Tropi-cal Tables

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.

Creator: Tropi-cal

Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s

$1,650Sale Price|41% Off

Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely California Modern low dining table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal features an iron frame that holds a woven cane rattan top, along with a glass pane to use as a solid surface over the caned rattan. Somewhat lower than traditional dining tables, this table would be ideal to pair with stools opposed to standard dining tables. Or another idea is using cushions to sit on, could even use low seating such as a Roche Bobois Mah Jong cushions or Togo lounge chair, loveseat or sofa. Great for patios and other outdoors spaces. This laid-back casual cool dining table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Danny Ho Fong, Table, Metal, Rattan, USA, 1950s

$7,800

Danny Ho Fong, Table, Metal, Rattan, USA, 1950s

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and rattan table or dining table designed by Danny Ho Fong and produced by Tropi-Cal, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Metal

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Side Table Pair

$4,500 / set

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Side Table Pair

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in Lutz, FL

Pair of uncommon Tanganika model basket weave rattan side/end table pair designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal circa 1970's. Lovely open hand woven basket weave rattan frames with ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Composition

Classic Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Iron Cocktail Table by Danny Ho Fong

$1,150

H 15 in W 36 in D 18 in

Classic Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Iron Cocktail Table by Danny Ho Fong

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern wicker and iron cocktail table by Danny Ho Fong.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard

$1,200

H 26 in Dm 48 in

Wrought Iron and Metal Mesh Garden Patio Sculptura Dining Table by Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional wrought iron and metal mesh dining table from the Sculptura series, by The Woodard Furniture Company, with custom made glass ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Bistro Style Patinated Iron Brass Garden Dining Table

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 53 in D 53 in

French Bistro Style Patinated Iron Brass Garden Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive French iron and brass dining table suitable for patio or garden. The round table features a pastry table style iron base crafted from four gracefully curved legs ending w...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top

$1,450

H 29.52 in W 63 in D 35.43 in

Patio or Garden Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron with Glass Top

Located in Miami, FL

Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron with glass top Indoor & Outdoor Structure measurements: Depth 27.5 in Width 47.24 in Height 29.52 in.

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2010s Spanish Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

$1,400

H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in

New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

Located in Miami, FL

New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...

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2010s Spanish Country Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Patio, Garden, Kitchen or Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

$1,450

H 29.52 in W 63 in D 35.43 in

Patio, Garden, Kitchen or Dining Room Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

Located in Miami, FL

Patio or garden dining room table in wrought iron The price it´s only for the legs Estructure measurements: Depth 27.5 in Width 47.24 in Height 29.52 in.

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2010s Spanish Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

New Garden, Patio, Kitchen or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

$1,400

H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in

New Garden, Patio, Kitchen or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor

Located in Miami, FL

New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...

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2010s Spanish Country Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables

$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 22.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Unusual Pair Theodore Alexander Bamboo Rattan Side/End Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding pair of Theodore Alexander Bamboo end/side tables. The tops have a thick resin epoxy coating over unusual decorative sliced piece...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Epoxy Resin

Vintage Organic Modern Rattan Coffee Table & Side Table Style Ficks Reed, Pair

$1,121Sale Price / set|25% Off

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...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table

$4,500

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 30.25 in

Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern painted iron patio and garden table featuring neoclassical style Curule legs. The top of the rectangular garden table has ...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Center Table

$695

H 25 in Dm 36 in

Wrought Iron and Glass Garden Patio Poolside Cafe Dining Center Table

By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Fun playful wrought iron and glass cafe, dining, center table circa 1970's. The table features a hand wrought base of solid stock with a thick plate glass top, it is in very good, or...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Robert and Jean Cloutier, Coffee Table in Ceramic and Metal, 1950s

$3,906

H 13.78 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in

Robert and Jean Cloutier, Coffee Table in Ceramic and Metal, 1950s

By Robert and Jean Cloutier

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Robert and Jean Cloutier, coffee table in ceramic and metal, 1950s 2900,00€ Robert et Jean Cloutier, realized by. Coffee table. Lava tray...

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Mid-20th Century French Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Metal

Previously Available Items

Danny Ho Fong Six Seat Dining Set

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H 26 in W 73.5 in D 30 in

Danny Ho Fong Six Seat Dining Set

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in Chicago, IL

Danny Ho Fong, the king of wicker designed this dining set with 6 stools. Dining table base and stools are made of iron. The table top is a strong wicker structure, with a thin glas...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Wicker and Iron Dining Table and Chairs, ca 1960s

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H 26.5 in W 72 in D 28.75 in

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Wicker and Iron Dining Table and Chairs, ca 1960s

By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Wicker and Iron Dining Table and Chairs, ca 1960s. Sublime Asian-inspired California Design wicker and iron dining set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropical-Cal ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /Bamboo Step End Tables, Art Deco Design

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H 26 in W 34 in D 15 in

Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /Bamboo Step End Tables, Art Deco Design

By Tropi-cal, Paul Frankl

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /bamboo step end tables. Art Deco design, tops have been restored, amazing design.

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Fantastic Rattan Triangle Base Dining or Game Table by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975

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H 29.5 in Dm 68 in

Fantastic Rattan Triangle Base Dining or Game Table by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1975

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. An ...

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

Materials

Brass

"Osetsu Dei" Dining Set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal

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H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in

"Osetsu Dei" Dining Set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal

By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Osetsu Dei" rattan and iron dining set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal. Made in USA circa 1959.

Category

1950s American Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron and Reed California Modern Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong

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H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in

Iron and Reed California Modern Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong

By Tropi-cal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iron and Reed California Modern Dining Table, designed by Danny Ho Fong for TropiCal, circa 1950's. Clean lined modernist table integrating Asian and California design elements.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Dining Set by Danny Ho Fong

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H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in

Dining Set by Danny Ho Fong

By Tropi-cal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

woven cane and iron dining table with six matching stools

Category

1960s American Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Iron

Danny Fong Ho "Osetsu Dai" Dining set for Tropical

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H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in

Danny Fong Ho "Osetsu Dai" Dining set for Tropical

By Tropi-cal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Low Dining Table with with Iron frame, split reed weaving and glass top with 8 New made Metal Framed Stools and New Grass Toned Upholstered...

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1960s American Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Upholstery

Danny Ho Fong Dining Set

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H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in

Danny Ho Fong Dining Set

By Tropi-cal

Located in Chicago, IL

"Osetsu Dai" set designed by Danny Ho Fong for Tropical. Iron frame, split reed dining table and upholstered stools. Subtle wear to frames & g...

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20th Century American Tropi-cal Tables

Osetsu Dai dining set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal

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H 25.5 in W 73 in D 30 in

Osetsu Dai dining set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal

By Tropi-cal

Located in Highland, IN

This attractive dining set by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal uses the simplest materials to the greatest effect. Welded angle-iron forms the carriage bases for the cane seats and table ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Tropi-cal Tables

Materials

Steel

Tropi-cal tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Tropi-cal tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Tropi-cal were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Homecrest, Thinline, and Jack Van der Molen. Prices for Tropi-cal tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $5,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,475.