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.
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Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1970's
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in as found very nice original finish. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to top of back seat cushion of c...
Fabric, Wood, Foam, Reed, Rattan, Upholstery
Ficks Reed, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and blue fabric sofa produced by Ficks Reed, USA, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally replaced. Moderate wear to rattan consistent with age ...
Fabric, Rattan
$3,560Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 39 in
Pair Dark Natural Rattan Club Chairs with Ottoman by Ficks Reed, 1960s
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Dark Natural Rattan Club Chairs with Ottoman by Ficks Reed, 1960s USA, circa 1960s The cushions are recent and used; some broken zippers are ready for COM. A rare Ficks Reed rattan three piece set, consisting of a pair of dark natural rattan lounge club chairs with an ottoman designed by John Wisner, circa 1960s, USA. This unique set includes two sleek and modern stylized Pagoda-framed club chairs, measuring 30 inches high, 28 inches wide, and 38.5 inches deep. The arm height is 24 inches, and the seat height is 18 inches...
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Willow
Ficks Reed Three Strand Rattan "Angles" Lounge Chair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific Ficks Reed rattan lounge chair is perfect for your mid-century pad or tropical Tiki room. It's well made and in very good original condition. It comes with the origina...
Upholstery, Rattan
$3,150Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in
Ficks Reed Style 1950s Mid Century Rattan Dining Table and Four Caned Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic and rare mid century indoor, outdoor or patio rattan dining set consisting of a four-strand arch legged steam bent dining table with X st...
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Glass
$5,100 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Ficks Reed Expandable Bamboo Game & Dining Table with 4 Matching Chairs, C. 1960
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ficks Reed Expandable Bamboo Game and Dining Table with Four Matching Chairs, 1960s USA, Circa 1960s Total Pieces: 5 A rare and versatile 5-piece Mid-Century Modern dining or game t...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Reed, Formica, Lacquer, Wood
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Tile Top Coffee Table, 1950s
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern coffee table or cocktail table By John Wisner for Ficks Reed, "Far Horizons" Collection USA, 1950s Bamboo rattan frame, wit...
Ceramic, Bamboo, Rattan
$28,500 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 39 in
Superb Pair of Rattan, Cane and Brass Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage Campaign style lounge chairs from a near impossible to find seating series by Ficks Reed, circa 1954. Stout rattan and hardwood frame with a beautiful ...
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