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.
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...
Mohair, Wicker
$12,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 33.5 in D 34 in
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...
Wrought Iron
$1,041
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
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
$2,950 / set
H 16 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Mid Century Modern Danny Ho Fong Tropi-Cal Iron Cane Side Table Stool - Set of 4
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Iron and Cane Side Table Stools - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 14.75" W x 14.75" D.
Iron
$26,000 / set
H 33.75 in W 33.5 in D 34 in
Incredible Wave Lounge Chair and Ottoman Pair by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1970
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
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...
Wrought Iron
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Sofa
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Lutz, FL
Uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan sofa designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970’s. Three seat hand woven rattan sofa in an open basket weave pattern which extend...
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Modern 6 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage modern 6-piece sectional sofa offers a spacious and versatile seating arrangement, perfect for customization. Its clean lines and timeless mid-century-inspired design ma...
Wood
$22,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Incredible Pair of Caramel Cane Parsons Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1965
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of mahogany and Cane Parsons style lounge or club chairs (model 5134) by the wildly creative Danny Ho Fong for Tropical, circa 1965. A fabulous low production des...
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
This very Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa in original fabric shows the wonderful Classic architectural design of the era. Low and deep, we left this beauty in its as-found condition so you can select your own fabric. We offer re-upholstery and restoration service...
Brass
$29,500 / set
H 46.5 in W 22 in D 21 in
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...
Steel