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.
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Ficks Reed Bamboo Boho Chic Ottoman (sofa & lounge chairs)
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
This advert is for the Ficks Reed Bamboo ottoman. The ottoman is made of reinforced bamboo. It's upholstered cushions give it extra comfort. ...
Upholstery, Bamboo
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl
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
Bamboo Ottoman or Pouf
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nice circular bamboo footrest, ottoman. Comes with upholstered pad top, in black fabric. Measures: Diameter at top 19" x diameter at bottom 16".
Upholstery, Bamboo
$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
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
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
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
Mid Century John Wisner for Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century John Wisner design for Ficks Reed Rattan and Walnut Lounge Chair. Measures 28.5" in width, 32" in depth and 30" in height. Seat height is 16", 12 " without cushion...
Synthetic, Bamboo, Rattan, Walnut
Beige Suede Leather Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
By Knoll, B&B Italia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair with matching foot stool. 25 x 20 x 38 - ottoman.
Leather, Suede
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
$4,200 / set
H 36 in W 66 in D 32 in
Ficks Reed Mid Century 3 Pieces Rattan Bamboo Sofa Chairs Set c1960s MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Mid Century 3 Pieces Rattan Bamboo Sofa Chairs Set c1960s MINT Side Chair Dimensions: 32x26x36
Bamboo
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Lounge Chair
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Lounge Chair Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 2...
Upholstery, Bamboo
$5,995 / set
H 31 in W 28 in D 40 in
Vintage John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
By Ficks Reed
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Campaign Style John Wisner for Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs with Brass Finish - Set of 2 This fantastic patio chair set features a woven chair back, a bambo...
Wood
Ficks Reed John Wisner Vintage Rattan Foot Stool Ottoman Bench Mint
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed John Wisner vintage rattan foot stool ottoman bench mint.
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan