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Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Lounge Chairs After Wisner
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed and tagged on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Reed

Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal lounge chair and matching ottoman. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Reed

Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic pair of triangular lounge chairs, attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a wrap
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Superior Reed & Rattan
By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of rattan lounge chairs by Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc of NYC. Frames in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal rattan lounge chairs. Designed by John Wisner for the iconic
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Brass Cap Pagoda Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pr
By Ficks Reed
Located in west palm beach, FL
stunning pair of vintage Coastal rattan lounge chairs. Designed by John Wisner for the iconic Ficks
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Organic Modern Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of organic modern accent/lounge chairs by Ficks Reed. Carved wood affixed with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Organic Modern Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of organic modern accent/lounge chairs by Ficks Reed. Carved wood affixed with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Mid 20th c. Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs & Matching Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid 20th c. Ficks Reed style Chinese chippendale bamboo rattan lounge chairs & matching ottoman in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks Reed Campaign Style Rattan Lounge Chairs
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Germantown, MD
A patinated pair of 1954 John Wisner for Ficks reed rattan lounge chairs in Campaign Style. Come
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern split reed rattan low lounge chairs By Betty
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Cerused Reeded Rattan Love Seat & Lounge Chair Organic Modern
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful cerused reeded rattan lounge chair and love seat with removeable cushions. Beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Fabric

Pair of Original Bamboo Tufted Green Rattan Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed, 1970's
Located in Pasadena, TX
Two vintage original bamboo lounge chairs by Ficks Reed, circa 1970's. Leather straps support the
Category

Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Fine Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-crafted Pair of vintage rattan lounge chairs with a sweeping arm style that flows
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Fine Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
Fine Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
H 33 in W 26 in D 30 in
Pair Large Rattan Lounge Chairs, 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of large scale rattan lounge chairs in original glowing surface color. High quality
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Reed, Foam

1970s Rattan Sculptural Peacock Chairs, Set of 2
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Oversized organic modern lounge chair and ottoman crafted from thick pencil reed woven rattan in
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Boho Chic Rattan and Pencil Reed Arm Chairs by Henry Link - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Boho Chic Rattan and Pencil Reed Arm Chairs by Henry Link. A perfect
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Georgian, Chesterfield, Oversized Lounge Chair, Tufted Green Leather
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Oversized Lounge Chair or Armchair, Chesterfield, Tufted Green Leather Large wingback
Category

Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Caned Needlepoint Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of French caned lounge chairs or armchairs featuring the original art nouveau style
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Glamorous Hollywood Regency Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of glamorous Hollywood Regency style tufted lounge chairs. The arm less chairs features a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pipsan Saarinen Swanson 3 Piece Modular Iron Lounge Group Sofa & Armchair
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Troy, MI
Three piece Sol-Air lounge group designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed 1940s - 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Three John Hutton Rush Rattan Lounge Chairs Merbau Coastal Line Donghia 1995
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Camden, ME
A trio of lounge chairs by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, from the limited production Merbau
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber, Cane, Rattan, Rush, Reed, Polyester, Mahogany, La...

1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug
Located in Hollywood, FL
A low lounge chair in the style of Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut’ chair
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Vintage Split Reed Accent Chairs - Boho Coastal Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
room, these lounge chairs are more than just seats; they're vessels of relaxation and style. The gentle
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs
Category

20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Bohemian Peacock Wicker Chair
Located in Praha, CZ
Stunning handwoven vintage "Emmanuelle" peacock chair from the 1960s. Made out of wicker, rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Bohemian Peacock Wicker Chair
Vintage Bohemian Peacock Wicker Chair
H 59.85 in W 36.62 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Rattan Swivel Chairs after Ficks Reed- set 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Set of Four Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs offer a charming blend of comfort, style, and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Pipsin Saarinen Swanson Wrought Iron Frame Chairs with Canvas Sling Seat
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of lounge chairs from the Ficks Reed Sol - Air line. Designed be husband wife team of Pipsin
Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent pair of 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood open armchairs of exceptional
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Vintage Vivai Del Sud Pencil Reed Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this lounge chair with ottoman by Vivai Del Sud dates from the 1970s. Curvy and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Reed, Wood

Chinese Red Rattan Canopy or Porter Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

