Pair Ficks Reed Blonde Rattan Leather Straps Design Armchairs Side Chairs 1970's
View Similar Items
Pair Ficks Reed Blonde Rattan Leather Straps Design Armchairs Side Chairs 1970's
About the Item
- Creator:Ficks Reed (Cabinetmaker)
- Similar to:McGuire (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1970s
- Condition:Super clean vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Rockaway, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883726485252
Ficks Reed
Somewhat of an overlooked icon of American design, Ficks Reed was founded by Louis Ficks in 1885 as the National Carriage and Reed Company, a New York purveyor of wicker baby carriages. By the turn of the century, however, the company had moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and, under the auspices of Ficks Reed, began manufacturing furniture with wicker, rattan and bamboo.
Over the coming decades, Ficks Reed would benefit from an increased interest in Asian imports, as evidenced in everything from the growing popularity of chinoiserie wallpaper and Chinese porcelain to the Japanese influence in Frank Lloyd Wright’s modern architecture.
The brand was also bolstered by partnerships with several prominent architects and designers throughout the 20th century, including Paul László, Pipsan Saarinen Swanson — creator of the company's Sol-Air Group and elder sister of Eero Saarinen — John B. Wisner, Paul T. Frankl and Dorothy Draper.
Each Ficks Reed partner brought their unique sensibility to the designs — Swanson’s had skeletal frames while Draper, a largely forgotten decorator and pioneer of the Hollywood Regency style, favored more ornate detailing; László created low-slung seats — but all were rendered in the company’s signature wicker and bamboo.
Thanks in large part to the Draper relationship, Ficks Reed furniture has long been a fixture at The Greenbrier and Colony hotels, as well as other luxury properties including the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton resorts and The Breakers in Palm Beach. In 2006, Draper protégé Carleton Varney continued his mentor’s legacy by debuting a new 20-piece collection for Ficks Reed based on her original designs.
A recent resurgence in the popularity of wicker and rattan has given way to newfound demand for Ficks Reed rattan chairs and other furniture in the secondary market, where original vintage pieces are often refinished, repainted or lacquered to further underscore the textural detail of their bamboo and rattan frames.
Find vintage Ficks Reed sofas, tables, armchairs and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
- Pair of Ficks Reed Attributed Reed Bamboo End Side Tabled Stands Mid-CenturyBy McGuire, Ficks ReedLocated in Rockaway, NJPair of Ficks Reed attributed reed bamboo end side tabled stands mid-century.Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of His & Hers Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Ottoman MINT!By Ficks Reed, McGuireLocated in Rockaway, NJPair of His & Hers Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Ottoman MINT! Large Chair: 28in x 32in x 34in Seat Height: 14.5in Ottoman: 21in x 27in x 17in Seat Height: 16 Small ...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
- Unusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century ModerLocated in Rockaway, NJUnusual Set of 6 Black Leather Strap Weaved Dining Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern. Outstanding tooled leather craftsmanship skill.Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather
- Set of 6 Vintage Rattan Bamboo Dining Chairs w/ Green UpholsteryBy Adriano AlbiniLocated in Rockaway, NJSet of vintage c.1960s rattan bamboo dining room chairs. Two armchairs.Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
- Ficks Reed Rattan Bamboo Rounded Corners Two Tier Coffee Table c1970s MINT!By John Wisner, Ficks ReedLocated in Rockaway, NJFicks Reed Rattan Bamboo Rounded Corners Two Tier Coffee Table c1970s MINT!Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsRattan, Bamboo, Glass
- Ficks Reed Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern Sofa Frame MINT!By Ficks ReedLocated in Rockaway, NJFicks Reed Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern Sofa Frame MINT!Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsBamboo, Rattan
- Vintage Ficks Reed Chinoiserie Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 6By McGuire, Ficks ReedLocated in Miami, FLOffered for sale is a set of 6 vintage Chinoiserie rattan dining chairs by Ficks Reed. The set includes 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs. The chairs are in extremely good condition and have a faux-tortoise finish with rawhide leather wrapping accents. The seats are upholstered in complementary contrasting fabrics but could easily be reupholstered if desired. We offer the companion dining table in a separate listing. That table has a substantial glass top but we believe that it is tight for a set of 6 chairs including armchairs so it is offered separately. A larger top could be placed on the table to fit this set. A photo of the companion table...Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Fabric, Rattan
$2,800 Sale Price / set20% Off - Ficks Reed Rattan Pagoda Dining ChairsBy Ficks ReedLocated in Jacksonville, FLSet of 6 rattan pagoda style dining chairs by Ficks Reed feature a high gloss finish and floral upholstery. Structurally sound, all strapping in tact, upholstery in good condition sa...Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Rattan
$3,200 / set - 4 X-Base Ficks Reed Style Pencil Reed Klismos Bamboo Dining or Game ChairsBy Ficks ReedLocated in Southampton, NJSet of 4 Hollywood Regency X-base bamboo pencil reed armchairs having klismos front legs with leather joinery in the manner of ficks reed. In fantastic condition throughout. All chairs...Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Mohair, Bamboo, Foam
$1,400 Sale Price / set20% Off - Ficks Reed Brass Accent Campaign Style Bamboo Rattan ArmchairBy John Wisner, Ficks ReedLocated in Chattanooga, TNInspired by the tropical lands of the the East, this bamboo armchair features stylish campaign style brass caps that punctuate the pagoda style arms. Intricately woven wheat colored bamboo...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
$1,195 Sale Price20% Off - 1970s, McGuire Target Style Rattan Dining Side Armchairs, Set of 4By McGuireLocated in Fort Lauderdale, FLHandsome set of four rattan dining armchairs crafted in the manner and style of McGuire. They feature a bullseye target design on the square back splat. Graceful arms conjoin to a ge...Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs
MaterialsRattan
- 1960s Ficks Reed Small ArmchairBy Ficks ReedLocated in Los Angeles, CAFun small Ficks Reed arm rattan chair with new Sunbrella cushions freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your boho chic interiors.Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Wood
