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.
Ficks Reed Natural Rattan Lattice Pattern Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ficks Reed natural rattan lattice pattern side table. Rare natural finish. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. Vintage item so some wear and dings.
Rattan
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
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome John Wisner Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Tile Top Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome John Wisner for Ficks Reed Asian modern tile top side table. This piece features a white tile top framed with solid mahogany with applied Chinese character and fan decoratio...
Ceramic, Rattan
Pr Mid Century Art Deco Bamboo Step End Tables by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of bamboo step end tables by noted the American furniture company Ficks Reed. Each table has a banded bamboo base, with three grad...
Upholstery, Bamboo
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Rattan Ficks Reed White Side Tables - Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of white Ficks Reed Chinese Chippendale style rattan side tables with glass tops. The bottom shelf is wood. Both are in very good condition.
Rattan, Glass
Vintage John Wisner Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Tile Top Side Table
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This unique bamboo and rattan pagoda style side table was designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1950s. John Wisner graduated from Pars...
Ceramic, Bamboo, Rattan
Ficks Reed Rattan "Angles" Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific Ficks Reed rattan side table is perfect for your mid-century pad or tropical Tiki room. It's well made and in very good original condition. Also available is the match...
Rattan, Formica
Ficks Reed Hexagon End Tables by John Wisner, Rattan, Vintage 1950s
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious vintage 1950s Ficks Reed hexagon side tables. The Ficks Reed “Far Horizons” collection by John Wisner was inspired by the tropical lands of the the East. These rattan end t...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Formica
Ficks Reed Rattan Tier Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Boho Chic Ficks Reed rattan tier side table lacquered in white with glass tops.
Rattan, Reed, Glass, Acrylic, Lacquer
$2,295 / set
H 22 in W 20 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing Mid-Century Modern pair of Lane Alta Vista step table end tables style #1927 walnut with inlaid walnut burl squares in their centers. They are in wonderful condition. The tops have been refinished with a new coat of polyurethane applied. The legs retain their original finish and are in good condition. Please see photos. Dated on bottom. One November 15,1958 and one December 14, 1957. Oh, my goodness! What an incredible pair of mid-century modern Lane step tables...
Walnut, Burl
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end ...
Walnut
$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
$5,070Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 29 in W 30 in D 57.5 in
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
$4,225Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 24.5 in W 19 in D 36 in
Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Sculptural and sleek 1950's Italian style two-tier side tables with upswept blade-edges, spread-eagle tapered compass legs capped with solid brass double-ball feet. De...
Brass
On Hold|$1,721 / set
H 23.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
MCM Pair End Tables Attr. Pipsan Saarinen Swansen for Ficks Reed Sol-Air Line
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables attributed to Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swansen for Ficks Reed Sol-Air Line composed of black painted wrought iron fra...
Iron
Mid-Century Brass and Glass End Table
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century brass and glass end table.
Brass
$2,096Sale Price|25% Off
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
$1,800 / set
H 15.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Walnut with Copper Tile Top Tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Denton, TX
Set of three solid walnut with copper tile top tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Copper
$2,000 / set
H 24.5 in W 30 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Painted Malachite Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Chinese Chippendale Faux Malachite glass top side tables. Double faux bamboo legs with wrap around apron & inset glass top.
Wood, Paint
Rattan Natural Hexa Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Natural Hexa with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Cube End Tables by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end or side tables by Dunbar Furniture in an espresso brown lacquered finish.
Oak
Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Side Table w 2 Tier Formica Top, Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautifully restored Frankl style pair of mid-century 3/4 Pretzel rattan side tables with 2-tier Formica tops, all meticulously refinished to highlight the natural rattan’s warmth an...
Rattan
Ficks Reed Wicker And Rattan Chests / Commodes / Side Tables - Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Ficks Reed chests or side tables. They are marked and in very good condition. The set is a combination of wood, wicker, and rattan. I do have other pieces if intere...
Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen & J. Robert F. Swanson, Side Tables, Steel, Pine USA, 1949
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of side tables or benches designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson & J. Robert F. Swanson and produced by Ficks Reed Company, Cincinnati in 1949.
Steel
Sold
H 20 in W 15 in D 36 in
Ficks Reed Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Side Table w 2 Tier Formica Top, Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored pair of Mid-Century 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Side Table w/ 2 Tier Formica Tops. Height: 21.5", Width: 16.5", Depth: 31.75" United States, 1950 We only purchase and sell only the b...
Rattan
Pair of Bamboo Tile Top Tables or Stands
By Ficks Reed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of mid century tables or stands designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed in a Japanese form with tiles on top over bamboo bases with reed wrapped joints.
Bamboo
Uncommon Ficks Reed Side or Bedside Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of not often seen side tables or nightstands by Ficks Reed. Likely designed by John Wisner, these are a perfect compliment of color to any space. Each table features a “regal re...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Sold
H 20 in W 18.75 in D 31 in
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Asian Modern Rattan Bamboo Tile Top Cocktail Table
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This unique bamboo and rattan pagoda style side table was designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1950s. John Wisner graduated from Pars...
Mahogany, Ceramic, Rattan
Ficks Reed Rattan Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
High quality rattan table with pencil reed circular pattern top. Hourglass shape with a very strong design. Three-quarter inch glass top has a ...
Reed
Ficks Reed Steel and Wood End Tables
By Paul McCobb, Ficks Reed
Located in Fulton, CA
A diminutive pair of iron base end tables with solid hardwood tops and painted black iron legs. Exotic wood grain to top planks of wood. These woul...
Iron
Ficks Reed Side Table with Walnut Shelf and Patchwork Leather Top
By Ficks Reed
Located in Denton, TX
Nice combination of walnut, rattan and leather top.
Leather, Rattan, Glass, Walnut
Small Square Bamboo Table by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Great modernist end or side table with diagonal bamboo sides. Very fine, original condition missing glass top. Please view the companion rectangular table we have listed from this st...
Bamboo
Pair of Mid Century McGuire Wheat End Tables 1960s
By Ficks Reed
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of McGuire Wheat end tables 1960s. Beautiful condition,can also be used as as stools.
Ash