Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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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.

Creator: Ficks Reed

Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed

$26,500 / set

Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Atlanta, GA

This magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. These rare examples are unique on the World market. An exceptional pair of sophisticated vintage commodes from a nearly impossible to find case series. These unusual pieces are a part of the boutique Far Horizons Collection, produced by long time Ficks Reed designer John Wisner, introduced in 1954. Expertly crafted solid Oak construction mounted atop a simple, elegant Asian base...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers

$9,340 / item

H 34 in W 40 in D 19 in

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$2,291 / set

H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani

$16,439 / set

H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in

1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Burl

John Stuart Chrome and Lacquered Chest of Drawers

$1,800

H 30 in W 40 in D 19.25 in

John Stuart Chrome and Lacquered Chest of Drawers

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1970s three drawer chest of drawers retailed by John Stuart in the style of Milo Baughman. Three drawers with chrome hardware float above the floor in a parsons form lacquere...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Chrome

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

$7,200 / item

H 20.5 in W 26 in D 17 in

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. Grea...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple, Burl

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

$7,000 / set

H 20.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Burl

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair

$3,820 / set

H 26.13 in W 32 in D 18 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

$7,000 / set

H 20.5 in W 20 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass

$4,200 / set

H 30 in W 36 in D 18.25 in

Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères

$7,200 / set

H 20 in W 26 in D 17 in

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burlwood night stands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per night stand.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Burl

Danish Teak Nightstands by Lyby Møbler, Custom Restored, 1960s

$2,295 / set

H 16.75 in W 30 in D 16.75 in

Danish Teak Nightstands by Lyby Møbler, Custom Restored, 1960s

By Lyby Mobler, Poul Hundevad

Located in Chattanooga, TN

These wide Danish teak nightstands—originally produced by Lyby Møbler—have been fully reimagined as one-of-a-kind custom creations, transformed through an artisan restoration process...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

$7,200 / item

H 20.5 in W 26 in D 17 in

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. Great ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Maple, Burl

Previously Available Items

Mid Century Ficks Reed Bamboo Headboard King

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H 46 in W 82 in D 1.75 in

Mid Century Ficks Reed Bamboo Headboard King

By Ficks Reed

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Classic Rattan headboard by Ficks Reed. Wonderful lines with a modern gothic feel topped of with 2 finials. Perfect for mcm, coastal and traditional decor. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Rattan

Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer and Brass Small Chests by Ficks Reed, circa 1960

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H 26.5 in W 24 in D 18 in

Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer and Brass Small Chests by Ficks Reed, circa 1960

By Ficks Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Ficks Reed Pair of Rattan Headboards

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H 45 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Ficks Reed Pair of Rattan Headboards

By Ficks Reed

Located in Highland, IN

This lovely pair of rattan headboards by Ficks Reed has a beautiful organic modern design and are very well constructed, using the rawhide strapping method invented by McGuire Furni...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Rattan

Ficks Reed Rattan Nightstand

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H 23 in W 24.5 in D 17.25 in

Ficks Reed Rattan Nightstand

By Ficks Reed

Located in Highland, IN

This lovely nightstand by Ficks Reed has a subtle organic modern design is well constructed. Also available are a pair of matching nightstands. 23"h X 24.5"...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Cerused Rattan Twin Headboards, a Pair

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H 44.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Coastal Ficks Reed Cerused Rattan Twin Headboards, a Pair

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal twin headboard. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group. A chic cerused rattan in a clean linear design. Acquired from a ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rattan, Reed

Vintage Coastal Signed Ficks Reed “Natchez Collection” Nightstands, a Pair

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H 28 in W 35.5 in D 20 in

Vintage Coastal Signed Ficks Reed “Natchez Collection” Nightstands, a Pair

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal nightstands. Made by the iconic Ficks Reed group. Beautiful wood frame with inset woven rattan panels. S...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Uncommon Ficks Reed Side or Bedside Tables

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H 21 in W 23 in D 25 in

Uncommon Ficks Reed Side or Bedside Tables

By Ficks Reed

Located in Round Rock, TX

Pair of not often seen side tables or nightstands by Ficks Reed. Likely designed by John Wisner, these are a perfect compliment of color to any space. Each table features a “regal re...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands by Ficks Reed

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H 25 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands by Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of faux bamboo Ficks Reed nightstands. Nightstands are structurally sound and in good vintage condition. Refinishing is recommended due to w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Faux Bamboo, Rattan Lucite & Brass Nightstands Chest Pair Lacquered Powder Blue

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H 26 in W 24 in D 18.75 in

Faux Bamboo, Rattan Lucite & Brass Nightstands Chest Pair Lacquered Powder Blue

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The most amazing pair of vintage faux bamboo nightstands nightstands. These have been professionally restored. Newly lacquered in the softest powder blue, including inside the drawer...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

White Lacquered Pair Faux Bamboo Chests Nightstands Chinese Chippendale Brass

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H 25.75 in W 31 in D 16.5 in

White Lacquered Pair Faux Bamboo Chests Nightstands Chinese Chippendale Brass

By Ficks Reed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous Ficks Reed pair of vintage faux bamboo, Chinese Chippendale three-drawer chests nightstands. Rattan bottom, faux bamboo brass hardware. Professionally restored. White gloss ...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Twin Headboards

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H 43.5 in W 42 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Ficks Reed Faux Bamboo Twin Headboards

By Ficks Reed

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of faux bamboo and rattan lattice twin size headboards in original off-white finish, 1970s.

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1970s Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of Ficks Reed Whitewashed Nighstands with Cane Top, Sides and Front

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H 23.5 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Ficks Reed Whitewashed Nighstands with Cane Top, Sides and Front

By Ficks Reed

Located in Toledo, OH

A great pair of nightstands by Ficks Reed. They feature a whitewashed frame, cane panels on the top, front and sides and brass hardware, circa 1970s.

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cane, Wood

Ficks Reed more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

Ficks Reed more furniture and collectibles are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ficks Reed more furniture and collectibles, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more furniture and collectibles by Ficks Reed were created in the modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider more furniture and collectibles by Donghia, Jens Risom, and James Mont. Prices for Ficks Reed more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $26,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,500.

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Questions About Ficks Reed More Furniture and Collectibles

What is Ficks Reed furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Ficks Reed furniture has been around for more than a century and built their reputation around high-quality furniture made of wicker, rattan, woven peel, bamboo and selected hardwoods. Most of the furniture from this noted brand features a beachy or earthy quality that has a resort feel. Shop a collection of authentic Ficks Reed furniture from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Ficks Reed furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
To identify Ficks Reed furniture, first look for the maker's mark. You can typically find a paper or metal tag located in a discreet spot, such as beneath a tabletop or under the seat of a chair. Examining the materials may also help you make a positive identification. Ficks Reed cane pieces tend to have a smooth, tight weave with no loose ends or irregularities. The furniture maker also typically used rattan or bamboo rather than metal frames. If you need assistance identifying a piece, seek the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Explore an assortment of Ficks Reed furniture on 1stDibs.

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