Title: Restored Mid Century Lattice Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set Description: Rare restored Chinoiserie lattice rattan living room with two lounge chairs and a 3-seat sofa by Flicks Reed. Each seat features woven lattice arms with an arched woven lattice back. This style of rattan was an evolution of the stick rattan furniture made popular in the 1930s and brought a Mid-century look to the rattan furniture. Ficks Reed is a renowned furniture company with a rich heritage and a commitment to exquisite craftsmanship. Established in 1885, the company has been a leading name in the industry, specializing in creating high-quality indoor and covered outdoor furniture pieces. One of the key strengths of Ficks Reed is its expertise in rattan and wicker furniture. The company has mastered the art of transforming these natural materials into beautiful and functional pieces, perfect for both indoor and covered outdoor settings. Their rattan and wicker furniture often features intricate weaves, unique patterns, and comfortable cushions, offering a harmonious balance of aesthetics and comfort. Chair: 30" H, 27" W, 24" D Sofa: 30" H, 83" W, 17" D 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and manufacturers including Ritts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts) Tropitan Seven Seas Rattan Paul Frankl Tropical Sun Rattan These designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1930s thru the 1960s. Shirley Ritts was the mother of the photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed plastic. Paul Frankl came from New York just before the Depression after a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of Hollywood’s top stars and producers from his Beverly Hills shop. Paul Laszló was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, including rattan furniture in his own style. C.W. Fishbeck started Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena in 1905. Tropical Sun produced top quality real rattan furniture in the Philippines where most of the above designers also had their designs made. He had showrooms across the country. We have in stock at this time a vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, and just about all their designed products from the 40s through the 60s. We would be happy to make you Custom cushions in C.O.M. (Customer's Own Material) are available, for a small fee. Simply supply the fabric and we will have the cushions made for you before delivery. If you need help sourcing fabric, we can help! Also small fee. All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. Additional Information: Creator:
Ficks Reed (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 83 in (210.82 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Rattan
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
ExcellentExcellent restored condition.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reserve: $9,300.00
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