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.
Incredible Wave Slipper Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
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...
Wrought Iron
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Risley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Risley Lounge Chair and Ottoman Hand wrought in his studio C.1965 The People collection was discovered and distributed by Raymor Original Black Surface Some oxidation enameled ...
Steel
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized, comfortable lounge chair and ottoman. Manufactured by Dunbar.
Upholstery
$1,064
H 42.13 in Dm 15.36 in
Wrought iron and wicker counter chair bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Berlin, DE
bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong with wrought iron base and wicker/bamboo seat. The diameter given applies to the diameter of the seat. The base of th...
Wrought Iron
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Cane Daybed, 1965
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Chicago, IL
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Cane Daybed, 1965. Original upholstery in good condition. Measures 27.25” tall 78 33” deep, mattress 74” long
Upholstery, Cane
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...
Wrought Iron
Lounge chair and ottoman in blond elm and leather. 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lounge chair and ottoman in blond elm and leather. Made in Denmark in the 1970s. Dimensions: H 66 x W 90 x D 112 cm (ottoman dimensions: H 32 x W 87 x D 63 cm) Reference : LS6150...
Leather, Elm
Wave Chaise by Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Fraser, MI
Wave Chaise by Danny Ho Fong
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool by Danny Ho Fong, US, 1960s
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong, featuring a round rattan-wrapped backrest and seat on a sleek black wrought iron base. The stool has a sculptural form, with curved ...
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.
Steel
$65,000
H 28 in W 72.5 in D 32 in
Danny Ho Fong Tanganika Tropi-Cal Sofa Rare Basket Rattan Restored Boucle
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most special, rare sofa By Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal, 1970s. This is the beloved, rare Tanganika collection. Please see original photos emailed to me from The Fong family of...
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s “Havannah” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic 1960s “Havannah” chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, celebrated for its sculptural form and unmistakable mid-century presence. The generous, crescen...
Wood
Danny Ho Fong Style Rattan Arm Chairs, A Pair
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Denton, TX
Danny Ho Fong Style Curved High Back Rattan Arm Chairs, A Pair.
Rattan, Polyester
Danny Ho Fong Wave Chair for Tropi-Cal Rattan and Steel, 1960s
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Dallas, TX
Danny Ho Fong designed this wave chair for Tropi-cal in the late 1960's. It consists of a steel frame and hand woven rattan. Its organic nature makes it perfect for a space that need...
Steel
Wave Chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and rattan "Wave" chairs by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal. Made in USA, circa 1969.
Iron
Danny Ho Fong Rattan Lounge Chair
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danny Ho Fong's unique design for Tropi-Cal dates to the late 1950s or early 1960s and is a delightful mélange of traditional crafts and avant-garde design. A minimal, painted iron f...
Rattan and Brass Barstools by Danny Ho Fong
By Tropi-cal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible set of four rattan and brass barstools by Danny Ho Fong. Rattan interweaves throughout to create a beautiful, structured seat. Solid brass footrest and newly upholstered royal blue linen...
Brass