. The "Chicorée," or "Chicory," ...

Warren Platner Verde Issorie Marble Dining Set with Catalog & Provenance, 1967 Additional information: Material: Marble Originally purchased in October 1967, we acquired the set...

Tommi Parzinger card table or small dining table and four double X back chairs, rare dark mahogany Hollywood inlaid top. Table size: 36 x 36 29" high. ...