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.
Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed. Sculptural black iron frames with black ball ends. Woven rattan seats. Set of four chair...
Wrought Iron
Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Carmel, NY
Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping. Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, circa 1960's. These ...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair & Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Bamboo, Cotton
$960Sale Price|20% Off
High Fan Back Woven Wicker Chair by Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Stylish woven stick wicker and bamboo fan back chair with exaggerated high back. Asian influenced design, Mid-Century Asia Modern Papasan, Peacoc...
Bamboo, Willow
$4,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ficks Reed Large Split Rattan Fan Back Club Chairs and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Wichita, KS
Ficks Reed Fabulous pair of Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs with ottoman. Freshly lacquered in white and Upholstered in new Todd Hase Textiles. Originally made in the 1970s. These am...
Upholstery, Rattan, Paint
$2,240Sale Price|36% Off
6 Ficks Reed Rattan Black Dining Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
et of 6 rattan black style dining chairs by Fick’s Reed feature a high gloss finish and floral upholstery. Structurally sound, all strapping intact, upholstery in good condition
Upholstery, 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 Ficks Reed, John Wisner
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
$7,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
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
$7,283 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
The Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Knoll International, is a key piece of mid-century modern design. Saarinen aimed to create a chair that removed the clutter of ...
Steel
1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs. Completely original finish and upholstery. Exceptional quality piece of furniture circa 1950's. ...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Boho Ficks Reed Woven Rattan Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the enduring charm of this vintage Boho Ficks Reed Woven Rattan Sofa, a superb example of classic tropical design. Ficks Reed is renowned for its high-quality rattan furni...
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman
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, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood
$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 Ficks Reed, John Wisner
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
Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Knoll Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, a stunning set of two that exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. These iconic chairs feature a sleek, pedestal base crafted fro...
Aluminum
Garden Chairs in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron. PRICE PER ITEM Indoor & Outdoor
Wrought Iron
Garden Chairs in Brown Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in brown wrought iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Wrought Iron
Bamboo Dining Chairs Vintage Rolling by Ficks Reed Set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 1970s Bamboo Cane Back & Rattan Dining or Game Chairs with Swivel & Rolling by FICKS REED. Incl...
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal 1950s Ficks Reed Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group and tagged on the seat. Made in the 1950s and have a beautiful patina from time. Acquired from ...
Upholstery, Rattan
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H 36.5 in W 27.25 in D 31 in
Pair of His and Hers Chairs and Ottoman by Ficks Reed Vintage Mid-Century Modern
By Ficks Reed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Flicks Reed His and Hers Chairs and Ottoman is a stylish and comfortable set that is perfect for any living room. The chairs are made of wood and are upholstered in a soft, luxur...
Wood
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H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Chairs, Wrought Iron + Rattan, Organic Modern Set of 4
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Decatur, GA
Set of 4 wrought iron and rattan side or dining chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silhouet...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs with matching ottomans. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed and tagged on each. Deep reed color with a jacquard upholstery in a champagne c...
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
Bamboo Dining Chairs Vintage Swivel Rolling by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 1970s Bamboo Cane Back & Rattan Dining or Game Chairs with Full 360 Degree Swivel & Rolling b...
Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan
Pr. Mid Century Bamboo Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic pair of mid century lounge, club chairs by noted American furniture maker Ficks Reed. These chairs feature a plinth like banded bamboo base, with bent bamboo arms and b...
Upholstery, Bamboo
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H 31.25 in W 28 in D 39 in
Ficks Reed Rattan Campaign Style Far Horizons Lounge Chair by John Wisner
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection lounge or club chair designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has been professionally cleaned, re-stained, and oiled and one arm wrap has been redone. Although the cushions are nice, the quality of the upholstery job is not professional so you may want to recover. The brass caps have a purposeful patina. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. NOTE: If you love this rattan Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection by John Wisner lounge chair we also have the matching coffee table, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available. Fabulous and Ficks Reed!! This is a WONDERFUL vintage lounge or club chair by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. Comprised of stout rattan with a gorgeous woven raffia back. It retains its original Ficks Reed tag and its warm and lovely finish which has aged to perfection. This chair is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy crossbars under the seat, arm stretchers, and the front of the chair features double rattan bars. The rattan arm bars are held with rattan ties that extend from the front and back legs and wrap around the arm. A Super cool feature! And both ends of the arms are capped with brass tips with a purposeful patina. Rattan ties cover the top back seat corners and front corners of the seat base, and it looks FABULOUS! It features loose back and seat cushions wearing a lovely coral fabric PLUS, it’s very comfortable… in part due to the S springs that have been covered with a new whiter canvas deck covering. The design of this awesome Campaign style lounge chair is classic allowing it to work with many decor aesthetics and styles from traditional to mid-century modern. It will be wonderful in your living room across from your sofa, in your sitting room next to a lovely floor lamp, or in a family or game room. The Ficks Reed Furniture...
Brass
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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
Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Rattan Swivel Chairs - Set of 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal swivel chairs. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group. Heavy rattan in a deep ebony brown. Chic vintage design with a super chic look. Acquired fro...
Rattan, Reed, Ebony
Ficks Reed Style Mid Century Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ficks Reed style mid century bamboo rattan lounge chair This chair measures: 30.25 wide x 28.5 deep x 34.75 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23 inches ...
Upholstery, 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 Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
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