Known for traditional Chinese designs with a California style twist, furniture manufacturer Tropi-Cal elevated rattan and wicker furnishings to modern and timeless interior art from the 1950s to 1970s.
The company was founded in 1954 by entrepreneur and designer Danny Ho Fong who was born in China in 1915 and moved to the California coast in 1936. His son, Miller Yee Fong, was born in Los Angeles in 1942 and started an architecture practice after graduating from the University of Southern California in 1964. He would later join his father to become Tropi-Cal’s principal designer.
In the 1960s and throughout the 1970s, Tropi-Cal was popular nationwide for its sleek, mid-century modern designs. They combined natural materials with a unique, refined style. The furniture — from high-backed, cane dining room chairs and triangular-based rattan dining tables, to comfortable, basket-weave club chairs — was lightweight, functional and sculptural in form.
Tropi-Cal’s furniture garnered considerable critical acclaim with several pieces now in museum collections. The Wave lounge chair, designed by Danny Ho Fong in 1966, is in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Miller Yee Fong’s Lotus chair, designed in 1968, is in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Today, Tropi-Cal is known as Fong Brothers Company. It continues the firm’s legacy of producing high-quality, traditional furniture with modern, sophisticated designs.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Tropi-Cal seating, tables and more.
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Lutz, FL
Uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970’s. Three seat hand woven rattan sofa in an open basket weave pattern which extend...
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Three Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools by Tropi- Cal
By Tropi-cal
Located in New York, NY
Set of three mid century swivel bar stools, made by Tropi-Cal. The stools feature angular woven wicker back rests, vinyl upholstered seat, mounted on wrought iron legs. All are ion v...
Wrought Iron
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Side Table Pair
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan side/end table pair designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970's. Lovely open hand woven basket weave rattan frames with ...
Composition
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Cane Daybed, 1965
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Chicago, IL
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Cane Daybed, 1965. Original upholstery in good condition. Measures 27.25” tall 78 33” deep, mattress 74” long
Upholstery, Cane
Danny Ho Fong, Chaise Longue, Wicker, Steel, USA, 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker over stainless steel "Wave" chaise longue or daybed designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, c. 1966.
Steel
$1,750Sale Price|37% Off
Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely California Modern low dining table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal features an iron frame that holds a woven cane rattan top, along with a glass pane to use as a solid surface over the caned rattan. Somewhat lower than traditional dining tables, this table would be ideal to pair with stools opposed to standard dining tables. Or another idea is using cushions to sit on, could even use low seating such as a Roche Bobois Mah Jong cushions or Togo lounge chair, loveseat or sofa. Great for patios and other outdoors spaces. This laid-back casual cool dining table...
Iron
Incredible Wave Slipper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare majestic large-scale slipper chair and ottoman by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with handsome cane accents. E...
Wrought Iron
Danny Ho Fong, Table, Metal, Rattan, USA, 1950s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and rattan table or dining table designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, 1950s.
Metal
$1,800 / set
Pair of Danny Ho Fong Cane Stools
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cane and iron stools by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal c.1960s, USA. The stools feature iron frames and the original caning. Dimensions 14.75" width x 14.75" depth x 12.5" heig...
Wrought Iron
Incredible Wave Lounge Chair and Ottoman Pair by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of majestic large-scale slipper chairs and matching ottomans by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with hands...
Wrought Iron
Danny Ho Fong, Chaise Longue, Wicker, Steel, USA, 1960s
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker over stainless steel "Wave" chaise longue or daybed designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, c. 1966.
Steel
Sectional Sofa Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, Wicker and Mohair Modern
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A mid century modern three piece sectional sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal furniture, circa 1965. This rare sofa with a solid mahogany frame and rattan case has a visual...
Mohair, Wicker
Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely ins...
Cane
Exquisite Set of 10 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: ...
Cane, Hardwood
Exquisite Set of 8 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored an...
Cane, Hardwood
Exquisite Set of 12 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: ...
Cane, Hardwood
Incredible Pair of Caramel Cane Parsons Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1965
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery...
Cane, Mahogany
Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely ins...
Steel
Exquisite Set of 14 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: ...
Cane, Hardwood
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement a...
Chrome
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio, Kitchen or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful set of four mid-century modern bar stools circa 1970s. Each with a high back, padded backrest and swivel padded seats made of vinyl upholstery in a dark brown color. The ...
