Restored Rattan Sofa & Chair Livingroom Set by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Restored single-strand rattan living room set designed by John Wisner with Campaign-style anodized goldtone capped armrests and beautiful zen-style arched poles. The set features a three-seat sofa and two matching lounge chairs with an Asian-inspired Modernist motif popular in the 1950s with designers like James Mont.
Founded in 1885 by Louis Ficks, the Ficks Reed Company has established itself as a premier manufacturer of high-quality furniture, collaborating with renowned designers such as Dorothy Draper and ensuring meticulous craftsmanship. Besides residential pieces, they've adorned prestigious hotels and resorts like The Greenbrier Hotel and Ritz Carlton Hotels, maintaining their legacy as wicker and rattan furniture leaders through handcrafted excellence.
The Piece has been meticulously refinished to preserve the natural honey-color patina. Perfect for creating a warm, elevated tropical-inspired living space. In the style of Paul T. Frankl.
Every piece we offer is carefully restored by experts—structurally tightened, rewrapped where needed, and finished with a long-lasting protective coat. With nearly 100 years of combined rattan knowledge, we ensure each item is both visually stunning and built for decades of continued enjoyment.
We can make new Cushions . (The cushions shown may be available—please ask.) COM is welcome; simply send your fabric and our upholsterer will create fresh, perfectly fitted cushions. Production time is approximately two weeks.
Our high-resolution photos accurately show the flawless workmanship and timeless coastal character of each restored rattan piece. Vintage rattan is known for lasting 60–100 years, and our refinishing process prepares it to last another 75.
Harvey Schwartz, the leading authority on vintage rattan and author of Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the Home, offers signed copies of his 160-page book for $39.99.
Measures:
Sofa: 28" tall x 68" wide x 33" deep, seat height 15
Chair: 28" tall x 27" wide x 33" deep, seat height 15
1950, United States
Details
Dimensions: Width: 68 in x Depth: 33 in x Height: 28 in
Production date: 1950-1959
Condition: Used condition