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CALIFORNIA
TIM TOLZMANN CANING & PAINTING
Tim Tolzmann

Email: TimTolzmann@sbcglobal.net
1430 Russell Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 1-510-843-2783
Call for Appointment

Tim’s been in the furniture restoration business and upholstery since opening his first shop in Minnesota in 1972. This one-man California shop now focuses solely on seatweaving–specializing in hand caning, fibre rush, pre-twisted natural rush, splint and wide binding cane chair seats. See his new website, which features his poems and paintings, too.

9/08

JOHN’S CHAIR REPAIR
John Keagy
Email: jkeagy@comcast.net
731 Peach Street
Lodi, CA 95242
Phone: 1-209-369-5690
By Appointment Only

We offer careful installation of hand woven and pre-woven cane seats, backs and panels in all patterns; blind, spider, star, sunrise, medallion, etc. We install splint, Shaker tape, flat reed, and porch rocker style seats. We accept chairs shipped via UPS/FedEx. Repairs, re-glueing, and staining services are available.

5/09

KINGHAN OF KALIFORNIA
Debbie Kinghan
Email: weaverwoman@comcast.net
P.O. Box 52057
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone: 1-831-375-0701
By Appointment Only

Family business tradition since 1978, founded by Bruce Kinghan. Son John helped build a great reputation in the community of antique furniture restoration and refinishing and for over twenty years, daughter Debbie has been the seat weaving expert. Her specialty is cane and rush seat weaving, using many different designs and always enjoys a new challenge.

2/09

ANTIQUES BY FUTURA
Bessone Family
Email: antiquesbyfutura@aol.com
8665 Mission Gorge Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
Phone: 1-619-449-4400
FAX: 1-619-562-9507
Open Daily 8:00-5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00-3:00 pm

Antiques by Futura is a family owned business repairing and refinishing furniture of all sorts since 1991, also weaving chair caning, rush, splint, Danish cord and wicker repair. Our 10,000 square foot antique store and repair shop is open daily serving customers in the greater San Diego area. Pick-up and delivery available. "We Buy - Sell - Restore"

2/09

ANN’S CANE SHOP
Ann Dunstan
Email: adunstan@lovehousedahlias.com
7922 Santa Ana Rd.
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: 1-805-648-6808

Weaving since 1973, Ann is a third-generation weaver, daughter is the fourth! Specialties include paper and genuine rush, seagrass, Danish cord, splints, all types of caning including blind, spider and  star, wicker repair, rattan, Shaker tape and rawhide. Regluing, staining, touch-ups and rush waxing available, major repairs done through reputable area repair shops.

3/09

CONNECTICUT
ASSOCIATION of ARTISANS to CANE (ACC)/Marrakech Inc.
Rhonda Voos, Manager
Email: rvoos@marrakechinc.org
597 East Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone/Fax: 1-203-776-6310
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm
And By Appointment

The Association of Artisans to Cane (ACC/Marrakech Inc.), a project of Marrakech, Inc., provides a unique program employing adults with physical and mental disabilities. Since 1988, we’ve rewoven and caned all types of chair seats including minor wicker repairs. Rhonda Voos, AAC manager for 15 years with 24-years caning experience, guarantees the quality of the final product.

3/09

FLORIDA
CANE WEAVERS
Kathleen Barnes
Email: caneweaver@bellsouth.net
13009 Old Crystal River Road
Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: 1-352-796-2871

"Preserving the past for the future" through quality caning and related craftsmanship, since 1998 at Historic Brooksville, Florida. Drop by our Cane Weavers shop and visit the Olde Style Ranch, home of Skipper W Paint horses. We also have caning supplies available for the do-it-yourselfer, make furniture repairs and have refurbished chairs for sale.

4/09

LADY CANER
Betty Denton
Email: Ladycaner@tampabay.rr.com
4343 Lindsey Loop
Dover, FL 33527
Phone: 1-813-659-2918

Home-based business with 14 years seat weaving experience offering hole caning, pressed cane, wide binding cane, rush and splint. One of only two people invited to cane at the Florida Folk Festival in White Springs, FL, and demonstrates caning at the Florida State Fair. Also offers minor repair and restoration of furniture, and chair caning classes. "Your satisfaction is my greatest desire." Visit brand new website at LadyCaner.com

3/09

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EARL’S CHAIR CANING
Earl Baker
Email: baker_e@verizon.net
12205 Britt Rd.
Parrish, FL 34219-8618
Phone: 1-941-723-8754
Cell Phone: 1-941-661-2217

Second generation caner offering many types of chair caning services, plus minor chair repairs and refinishing. Pickup and delivery service available. Reasonable estimates given after hands-on inspection prior to work.

2/09

GEORGIA
BLACK MOUNTAIN CRAFTS
Jan Stansell
Email: janstansell@alltel.net
10991 Happy Hollow Circle
Suches, GA 30572
Phone: 1-706-747-5892

North Georgia’s chair caner, teacher and supplier with 25 years of experience. Seatweaving techniques performed: laced cane, prewoven cane, fibre rush, natural twisted bulrush/cattail rush, hickory bark, splint, shaker tape, and Danish cord. Want to learn caning? I teach individuals and groups, and sell supplies. Call, email or check website for more information.

8/08

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ILLINOIS
DAVID DICK
Email: chaircaner2@yahoo.com
802 N. Main Street
Paris, IL, 61944
Phone: 1-217-466-1665
Home-based seat weaving business serving Illinois and Indiana since 1975. Offering expert hole caning, pressed cane, wide binding cane, splints, rush and wicker repair. We gladly stain seats to match existing chairs, too! Former caning instructor at Lakeland College, Mattoon, IL. Call or email for estimates and directions to shop.
12/08

INDIANA
MONROE FURNITURE RESTORATION
Tim Puro
Email: tim@furniturerestore.net
Phone: 1-812-333-0779
3748 W. Maple Leaf Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
Open by Appointment

Monroe Furniture Restoration has partnered with an experienced Bloomington seat weaver to offer hand and sheet caning, fibre rush, splint and binder cane seating to our restoration services. Call us today, we will recommend the best seating material for your chair and can stain or dye your new seat to compliment your chair and not have a "raw" look.

4/09

IOWA
CANING BY JAN
Jan Gipple
Email: caningbyjan@msn.com
10498-90th Ave.
Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: 1-515-961-7370
Iowa home-based business with over 30 years of experience in all types of chair seat weaving. Specializing in hand caning (many patterns), pressed cane, rush, splint, and reed work. Offering minor repair work and stain or color matching of weaving materials. Pick-up and delivery can be arranged locally. Call or email for pricing information, estimates, and directions. Caning by Jan is a frequent seatweaving feature at the Iowa State Fair, "our Nation’s second most popular tourist attraction".

8/08

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KENTUCKY
KIRK CATINNA
Lexington, KY
Email: kirkcatinna@insightbb.com
Phone: 1-859-230-5518
Open by Appointment Only

I’m a Lexington, Kentucky sole-proprietor caner specializing in hole-to-hole cane, prewoven sheet cane and binder cane weaving. I’m thorough and take great pleasure in making your furniture attractive and useful once again. Call or email for directions to my work shop and make your appointment today. Hope to hear from you soon!

10/08

MARYLAND
MORRISON’S CHAIR CANING
Kathy & Jim Morrison
Email: caner@prodigy.net
18740 Blue Violet Ln.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Phone: 1-301-948-5130
Toll Free: 1-877-825-1133
FAX: 1-301-208-2050

Restoration seating business for over 25 years including cane, fiber rush, Shaker tape, porch weave, and splint. Also offering a selection of new Shaker inspired pieces for sale and are listed on the Cane & Basket Supplies page. We do minor re-gluing, and work closely with a first-rate restoration shop for any major restoration or repairs, and participate in 20-30 arts and crafts shows a year. See website for schedule.

3/09

CHAIRPERSON-ANTIQUES
Mical Wilmoth Carton
Email: Chrperson@aol.com
PO Box 681
Riderwood, MD 21139-0681
Phone: 410 486-6420

Expert woven seat repair for over 30 years, and a Baltimore County adult education instructor for over 20 years. I repair Danish cord, wicker, rush, Shaker tape, hand/machine cane, porchweave, Hong Kong sea grass, cotton cord and more.

2/09

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MASSACHUSETTS
The Chair Man and The Tea Lady
Jeffrey and Linda Grossman
Email: the.chair.man@att.net
Abington, MA 02351
Phone: 1-781-871-1230
Call for directions and shop hours.

Two shops in one–The Chair Man specializing in antique chair restoration; chair caning, paper and natural rush, splint, Shaker tape and  reglues chairs. Pick up and delivery available for local Boston area. The Tea Lady specializes in antique porcelain, pottery and glassware. Visit  TheChairManandTheTeaLady.com to see our work samples and us in action at antique shows!

1/09
KATE’S CANING
Kate Hilliard
Email: Katescaning@isp.com
112 River Street
Halifax, MA 02338
Phone: 1-781-293-2164
Open by Chance or Appointment

30 year home-based business specializing in hand caning, pressed cane, porch weave, canoe seats, fiber rush, Shaker tape and some wicker furniture repair.

12/08

PENTUCKET FURNITURE RESTORATION
Dot LaPlante & Lorna Lupi
Email: pentucket_furniture@msn.com
226 Water Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone: 1-978-372-9585
Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
Sat. 8:30am-noon

In business since 1980, specializing in hand and pressed caning, reed, splint, Shaker tapes and wicker repairs. All necessary structural repairs are done prior to reseating. We also offer total restoration if desired. This is how we make our living, so you won’t have to wait forever!

4/09

MICHIGAN
PEERLESS RATTAN
Ed and Cynthia Hammond
Email: sales@peerlessrattan.com
687 Miller Road
Plainwell, MI, 49080
Phone: Toll Free: 1-877-611-2263
Fax: 1-269-685-1858
We have 30 years experience in Cane, Rush, Splints & more. We built our reputation on quality work…done in a timely fashion. Our main clients are furniture refinishing stores, but we also welcome individuals. We carry cane and basket supplies for sale and have a catalog upon request. "Please Be Seated."

1/09

MINNESOTA
DEBBIE WECKWERTH
Email: debgary@myclearwave.net
40386 296th Street
Arlington, MN 55307
Phone: 1-507-964-5887
Open by Appointment Only

Home shop with over 20 years experience, offering all types of chair seatweaving, hand caning, prewoven cane, rush, splint, porch cane and wicker repair. Sample patterns on display. "Quality work with reasonable prices keeps repairing your antiques affordable." Easy one hour drive from Minneapolis with south central location.

3/09

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BEN SCOTT
Email: sbscott@kmtel.com
8429 SW 55th Street
Byron, MN 55920
Phone: 1-507-365-8286
Open by Appointment Only

Home-based business specializing reweaving all types of antique chair seats; traditional hand caning, pressed cane, porch cane, paper fibre rush, Shaker tape and splints. No wicker repair or seatweaving on contemporary furniture.  Located just minutes from the Rochester Mayo Clinic. Call or email for pricing, estimates and directions to shop.

3/09

GREG DIRONCA
Email: sg91d@usfamily.net
601 Arlo Lane
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Phone: 1-651-485-0498

With 23 years of experience specializing in rush, splint, pressed and hand caning, wicker repair, reglueing, and frame repair, I enjoy weaving challenges. My favorite project is the wicker seat I wove for the airplane replica in the Charles Lindberg Museum in Little Falls, Minnesota! Please call me for a quote on the repair you need. Thanks!!

4/09


THE REED WEAVER

Reed W. Heffelfinger
Email: reedweaver@earthlink.net
Minneapolis, MN 55424
Phone: 1-952-926-4638
Call For Appointment and
Directions to Shop

Reed’s business, since 1978, includes: The careful repair and restoration of all antique and newer wicker furniture; all types of chair seat weaving; basket repair; and custom design and fabrication of wicker furniture and accessories. In 1996, Reed was the first of several local artisans to have her work exhibited in the Minneapolis Neiman Marcus Gallery. You can see more of Reed’s work at Minnesota Artists Online. "Reed Weavers’ commitment is to the continuing appreciation of wicker as an art form through quality wicker work."

11/08

SISSEL KVAMMEN BAKKELUND
Email: sisselkbakkelund@yahoo.com
5910 Glenwood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 1-952-491-2206
Cell: 1-612-599-7186

Home-based furniture repair, cabinetmaker and chair seatweaving with 19 years experience. Specializing in Danish cord, hand cane, pressed cane, splint, Shaker tape and rush weaving. Pick up and delivery service available.

11/08

PAM RESTORATIONS
Phyllis Miller
Email: Polishkava@aol.com
15563 Calmut Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 1-952-447-8749

Prewoven cane replacement, and 7-step hand cane weaving are expertly handled, along with structural frame repairs,  using appropriate conservation and preservation techniques. Qualifications include years of experience, a diploma from the Wood Finishing program at Dakota County Technical College, MN and additional course work in technology and preservation of furniture and polychrome furniture coatings with Mr. Donald Williams, Smithsonian Senior Furniture Conservator.

2/09

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MARJ CAROL
Email: marjnan@frontiernet.net
1749 Hwy 61
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 1-218-834-5185
Open by Appointment Only

Home-based business located on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior between Duluth and Grand Marais. Experienced in hand caning for chairs, rockers, canoe seats, etc. Highly recommended by Duluth upholstery and antique shops. Estimates cheerfully given, pick-up and delivery service available.

10/08

CRISSCROSS WEAVING & CANING
Ingrid Spies
Email: i_spies@hotmail.com
1355 Pine Court
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 1-507-454-4163
Call For Appointment

Nestled in a Mississippi river valley town in southeastern Minnesota since 1986, this home-based experienced seat weaver specializes in traditional hand caning, pressed cane, porch cane, Spiderweb, Daisy, Button and other unique patterns. Also splint, Shaker tape, and paper fibre rush weaving are available. Phone or email for price quotes.

12/08

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