Bohemian Ficks Reed Style Sculptural Bamboo Chaise Lounge Chair Circa 1960
By Brown Jordan
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mid-century chaise lounge having sculptural bamboo frame with leather joinery and stunning lines
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Bamboo, Foam, Polyester, Wood

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal lounge chair. The coveted pencil reed pod chair. Sure to add a little
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Reed

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chair
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chair
H 30 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. The iconic pod chair design made in coiled pencil
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Reed

Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Dutch bamboo reed and rattan occasional chairs. These vintage chairs from the Netherlands
Category

20th Century Dutch Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
H 40.5 in W 33.25 in D 32.5 in
Baker Furniture Modern Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Organic Modern club chair or lounge chair. By Baker Furniture. USA, Circa 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1950s Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
American 1950s Ficks Reed bent bamboo lounge chair with unusually well maintained and preserved
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan

Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Rattan Chaise Longue
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand organic modern chaise longue or chaise lounge chair crafted from thick pencil reed woven
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Ficks Reed Natural Rattan Lounge Club Chairs by John Wisner, Restored
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Ficks Reed natural rattan lounge club chairs by John Wisner, Restored, Each one with
Category

20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow

1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs. Completely
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of Anglo Indian Style Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
An unusual pair of Anglo-Indian style lounge chairs with gracefully canted backrests and front
Category

20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Upholstery

Ficks Reed Pagoda Rattan Chairs & Table Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
Ficks Reed Pagoda style lounge chairs & table set of rattan and raffia with hardwood seats and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Raffia, Rattan, Reed

Bohemian Bend Bamboo Cane Oversized Wingback Lounge Chair Cross Stretchers Base
Located in Miami, FL
Just in Time for the Summer this Sculptural bend Bamboo, Cane and Reed high Wingback Lounge Chair
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Bamboo, Cane

Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired
Category

Late 20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

Art Deco Pair of Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Club or Lounge Chairs, USA, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Art Deco Three Band Rattan Pretzel Club Lounge or Armchairs, rendered in bent rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Dramatic Bamboo Hood Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back hood form bamboo and reed wicker chair. Unusual, graphic architectural chic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Dramatic Bamboo Hood Chair
Dramatic Bamboo Hood Chair
H 58.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Vintage Coastal Split Reed Sofa after Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
. Pair of matching lounge chairs also available- message seller for details. Dimensions: 74w 32d
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair Set Adrian Pearsall designed for
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Reed, Wood

Campaign Island Style Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman Style Ficks Reed & McGuire
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Island or Ralph Lauren – “Out of Africa” Style lounge chair & ottoman comprised of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1970s Rattan & Bamboo Cube Lounge Armchair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century handsome rattan and bamboo cube lounge armchair by Henry Olko for his Willow
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Willow

Vintage Coastal Coffee Table by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
space. Matching Lounge Chair also available- Dimensions: 36w 36d 18h Condition: age appropriate
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

American Stick Wicker Set - Sofa and Matching Lounge Chair, Circa 1930
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
American two piece stick wicker set - sofa and matching lounge armchair in nicely aged old natural
Category

Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Metal

American Art Deco Split Reed Stick Wicker Presidents Lounge Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Restored Art Deco split reed stick wicker lounge chair with cup and magazine holders. Features new
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Tiki Sofa Set with Lounge Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Tiki Sofa Set with Pair of Lounge Chairs, Unmarked - 3 Pc Set
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Wood

Pair of His & Hers Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Ottoman MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Ottoman MINT! Large Chair: 28in x
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons Coffee Table w/Tile Top by John Wisner
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Note: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Ceramic

Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons End Table W/Tile Top by John Wisner
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room next to a lounge chair or in the family
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Vintage Boho Split Reed High Back Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
chairs are available - Vintage Coastal Split Reed Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Acquired from a Palm Beach
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Reed

Vintage Boho Split Reed High Back Sofa
Vintage Boho Split Reed High Back Sofa
H 34.5 in W 86 in D 27.5 in
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20th Century Reed Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 20th century reed lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century reed lounge chairs — often made from natural fiber, rattan and reed — can elevate any home. 20th century reed lounge chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Modern 20th century reed lounge chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 20th century reed lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Ficks Reed, John Wisner and Willow and Reed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Reed Lounge Chairs?

Prices for 20th century reed lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century reed lounge chairs begin at $375 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,667.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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