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Tropi-cal Seating

Known for traditional Chinese designs with a California style twist, furniture manufacturer Tropi-Cal elevated rattan and wicker furnishings to modern and timeless interior art from the 1950s to 1970s.

The company was founded in 1954 by entrepreneur and designer Danny Ho Fong who was born in China in 1915 and moved to the California coast in 1936. His son, Miller Yee Fong, was born in Los Angeles in 1942 and started an architecture practice after graduating from the University of Southern California in 1964. He would later join his father to become Tropi-Cal’s principal designer.

In the 1960s and throughout the 1970s, Tropi-Cal was popular nationwide for its sleek, mid-century modern designs. They combined natural materials with a unique, refined style. The furniture — from high-backed, cane dining room chairs and triangular-based rattan dining tables, to comfortable, basket-weave club chairs — was lightweight, functional and sculptural in form. 

Tropi-Cal’s furniture garnered considerable critical acclaim with several pieces now in museum collections. The Wave lounge chair, designed by Danny Ho Fong in 1966, is in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Miller Yee Fong’s Lotus chair, designed in 1968, is in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Today, Tropi-Cal is known as Fong Brothers Company. It continues the firm’s legacy of producing high-quality, traditional furniture with modern, sophisticated designs. 

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Tropi-Cal seating, tables and more.

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Creator: Tropi-cal
Incredible Wave Lounge Chair and Ottoman Pair by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of majestic large-scale slipper chairs and matching ottomans by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with hands...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exquisite Set of 14 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: ...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Incredible Wave Slipper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare majestic large-scale slipper chair and ottoman by the great Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, circa 1970. Heavy wrought iron frame finished in bamboo, with handsome cane accents. E...
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1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danny Ho Fong, Chaise Longue, Wicker, Steel, USA, 1960s
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker over stainless steel "Wave" chaise longue or daybed designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, c. 1966.
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1960s American Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Steel

Danny Ho Fong, Chaise Longue, Wicker, Steel, USA, 1960s
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in High Point, NC
A wicker over stainless steel "Wave" chaise longue or daybed designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, c. 1966.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Steel

Exquisite Set of 8 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored an...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Incredible Pair of Caramel Cane Parsons Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1965
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Exquisite Set of 10 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: ...
Category

1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 12 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: ...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Danny Ho Fong Cane Stools
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cane and iron stools by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal c.1960s, USA. The stools feature iron frames and the original caning. Dimensions 14.75" width x 14.75" depth x 12.5" heig...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sectional Sofa Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal, Wicker and Mohair Modern
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A mid century modern three piece sectional sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal furniture, circa 1965. This rare sofa with a solid mahogany frame and rattan case has a visual...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wicker

Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely ins...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Cane

Sublime Restored Set of 10 Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely ins...
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Seating

Materials

Steel

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Tropi-cal seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Tropi-cal seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of natural fiber and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tropi-cal seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Tropi-cal were created in the mid-century modern style in unknown during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Betty Cobonpue, Akita Mokko, and M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.. Prices for Tropi-cal seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,500 and can go as high as $29,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $24,250.

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