Upholstery
$1,495 / set
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Granada bar stools in all original finish and condition. Designed by Arthur Umanoff for The Scott Boyeur Collection in the early 1960s. In...
Iron
$1,150
H 15 in W 36 in D 18 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Iron Cocktail Table by Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern wicker and iron cocktail table by Danny Ho Fong.
Iron
Pair of Danish Side Tables, for Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
A lovely pair of small rosewood side tables, for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri With labels to the underside
Rosewood
$3,600 / set
H 44 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern fantastic and rare set of four Lucite 3 legged swivel bar stools with Chrome Round Footrest by Hill Manufacturers made in...
Chrome
Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish retro set of vintage modern bar stools feature vinyl swivel seats, sturdy metal frames, and circular metal footrest. Perfect set...
Chrome
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Montréal, QC
4 Arthur Umanoff bar stools in remarkable condition. Varnish is mostly intact and steel only has a few spots of rust. Ball bearing swivels need lubrication but are all functional. ...
Steel
Set of Three Vintage Italian Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of vintage Italian bar stools in great condition. Very solid and well made.
Steel
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
Rattan Bench by Danny Ho Fong, Circa 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal rattan bench with iron base. This rattan bench is in good overall condition. Dimensions: 36" x 18" x 15" "Danny Ho Fong was a Chinese American Furnitur...
Iron
Miller Fong, Lounge Chair and ottoman, Wicker, Steel, USA, 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Miller Fong
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker over stainless steel lounge chair with ottoman designed by Miller Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, c. 1966. Dimensions of chair: 34” H x 53” W x 31” D Seat height: 12....
Steel
Vintage Mid Century "Lotus" Chair and Ottoman by Miller Yee Fong
By Miller Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a rare "Lotus" chair and ottoman designed by Miller Yee Fong in 1968. This unique and oversized rattan chair could be used indoors or out and will surely grab attention in an...
Rattan
Miller Fong, Lounge Chairs, Wicker, Steel, USA, 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Miller Fong
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wicker over stainless steel lounge chairs designed by Miller Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, c. 1966.
Steel
Danny Ho Fong Six Seat Dining Set
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Chicago, IL
Danny Ho Fong, the king of wicker designed this dining set with 6 stools. Dining table base and stools are made of iron. The table top is a strong wicker structure, with a thin glas...
Iron
Sold
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 28.75 in
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Wicker and Iron Dining Table and Chairs, ca 1960s
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Wicker and Iron Dining Table and Chairs, ca 1960s. Sublime Asian-inspired California Design wicker and iron dining set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal ...
Iron
Danny Ho Fong Wave Chair for Tropi-Cal Rattan and Steel, 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Dallas, TX
Danny Ho Fong designed this wave chair for Tropi-cal in the late 1960's. It consists of a steel frame and hand woven rattan. Its organic nature makes it perfect for a space that need...
Steel
Incredible Caramel Cane Parsons Sofa by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1965
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa frame is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cu...
Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 26 in W 34 in D 15 in
Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /Bamboo Step End Tables, Art Deco Design
By Paul Frankl, Tropi-cal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /bamboo step end tables. Art Deco design, tops have been restored, amazing design.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Single Twin Headboard in Woven Cane by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single twin-sized headboard by Danny Ho Fong for his company, Tropi-Cal from the 1960s Parsons Group. This collection comprises mainly seating, but all pieces share construction in square posts, fully wrapped in a basket-woven cane with braided details at the feet. Intended as a wall-mounted headboard, the piece is fitted with a wooden cleat on the rear face. We have two headboards available and the listed price is per item. Cleverly sized, the headboards can be used alone for a twin-sized bed, or mounted side by side for a king-sized bed. From the Parsons Group, 1960s Condition: Excellent vintage condition; professionally cleaned. Dimensions: A single headboard...
Cane
Danny Ho Fong, Wicker and Iron Dinette Chairs for Tropical
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Danny Ho Fong, wicker and iron dinette chairs for Tropical, great set. Retains original orange Naugahyde seats. One seat has a tear. Extremely comfortab...
Iron
Danny Ho Fong Woven Cane Bench for Tropi-Cal
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular cane bench designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal in the United States circa 1960’s. This fabulous Mid-Century Modern bench maintains its original intricately woven wick...
Iron