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.
Vintage Rattan Chinese Chippendale Ficks Reed Console Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rattan Chinese chippendale Ficks Reed console table with glass top. Original cream paint and glass top may have minor imperfections. S...
Rattan, Glass
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Desk
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Hall Table Small Desk MINT! Inspected mint vintage condition.
Brass
$2,800
H 34.25 in W 39 in D 16 in
Walnut Console Table with Single Drawer, Lower Shelf, and Brass Pull
Located in Duxbury, MA
This walnut console table features sculptural legs and a single drawer, constructed in solid walnut with a warm natural tone and subtle grain variation throughout. The wood has a con...
Brass
Sold|$1,895
H 24 in W 32 in D 32 in
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan Ficks Reed White Side Tables - Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of white Ficks Reed Chinese Chippendale style rattan side tables with glass tops. The bottom shelf is wood. Both are in very good condition.
Rattan, Glass
$1,495 / set
H 16.25 in W 50 in D 24 in
Vintage Organic Modern Rattan Coffee Table & Side Table Style Ficks Reed, Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Organic Modern rattan coffee table and side table in the style of Ficks Reed. We are selling these as a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have found no outstanding flaws. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: We have a matching chair & ottoman listed for sale as well if they are still available. Twice the Tropical Island Paradise!! This is a gorgeous vintage Organic Modern style coffee table...
Rattan, Glass
$3,900
H 34 in W 56 in D 21 in
Mid Century Rattan Modern Faux Split Reed & Bamboo Console Table or Sofa Table
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An usual vintage console table from the 1970's. Geometric design in split bamboo clad. In the style of Danny Ho Fong.
Wood, Laminate
Two Drawer Console Table
Located in Annville, PA
We designed and produced this Sheraton style Two Drawer Console Table as a matching item to sell along with our ever popular NSI087 Sheraton style stand and NSI118 Four Drawer Console Table...
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Console, Altar Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Chinese Export Console in Bamboo, Chinese Chippendale Style, known for its blend of Eastern latticework and Western decorative sensibilities. The table features a patinated bam...
Bamboo
$2,295
H 34.75 in W 55.25 in D 19.5 in
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Top Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style two-tier console table or sofa table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful deep brown crack...
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
$2,500
H 28 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Split Reed Bamboo Parsons Console Table, Sofa Table or Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An simple & vintage console table from the 1970's. It features a split reed bamboo cladded design in a classic parsons form. Add glass to make an incredible shallow depth writing tab...
Wood
1970s Rattan Reed Wood Console Storage Trunk Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and storage trunk table you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exh...
Rattan, Wood
Mid Century Pencil Reed Rattan Console Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Pencil Reed Rattan Console Table This console table measures: 55.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 25.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Rattan
$9,800
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 24 in
Hand Painted Faux Malachite Console / Desk, Alessandro, Baker, 1980's
By Alessandro Gambrielli, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Culver City, CA
This rare desk / console was designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gambalogna, known simply as “Alessandro,” for Baker Furniture in the 1980s ~ and she is not your stan...
Malachite
$6,616Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Bat Console Table in Black Lacquered Solid Mahogany
Located in Paris, FR
Console table bat all hand-carved in solid mahogany wood in black lacquered finish. With curved legs.
Mahogany
Faux Bamboo Light Purple Lacquered Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous faux bamboo console table freshly lacquered in lavender grey. Brass handles reflect the faux bamboo motif. Great in a bedroom as a vanity or an Entry Piece.
Brass
Ficks Reed Wooden Console
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two drawers, faux bamboo fascade detailing, pristine condition.
Wood