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.
Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal Basket Weave Rattan Side Table Pair
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
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 ...
Composition
$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.
Iron
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.
Metal
Pair of Danish Side Tables, for Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
A lovely pair of small rosewood side tables, for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri With labels to the underside
Rosewood
$2,350
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 58 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Dining Table After Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace coastal allure with this vintage woven rattan dining table, echoing the enduring American style of the legendary designer Danny Ho Fong. Infuse your dining area with a blend ...
Metal
$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...
Bamboo, Epoxy Resin
Vintage Coastal Danny Ho Fong for Trop-Cal Rattan Top Dining Table
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience laid-back elegance with the Vintage Coastal Danny Ho Fong For Trop-Cal Rattan Top Dining Table. Crafted by iconic designer Danny Ho Fong, this table blends American coasta...
Metal
1970s Danny Ho MCM Sculptural Rattan Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining table and chairs you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exh...
Brass, Steel
$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
$1,700Sale Price|39% Off
H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in
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...
Iron
$1,180 / set
H 23 in W 22.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Large Late 20th Century Coastal Style Weaved Rattan Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large late 20th century coastal style weaved rattan side tables. circa late 1980s Features a beautiful hand woven top detail, rounded corners, finished in a natural rattan...
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
$1,503 / set
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
Rattan Dal Vera Inspired pair of Side Table or End Table, Italy, 1960s
By Dal Vera, Bielecky Brothers, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury pair of bamboo, Rattan single drawer end or side table. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s. A fantastic item that will be a perfect a...
Rattan
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.13 in Dm 36 in
1950s Danny Ho Fong Cafe Set Rare Southern California Design Vintage Modern
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super cabin-modern and hard to find California design outdoor patio set. The wicker on all pieces is still in very good condition! All these pieces were procured together, and are in original unrestored condition. The upholstery on the 4 stools okay, two stools each have a puncture each to the tops, and one a hole/nick to the edge. It is recommended you recover the stools to match your situation/uses...
Iron
Sold
H 26 in W 34 in D 15 in
Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /Bamboo Step End Tables, Art Deco Design
By Paul Frankl, Tropi-cal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1940s Paul Frankl Rattan /bamboo step end tables. Art Deco design, tops have been restored, amazing design.
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood