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.
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Vintage Ficks Reed Chinese Chippendale Rattan Arched Scalloped Wall Mirror
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rattan arched chines chippendale Ficks Reed wall mirror. Original cream painted finish may have minor imperfections. This can be lacquered ...
Rattan, Mirror
$1,859
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
Mid Century Rattan Chinese Chippendale Style Rectangular Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Rattan Chinoiserie /Chinese Chippendale style rectangular wall mirror, Italian, 1970s A Fabulous Rattan Chinoiserie Tiki style rectangular wall mirror handcrafted with ...
Rattan, Mirror
$750Sale Price|40% Off
H 47 in W 30 in D 2 in
Large 47"x 30" Italian Restored Streamline Split Reed Rattan Arched Wall Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored reed rattan arched wall mirror featuring a streamlined 25-strand arch along the top and bottom with 15-strang stacked side panels along a mirror fixed to a wood frame. Outs...
Rattan
Spanish Bamboo Rattan Arched Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching midcentury bamboo and rattan mirror with arched top. Spain, 1960s This beautiful mirror was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan combining midcentury and oriental ac...
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Vintage Regency Scalloped Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your home with this vintage Regency scalloped wall mirror. Featuring a gracefully scalloped frame and timeless design, thi...
Mirror, Wood
$1,914Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 19.49 in D 1.78 in
Spanish Mid-Century Rattan Bamboo Arched Wall Mirror / Console Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching midcentury bamboo and rattan mirror with arched top. Spain, 1960s This beautiful mirror was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan combining midcentury and tiki accents...
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Arched Wall Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful arched wall mirror in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror would be perfect for a bedroom, dressing room, cloakroom or hallway.
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Midcentury Rattan Split Reed Rectangular Wall Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Designer Midentury wall mirror, split reed, bamboo, rattan, Italy, 1960s. This cool rectangular mirror was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan. Its design combines Midcentury and Oriental accents. It will be a nice addition to be used in a bathroom or as wall mirror / console mirror in any other room or entry hall. Perfect for a beach house interior...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Mirror
Italian Vivai del Sud Split Reed Rattan Arched Mirror
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Midcentury split reed rattan mirror with arched top. Italy, 1960s Attributed to Vivai del Sud This beautiful mirror was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan combinin...
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Rattan Bamboo Split Reed Mirror Shelf / Wall Cabinet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Rectangular wall mirror with shelf, split reed, bamboo, rattan, Italy, 1960s. This eyecatching mirror with storage drawers was handcrafted with bamboo cane and rattan. It...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Mirror
Vintage Vivai Del Sud Rattan Arched Wall Mirror
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Vivai Del Sud Rattan Arched Wall Mirror. Featuring an arched design, rattan frame, and wire on the back for hanging. This is an exceptional combination ...
Rattan, Mirror
Vintage Wooden Mirror Wall Hanging Scalloped Mirror
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Gorgeous vintage carved wood framed mirror.
Glass
Vintage Boho Arched Rattan Rings Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the relaxed elegance of the tropics to your home with this stunning vintage arched rattan wall mirror. The design features a classic cathedral-style arch, framed by a continuou...
Rattan, Mirror
Midcentury Ficks & Reed Bamboo Wall Mirror
By Ficks Reed
Located in Bellport, NY
A midcentury Ficks and Reed bamboo wall mirror, beautifully made, silver backed.,sligh ware.
Bamboo