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.
Vintage Boho Ficks Reed Rattan Loop Back Dining Set of 5
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite five-piece vintage dining set captures the relaxed glamour of the Mid-Century resort aesthetic, reminiscent of design houses like Ficks Reed or McGuire. The substantia...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$5,070Sale Price / set|40% Off
Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Dining Room Table and Chairs Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining set featuring a six-strand arch legged dining table with Mahogany look Formica top and six X-Back chairs. Dimensions: Table: H 29" x W 30" x D 57.5" Chairs: H...
Rattan
$5,985Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Rattan "Loop" Leg Six Chairs and Dining Table Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored rattan dining set featuring a dining table and chairs with unique "loop" rattan legs. The chairs are a set of six and the table has a leaf in the middle that can be removed....
Rattan, Formica
$4,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 104 in D 44 in
Mastercraft Burl and Brass Extendable Dining Table and Six Chairs
By William Doezema, Mastercraft, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s dining table and six chairs designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft retailed by Charak of Boston. Briar root burl veneer although frequently identified as Amboyna. ...
Brass
Set of Six Rattan or Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six rattan or bamboo dining chairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. This came from an estate with the matchi...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$9,500
H 13 in W 67 in D 19 in
Majestic Restored Pagoda Coffee Table or Bench by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent coffee table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing: meticulous professionally restored and completely installation ready. An exquis...
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
$7,500Sale Price / set|56% Off
H 33 in W 57 in D 45 in
Early Art Deco Sezession Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Oskar Strnad
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Sezession dining table and (six) chairs, early Art Deco extendable dining table with six chairs. Manufactured by O. Strnad, circa 1890-1910, Budapest or Vienna. Private estate Budafo...
McGuire Style Rattan Dining Table & Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Odd rattan bases with woven faux leather seats with high backs. Table has rattan base with oval glass top. 2 arm chairs measure 49" H x 26 1/4" W x 26" D. Seat height 18 1/2". 6 ...
Rattan
Vintage Rattan Bistro Set- Table & Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your breakfast routine with this vintage bamboo nesting table set, crafted in a charming coastal rattan style that brings a breez...
Rattan, Glass
$1,400Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 29.13 in Dm 39.13 in
Kitchen Table Set, Dining Table and 4 Chairs Set
By Driade, Ycami Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Kitchen Table Set, Modern dining table and 4 chair set attributed to Driade & Chairs by Ycami. The sleek and stylish post modern table attributed to the renowned Italian company Driade boasts a round frosted glass top poised atop three legs crafted from cast aluminum. The sloping legs, with their elegantly tapered bodies, serve as a defining characteristic of design aesthetic, giving the table a blend of sophistication and refinement. The legs are similar in design to those of the "M" table by designer Philippe Starck. Included are uniquely designed set of 4 dining chairs by Ycami having gorgeous sculptural case...
Aluminum
$2,464Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 44 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Bohemian Rattan Dining Set, Glass-Top Table and Four High-Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully preserved 1970s rattan dining set that embodies the relaxed elegance of California coastal and tropical modern design. This five-piece set includes a sculptural round r...
Velvet, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Palm Beach Rattan Dining Set with Six Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Redding, CT
Palm Beach Rattan Dining Set with Six Chairs. Amazing cobweb designed back to these sculptural chairs. Covered in a neutral oatmeal chenille. Large o...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
$7,563 / set
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Kai Kristiansen, Set of Six Teak, Model 31 Dining Chairs & Matching Dining Table
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. A set of six teak framed, Model 31 dining chairs with curved upholstered backs and a matching rectangular teak dining table, very sleek and compact but spacious wh...
Teak
$1,608Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.5 in W 73 in D 41 in
1980s Coastal Style Glass Top Rattan Dining Table in the Ficks Reed's Manner
By Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage palm beach regency coastal style oval glass top rattan dining table in the Ficks Reed's Manner. Circa 1980s Features a Double Y shaped tan natural color wicker pedestal bas...
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Lovely Dining Set, Four Chairs and a Dining Room Table
Located in New York, NY
This set includes a dining room table that includes an attachment. The table is approximately 53 inches long, but the extension adds 16 inches, making it nearly 70 inches in length. ...
Wood
Ficks Reed Mid Century Modern Dining Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rattan and Bamboo Dining Set by Ficks Reed 4 Barrell Back 180 Degree Swivel & Return Armchairs with Rattan Backs Round Wood Table Top with Bamboo...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Coastal Ficks Reed Ring Rattan Dining Set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal dining set of 6. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group and tagged below the chairs. Chic bent rattan in a ring motif. Acqu...
Rattan
FOR STEPHEN - Mid-Century Ficks Reed Co. Round Rattan Game Table set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
APPROVAL LISTING FOR STEPHEN ONLY. Perfect for your Florida room, a Mid-Century Ficks Reed Co. round game table of rattan with wood grain laminate to...
Rattan, Laminate
Ficks and Reed Midcentury Bamboo Table and Four Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Bellport, NY
A rare find in this very shapely midcentury Ficks and Reed bamboo dining set.The table has a sage green woven caned top, and bottom shelf tier (caned) t...
Bamboo, Cane