About Michael

My appreciation of furniture started at a young age. My parents were antique dealers. Jack, my father, restored Early American Shaker and Period Furniture. Learning about proportion, Period joinery, and furniture styles, I developed the skills I would utilize later in life.

My career as a master furniture maker and designer, began after I graduated with a degree in Art History and Studio Art from the University of Vermont. While in college, I started a business with my parents (Jack and Linda) and my older sister Meghan. McGuire Family Furniture Makers and Vermont Clock Co. was rooted in Shaker reproductions, and the clocks were inspired by New England Grandfather Clocks. We developed wholesale accounts selling to retail stores whom specialized in selling American Reproduction Furniture. We also exported the Collection of Shaker Furniture to a group in Germany, “All American Furniture” whom resold furniture to specialty stores in Europe.

Jack, my life long best friend died from a long battle with cancer in 2020. Today, I work at my business, continuing to build furniture from the McGuire Family Shaker Furniture Collection, as well as Custom Furniture, spanning many styles, including Modern. Some of the pieces of furniture we built as a family in the early 90’s are realizing auction prices above the original suggested retail. Linda, my mother has continued to be a great help with my business.

I use time tested traditional joinery, mortise and tenon, dovetailed drawers, and other details which are often overlooked in a fast pace, instant gratification world we live in today. Fortunately, there are people that appreciate handcrafted, solid wood Shaker Furniture, Modern and other furniture styles.

After living in Vermont most of my life, I decided to move to Tennessee in 2019. My parents bought a property in 2012, giving me an opportunity to visit Tennessee. I appreciate a rural life, rolling hills and the beautiful Tennessee countryside. In 2021, I built a new workshop and my home, and I am proud to say it is my Tennessee homestead!

Please look at my website at some of the furniture I have handcrafted. Some designs are a collaboration of family and myself. Contact me if you are interested in working with us.

Testimonial

“I can’t be more grateful, the complexity of the project and the use of our materials seemed effortless. Thank you Michael, for your design skills.”

Testimonial

“We met Mike at a Craft Show in Waterford, Virginia. We later contacted him to see if he made office furniture, modeled after Shaker’s simplicity. After emailing back and forth, we had a design ready to be made. When it was delivered, we were so grateful of the design, and the quality craftsmanship….”

Shaker Farmhouse table made from Maple. I made the base from Soft Maple, painted with Red with a top coat of Black, rubbed through on edges and distressed. Top is 3 Maple boards at 14" each. I made it for a happy couple (Interior Designer) in do
Shaker Farmhouse table made from Maple. I made the base from Soft Maple, painted with Red with a top coat of Black, rubbed through on edges and distressed. Top is 3 Maple boards at 14" each. I made it for a happy couple (Interior Designer) in downtown, Charleston, SC.
Classic Modern buffet I designed and handcrafted for a client in Indiana. Made from solid Walnut, this piece looks nice in their living room. #walnutcredenza #classicmoderndesign
Classic Modern buffet I designed and handcrafted for a client in Indiana. Made from solid Walnut, this piece looks nice in their living room. #walnutcredenza #classicmoderndesign
Nicely crafted Shaker table and my Shaker Windsor chairs I make in Cherry, White Oak, natural White Ash and Cherry and Walnut. Set of six chairs and 7 foot table, 1” thick top, solid Cherry with Amber stain. at @franklinantiquemall booth is B23
Nicely crafted Shaker table and my Shaker Windsor chairs I make in Cherry, White Oak, natural White Ash and Cherry and Walnut. Set of six chairs and 7 foot table, 1” thick top, solid Cherry with Amber stain. at @franklinantiquemall booth is B236.
Venetian style mirror. Made from 1930 to 1950 with wide Pine backboards and Pine frame. This is a mantel mirror. Old mirror glass with an elegant design. In my booth @gaslamptoo booth #T236 on College street, left side of store.
Venetian style mirror. Made from 1930 to 1950 with wide Pine backboards and Pine frame. This is a mantel mirror. Old mirror glass with an elegant design. In my booth @gaslamptoo booth #T236 on College street, left side of store.
Reset on my booth in @gaslamptoo #T236 on College Street in the Gaslamptoo building. All dealer booths are on Road names.
Reset on my booth in @gaslamptoo #T236 on College Street in the Gaslamptoo building. All dealer booths are on Road names.
Griz and Gus at my mother’s house.
Griz and Gus at my mother’s house.
Gus and dad. My little fur baby.
Gus and dad. My little fur baby.
Almost ten feet when this is together. Just finished a thin coat of paint and it’s ready to age. Will be putting hardware on next before aging process begins. My ceiling is tall enough by 1/2”. I work alone so not easy to set this on top.
Almost ten feet when this is together. Just finished a thin coat of paint and it’s ready to age. Will be putting hardware on next before aging process begins. My ceiling is tall enough by 1/2”. I work alone so not easy to set this on top. Will be adding 20 feet x 50 foot wing in the Spring. Need more space.
At 7 feet tall, it is a slow restoration. I have not figured out the age yet. It takes two to flip over. Restoring the rope detail on edges. I think 1800 to 1890?
At 7 feet tall, it is a slow restoration. I have not figured out the age yet. It takes two to flip over. Restoring the rope detail on edges. I think 1800 to 1890?
A Follower contacted me to refinish the top on their family heirloom. Had a huge water spot on it. Finished with Matte clear coat after sealer.
A Follower contacted me to refinish the top on their family heirloom. Had a huge water spot on it. Finished with Matte clear coat after sealer.
Shaker Farmhouse table made from Maple. I made the base from Soft Maple, painted with Red with a top coat of Black, rubbed through on edges and distressed. Top is 3 Maple boards at 14" each. I made it for a happy couple (Interior Designer) in do Classic Modern buffet I designed and handcrafted for a client in Indiana. Made from solid Walnut, this piece looks nice in their living room. #walnutcredenza #classicmoderndesign Nicely crafted Shaker table and my Shaker Windsor chairs I make in Cherry, White Oak, natural White Ash and Cherry and Walnut. Set of six chairs and 7 foot table, 1” thick top, solid Cherry with Amber stain. at @franklinantiquemall booth is B23 Venetian style mirror. Made from 1930 to 1950 with wide Pine backboards and Pine frame. This is a mantel mirror. Old mirror glass with an elegant design. In my booth @gaslamptoo booth #T236 on College street, left side of store. Reset on my booth in @gaslamptoo #T236 on College Street in the Gaslamptoo building. All dealer booths are on Road names. Griz and Gus at my mother’s house. Gus and dad. My little fur baby. Almost ten feet when this is together. Just finished a thin coat of paint and it’s ready to age. Will be putting hardware on next before aging process begins. My ceiling is tall enough by 1/2”. I work alone so not easy to set this on top. At 7 feet tall, it is a slow restoration. I have not figured out the age yet. It takes two to flip over. Restoring the rope detail on edges. I think 1800 to 1890? A Follower contacted me to refinish the top on their family heirloom. Had a huge water spot on it. Finished with Matte clear coat after sealer.

Testimonial

“when we came back from vacation we were pleasantly surprised by the quality craftsmanship, design collaboration and the way you used our stain-glass in our furniture, it feels like they are finally home…”