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 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, Lacquer
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
$3,900
H 34 in W 56 in D 21 in
Mid Century Rattan Modern Faux Split Reed & Bamboo Console Table or Sofa Table
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An usual vintage console table from the 1970's. Geometric design in split bamboo clad. In the style of Danny Ho Fong.
Wood, Laminate
$845Sale Price|68% 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
$1,760
H 31 in W 45.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Ficks Reed Style Three-Tier Rattan Bar Cart Serving Trolley
By Ficks Reed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A beautifully crafted vintage three-tier rattan bar cart in the style of Ficks Reed, showcasing finely wrapped reed construction with woven lattice shelves and integrated carrying ha...
Wicker
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.25 in W 31 in D 18.75 in
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
Mid-Century Circular Bamboo Coffee Table by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic bamboo coffee table by noted American maker, Ficks Reed, circa 1950's. The table features a columnar center post with rests on a disk form bamboo based base, and supports ...
Bamboo, Wood
$1,495 / set
H 16.25 in W 50 in D 24 in
Vintage Organic Modern Rattan Coffee Table & Side Table Style Ficks Reed, Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Organic Modern rattan coffee table and side table in the style of Ficks Reed. We are selling these as a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have found no outstanding flaws. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: We have a matching chair & ottoman listed for sale as well if they are still available. Twice the Tropical Island Paradise!! This is a gorgeous vintage Organic Modern style coffee table...
Rattan, Glass
$2,600 / set
H 21 in W 29 in D 15 in
Pair of Ficks Reed Attributed Reed Bamboo End Side Tabled Stands Mid-Century
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ficks Reed attributed reed bamboo end side tabled stands mid-century.
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
Oak Parquetry Two Tier Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry two-tier console table with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry on its top and drawer faces. This two-tiered table includes three fr...
Wood
Vintage Rattan Chinese Chippendale Ficks Reed Console Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rattan Chinese chippendale Ficks Reed console table with glass top. Original cream paint and glass top may have minor imperfections. S...
Rattan, Glass
$1,930
H 28 in W 48 in D 15.5 in
Attributed Ficks Reed Bamboo Rattan Console Sofa Table with Glass Top 1970s
By Ficks Reed
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A beautifully crafted vintage bamboo and rattan console table attributed to Ficks Reed, dating to the 1970s. The rectangular frame features a raised bamboo gallery supporting a remov...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass