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Rare Restored Pair of End Tables by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954

About the Item

An exceptional pair of vintage end tables from a nearly impossible to find series. These unusual examples are a part of the boutique Far Horizons Collection, produced by long time Ficks Reed designer John Wisner, introduced in 1954. Beautifully designed and expertly crafted solid oak construction, mellowed to absolute perfection. Fabulous organic jewelry intended to highlight an important space. The unmistakable look of old money. Excellent restored condition. The tables have undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration. The oak radiates fabulous warmth, color and movement; custom lacquer finish with stunning depth and luster. Retains the maker mark. The price listed is for the pair.

Creator:

Ficks Reed (Manufacturer),John Wisner (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1954

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1152211788881

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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.

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