Description
A beautiful and substantial vintage rattan sofa from the 1970s-80s - the anchor piece of a coordinated coastal living room suite that includes matching swivel egg chairs, a dining table, and diamond-lattice dining chairs, all in the same warm honey rattan. On its own it is a thoroughly compelling piece; as part of the full collection it creates a living room of real decorative ambition and rare cohesion.
The frame is built from bundled rattan poles - groups of parallel cylinders that give the arms, legs, and back rails their characteristic visual rhythm and structural strength. The arms curve gracefully at the outer corner with a circular rattan detail before descending to the seat, and each arm panel is filled with a diamond lattice of crossed rattan poles - the same motif repeated in the dining chairs. The back, seen from the rear, is an open structure of evenly spaced vertical slats, clean and finished, allowing the sofa to stand freely in a room.
Three seat and three back cushions in the matching large-scale tropical floral print - cream, sage, blush, seafoam - are in usable condition. The cushion frames are generous and well-padded. Reupholstery in solid linen, natural boucle, or any contemporary fabric would completely transform the sofa's mood while preserving the exceptional rattan frame. No maker's markings, consistent with quality American rattan producers of the era.
A warm, organic, and genuinely livable sofa that fills a room with natural character and coastal ease. Works on its own or as part of the complete collection - all coordinating pieces available separately.
Style: Coastal / Boho / Tropical. Materials: Bundled rattan; diamond lattice arm panels; loose cushions. Circa: 1970s-1980s. Coordinating pieces available separately.
Dimensions: 79w 28d 31h 17.5sh 24.5ah
Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, seat reinforcement/cleaning recommended, fabric stained, reupholstery recommended, small pillows not included, see photos.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, seat reinforcement/cleaning recommended, fabric stained, reupholstery recommended, small pillows not included, see photos.
Creator:
Styled After: Ficks Reed
Materials & Techniques:
Rattan
Details:
Number of Seats: 3
Seat Height: 17.5in
Arm Height: 24.5in
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
The frame is built from bundled rattan poles - groups of parallel cylinders that give the arms, legs, and back rails their characteristic visual rhythm and structural strength. The arms curve gracefully at the outer corner with a circular rattan detail before descending to the seat, and each arm panel is filled with a diamond lattice of crossed rattan poles - the same motif repeated in the dining chairs. The back, seen from the rear, is an open structure of evenly spaced vertical slats, clean and finished, allowing the sofa to stand freely in a room.
Three seat and three back cushions in the matching large-scale tropical floral print - cream, sage, blush, seafoam - are in usable condition. The cushion frames are generous and well-padded. Reupholstery in solid linen, natural boucle, or any contemporary fabric would completely transform the sofa's mood while preserving the exceptional rattan frame. No maker's markings, consistent with quality American rattan producers of the era.
A warm, organic, and genuinely livable sofa that fills a room with natural character and coastal ease. Works on its own or as part of the complete collection - all coordinating pieces available separately.
Style: Coastal / Boho / Tropical. Materials: Bundled rattan; diamond lattice arm panels; loose cushions. Circa: 1970s-1980s. Coordinating pieces available separately.
Dimensions: 79w 28d 31h 17.5sh 24.5ah
Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, seat reinforcement/cleaning recommended, fabric stained, reupholstery recommended, small pillows not included, see photos.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, seat reinforcement/cleaning recommended, fabric stained, reupholstery recommended, small pillows not included, see photos.
Creator:
Styled After: Ficks Reed
Materials & Techniques:
Rattan
Details:
Number of Seats: 3
Seat Height: 17.5in
Arm Height: 24.5in
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Needs Restoration; age appropriate wear, vintage finish worn, scuffs/scratches, edge wear, discoloration, seat reinforcement/cleaning recommended, fabric stained, reupholstery recommended, small pillows not included, see photos.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
31 x 79 x 28 in
Vintage Rattan Three-Seat Sofa, Diamond Lattice Arms, Ficks Reed Style
Estimate $460-$970
Starting Bid
$220
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October Furniture & Seating Edit
Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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