Midcentury Ficks Reed Rattan Semi Circular Sofa, Large Circle Sectional
View Similar Items
Midcentury Ficks Reed Rattan Semi Circular Sofa, Large Circle Sectional
About the Item
- Creator:Ficks Reed (Maker)
- Similar to:Bielecky Brothers (Maker)John Wisner (Designer)McGuire (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Depth: 48 in (121.92 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Style:Organic Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: New straps and decking. Wear consistent with age and use. Rattan frame is in excellent condition - it has been cleaned and conditioned. All joinery is sound and secure, no breaks to the bindings. Displays a gorgeous warm patina - no flaws of note. New straps and decking. Upholstery will need to be replaced.
- Seller Location:Decatur, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6647229481502
Ficks Reed
Somewhat of an overlooked icon of American design, Ficks Reed was founded by Louis Ficks in 1885 as the National Carriage and Reed Company, a New York purveyor of wicker baby carriages. By the turn of the century, however, the company had moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and, under the auspices of Ficks Reed, began manufacturing furniture with wicker, rattan and bamboo.
Over the coming decades, Ficks Reed would benefit from an increased interest in Asian imports, as evidenced in everything from the growing popularity of chinoiserie wallpaper and Chinese porcelain to the Japanese influence in Frank Lloyd Wright’s modern architecture.
The brand was also bolstered by partnerships with several prominent architects and designers throughout the 20th century, including Paul László, Pipsan Saarinen Swanson — creator of the company's Sol-Air Group and elder sister of Eero Saarinen — John B. Wisner, Paul T. Frankl and Dorothy Draper.
Each Ficks Reed partner brought their unique sensibility to the designs — Swanson’s had skeletal frames while Draper, a largely forgotten decorator and pioneer of the Hollywood Regency style, favored more ornate detailing; László created low-slung seats — but all were rendered in the company’s signature wicker and bamboo.
Thanks in large part to the Draper relationship, Ficks Reed furniture has long been a fixture at The Greenbrier and Colony hotels, as well as other luxury properties including the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton resorts and The Breakers in Palm Beach. In 2006, Draper protégé Carleton Varney continued his mentor’s legacy by debuting a new 20-piece collection for Ficks Reed based on her original designs.
A recent resurgence in the popularity of wicker and rattan has given way to newfound demand for Ficks Reed rattan chairs and other furniture in the secondary market, where original vintage pieces are often refinished, repainted or lacquered to further underscore the textural detail of their bamboo and rattan frames.
Find vintage Ficks Reed sofas, tables, armchairs and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
- Pair Vintage McGuire Director Style Organic Modern Caned Rattan Dining ChairsBy Ficks Reed, McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire, John McGuireLocated in Decatur, GAPair of vintage McGuire rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. The set features stout rattan frames in a dire...Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
- Vintage French Rattan Console Table - Stacked Reed - Organic ModernLocated in Decatur, GAGorgeous midcentury stacked rattan racetrack shaped console table, France circa 1960s. Woven raffia top. Finished on all sides so it can float in a room, if desired. In excellent co...Category
Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Console Tables
MaterialsBamboo, Reed, Rattan, Raffia, Wicker
$1,365 Sale Price44% Off - Arthur Umanoff Wine Rack, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Kitchen Storage + ShelvingBy Arthur UmanoffLocated in Decatur, GAWrought iron and rattan wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. Storage for 39 bottles - features a woven shelve type basket for you barware, glasses etc. One up...Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Shelves
MaterialsWrought Iron
$542 Sale Price30% Off - Midcentury Westnofa Siesta Cahir + Ottman - Highback Leather - Ingmar RellingBy Ekorness, Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar RellingLocated in Decatur, GAVintage midcentury Scandinavian modern "Siesta" lounge chair and ottoman by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa/Ekornes. High back armchair version with scarce combination of ebonized frames...Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Canvas, Beech
- Pair Midcentury Westnofa Siesta Chairs - Highback Leather - Ingmar RellingBy Ekorness, Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar RellingLocated in Decatur, GAPair of vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern "Siesta" lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa/Ekornes. High back armchair versions with scarce combination of ebonized frames a...Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Canvas, Beech
- Midcentury Steampunk Peter Pepper Products Brutalist Cityscape Metal SculptureBy Peter Pepper Products, C. Jeré Artisan HouseLocated in Decatur, GARare and uncommon midcentury Brutalist style mixed metal cityscape wall sculpture by Peter Pepper Products. Kind of a steampunk vibe. Excellent condition. Retains Peter Pepper Produ...Category
Vintage 1960s American Steampunk Wall-mounted Sculptures
MaterialsMetal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
$1,015 Sale Price45% Off
- Vintage Ficks Reed Two Piece Rattan Sofa / SectionalBy Ficks ReedLocated in Kenilworth, ILBeautiful and sturdy with great flexibility, this American classic has it all. Vintage dark wood frame and fresh bespoke cushions is where this piece begins. Add easy room rearrangem...Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
MaterialsRattan
- Vintage Ficks Reed Sectional Sofas Walnut with RattanBy Ficks ReedLocated in Denton, TXRare combination of walnut with rattan love seats by Ficks Reed that can be used as one long sofa or as a corner unit or a pair Measurements with ou...Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsWalnut
- Ficks Reed Rattan SofaBy Ficks ReedLocated in Stamford, CTA 1960s natural finish three seat rattan Ficks Reed sofa from a beautiful North Shore of Long Island estate. In excellent original condition. We have two matching Ficks Reed swivel rattan saucer...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsFabric, Rattan
$2,500 / set - Off White Semi-Circular Channel Sectional Sofa by Steve ChaseBy Steve ChaseLocated in Palm Springs, CA1990’s Glamorous off white channel two piece half circle sectional sofa by Steve chase. Newly recovered in a soft off white chenille fabric. O...Category
1990s American Modern Sectional Sofas
MaterialsFabric
- Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece SectionalBy Adrian PearsallLocated in Saint Louis, MOAdrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft & Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a futuristic floating experience and creates an instant conversation pit...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery
- Heywood Wakefield Midcentury Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Sectional SofaBy Heywood-Wakefield Co.Located in South Bend, INAn exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency three-piece sectional sofa By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Bamboo rattan, with upholstered cushions. Measures: 79" W x...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Bamboo, Rattan