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.
1970s High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s Ficks Reed High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs with great patina and very good condition with strong , double l...
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Ficks Reed Arm Chairs with New Todd Hase Upholstery, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of Ficks Reed arm chairs with new Todd Hase upholstery. Would make a great addition to your boho chic inspired home.
Upholstery, Wood
Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Armchair by John Wisner, Brass Accents, 1950s
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Inspired by the tropical lands of the the East, this bamboo armchair features stylish campaign style brass caps that punctuate the pagoda style arms. Intricately woven wheat colored bamboo...
Brass
Ficks Reed Club Chair Upholstered in Todd Hase High Performance
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Ficks Reed club chair upholstered in new Todd Hase High Performance cushions with frames newly lacquered in white. This piece has an authentic Ficks Reed label. Great additi...
Textile, Reed
$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
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly custom upholstered a...
Brass
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
By Paul Frankl, Ficks Reed
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location,. Lounge chair and ottoman by Ficks Reed. As found condition. New Straps included. Frames are solid. Upholstere...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$12,750 / set
H 28 in W 68 in D 33 in
Restored Rattan Sofa & Chair Livingroom Set by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored single-strand rattan living room set designed by John Wisner with Campaign-style anodized goldtone capped armrests and beautiful zen-style arched poles. The set features a t...
Rattan
Vintage French Rattan Arm Chairs with New Cushions - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of rattan armchairs date from the 1950s. Dark-stained rattan frames with elegantly curved armrests enclose herringbone-woven wicker panels across the backs...
Linen, Wicker, Rattan
$3,849
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
Oak, Sheepskin
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 69 in D 32 in
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the original custom cushions in vibrant Jack Lenor Larsen floral upholstery. Beautifully maint...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handcrafted beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Handmade in E...
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
$6,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Club Chair Ottoman, John Wisner Campaign Style
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair Ficks Reed rattan Campaign style lounge or club chairs plus one ottoman with interesting brass cap accents by John Wisner for the Far Horiz...
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This chair features a solid walnut stained oak frame with sculptural armrests...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s. These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity. They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project. The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, s...
Mohair, Beech
A Pair of Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern Jacques Adnet style club armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Beech, Mohair
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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Mid Century John Wisner For Ficks Reed Bamboo Horseshoe Back Armchair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hastings, GB
Classic, rare mid century John Wisner for Ficks Reed 'Far Horizons' bamboo, rattan & nickel horseshoe back armchairs, 1954, USA. Original cushions all in great condition. Dimension...
Metal
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H 26.25 in W 24 in D 28.25 in
Ficks Reed Far Horizons 1950s Rattan Barrel Chair and Tile Side Table Set
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan barrel chair with matching side table. This set dates from the 1950s and has been updated with a new custom made tropical pattern seat cushion along with two custom throw pillows for the back. The chair is comfortable with or without the cushions. Each of the custom made throw pillows are reversible. One side is a kiwi green vinyl, the opposite is slightly lighter green fabric. The end table features its original white tile top with Asian inspired emblems on top. Sold as a set. Complete your Ficks Reed set with our Far Horizons pagoda coffee table (sold separately). We also have several more pieces of furniture by Ficks Reed. There are two modular sofas and sectionals... one in blue, one in burnt orange. We also have square occassional tables that can be used as coffee tables or large side table.. or the corner piece in a Ficks Reed sectional...
Brass
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H 27.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
Ficks Reed Pair of Armchairs with Ottoman Patio Armchair Set Iconic Palm Beach
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
Iconic Ficks Reed pair of armchairs with ottoman. Newly upholstered and in beautiful vintage condition.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage Ming Style Bamboo & Rattan Arm Chair by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage chinoiserie style arm chair by Ficks Reed. Features a bamboo frame with rattan and an off white seat cushion.
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
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H 30 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Chippendale Chinoiserie Regency Bamboo and Rattan Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed Set 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four coastal bamboo and rattan armchairs with rollers by Ficks Reed. Upholstered in their original colorway, this beautiful set includes four chairs. Each chair is created f...
Brass
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H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in
Pair Ficks Reed Blonde Rattan Leather Straps Design Armchairs Side Chairs 1970's
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Ficks Reed blonde rattan leather straps design armchairs side chairs, 1970's.
Leather, Rattan, Reed
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rattan lounge chair and ottoman by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed, USA, c.1950s. The frame is made of shaped bamboo and rattan woven around the ...
Bouclé, Bamboo, Rattan
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H 32.75 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Sol Air Set of 4 Outdoor Chairs 1950s Ficks Reed Co.
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $5,800....Designed in 1950 by Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson and her husband, J. Robert F. Swanson for Swanson and Associates, this set of four chairs were created for use outdoors. The original makers were Ficks Reed Co...
Iron
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H 29 in W 25 in D 31 in
1960s Ficks Reed Far Horizons Bamboo Rattan Campaign Lounge Club Arm Chair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century 1960s Ficks Reed lounge chair designed by John Wisner for the Far Horizons collection introduced in 1954. Made of bamboo and rattan featuring chinoiserie inspirat...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Ballon-Back Armchairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic midcentury pair of armchairs made by Ficks Reed in the Hollywood Regency taste. Features an iconic balloon shaped back with an open fretwork pattern design. The rattan frame i...
Bamboo, Wicker
Sold
H 29 in W 27 in L 29 in
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Ficks Reed John Wisner Campaign Loungers Armchairs, 1954
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in West Hartford, CT
An coveted pair of vintage Campaign style lounge chairs made by Ficks Reed and designed by John Wisner, circa 1954. Stout rattan and bamboo frame with a beautiful raffia seat back. H...
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
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H 32.25 in W 22.75 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Lucite and Rattan Lounge Armchairs on Casters by Ficks Reed, 1970s
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extremely stylish and on-trend pair of lounge armchairs constructed from Lucite and rattan on top of casters by Ficks Reed, circa 1970s. This pair of laid-back armchairs would wor...
Fabric, Rattan, Lucite