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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Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Table Base Only
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ficks Reed rattan base only dining table. Nice freshly reacquired in white. Very clean and ready to ship to home or design project. Please see our ad...
Rattan
Set of 6 Ficks Reed Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of Ficks Reed Bamboo swivel chairs. They're in a white lacquer with cushioned pillows. They also have a matching table (included in the pictures). The set is are a...
Bamboo
Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Table Base with Glass Top
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful boho chic Ficks Reed round rattan dining table. Hexagonal base freshly lacquered in white and round glass top included. Great addition to your boho chic inspired home. Bas...
Reed, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Ficks Reed Bamboo Sheaf Dining Table and Five Swivel Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Hanover, MA
California modern sun room dining set with table and five armchairs. Off-white lacquered bamboo sheaf pedestal base dining table raised on arched supports with a 42 inch round...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,400
H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in
Genuine McGuire Palasan Rattan Pedestal Dining Table Base for Glass Top, Marked
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan pedestal dining table base, designed for use with a round glass tabletop. This beautiful piece from McGuire's Palasan Collection featur...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Drop-Leaf Dining Table with Rattan Base
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Danish style Mid-Century Modern drop-leaf dining table featuring an unusual gate leg base that has been covered with split rattan, giving the table an or...
Brass
$2,795
H 18.25 in W 37 in D 37 in
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons Coffee Table w/Tile Top by John Wisner
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection coffee table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are small hairline cracks in three tiles, and they have been reglued and caulked. It has a fresh coat of Danish oil. 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 coffee table we also have the matching lounge chair, sofa, and end table listed here for sale if they are still available. Fantastic and Ficks Reed!!! This is a gorgeous large square coffee table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including four tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This coffee table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style coffee table 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 or in the family room among a wonderful pair of lounge chairs. The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
Rattan, Ceramic
$1,995
H 20 in W 18.75 in D 31 in
Rattan Campaign Ficks Reed Far Horizons End Table W/Tile Top by John Wisner
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage rattan Campaign Style Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection end table with tile top designed by John Wisner. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The tile has been caulked and it has a fresh coat of Danish oil. 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 end table. NOTE: Shipping is possible via parcel which may reduce shipping costs. Exotic, Incredible, and Ficks Reed!!! This is a fabulous rectangular end table by John Wisner for Ficks Reed. It is comprised of a stout rattan base, and it features a wonderful white tile top including three tiles with black painted Asian designs of fans and symbols… it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! This end table is from Ficks Reed’s Far Horizons collection by John Wisner which was introduced in 1954. It is designed with sturdy and stylish crossbars with rattan ties on the corners on all four sides of the coffee table. And the design of this awesome Campaign style end table 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 next to a lounge chair or in the family room aside a comfortable chaise or loveseat. Or, maybe on its own in an entry or hallway adorned with foliage. The Ficks Reed Furniture Company was originally established by Louis Ficks as the National Carriage and Reed Company in 1885. For over 125 years they built their reputation manufacturing high quality furniture using wicker...
Ceramic, Rattan
$5,400
H 28 in W 33 in D 33 in
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table Base for Glass Top
By John McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan hexagonal dining table or center table base. This organic modern table base includes seven optional brass caps and was designed to be use...
Iron, Brass
1950s Reed Furniture Rattan Dining with Formica Finish Top
By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Reed Furniture Rattan dining with formica finish top. Table is in great structural condition. Some wear and light scratches appropriate with age age and normal. Make it a small square kitchen table...
Rattan, Formica, Plywood
$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
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
Restored 3-Strand Rattan Round Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century rattan round dining table featuring an hourglass leg base with a round glass top. Glass can be a custom size up to 60" d...
Rattan
Reclaimed Wood Round Reeded Base Dining Table - 42"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Nori dining table 41.5” diameter x 30”h 11” overhang With a fluted column table base, the Nori Dining Table is a modern take on a fluted column base dining table. Made of reclaimed ...
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Bamboo Rattan Base Round Glass Top Dining Dinette Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bamboo rattan base round glass top dining dinette table.
Bamboo
Sold
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Palm Beach Ficks Reed Rattan Bamboo Dining Game Center Table Base Round
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Palm Beach Ficks Reed rattan dining table, game table, center or entry table base. Original natural finish. No damage or defects. Read...
Rattan
Sold
H 27.5 in W 60 in D 29.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen & J. Robert F. Swanson, Table, Steel, Pine Ficks Reed, 1949
By Ficks Reed, J. Robert F. Swanson, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in High Point, NC
A dining table designed by husband and wife duo Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F. Swanson. Designed by their firm Swanson and Associates as part of the “Sol-Air” line for Ficks ...
Metal
Ficks Reed Midcentury Rattan Dining Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern period rattan and formica dining table or patio table by Ficks Reed. Features a large round formica black top with a double bamboo edge. The table is supported by ...
Bamboo, Formica, Wood, Rattan