Mosden’s Antique Restoration & Chair Caning
Serving furniture lovers since 1970 – now in Longview, Washington
Kit and Sandi Mosden have been restoring and recaning fine furniture pieces for over 50 years.
What began in 1970 in San Anselmo, just north of San Francisco, continued for decades on the Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, and now continues in Longview, Washington, close to family in the Portland, Oregon area.
We are one of the oldest furniture restoration shops on the West Coast, with a long history of careful, hands-on work and loyal customers.
Specialties
- Hand chair caning & prewoven cane installation
- Seat reweaving
- Antique furniture repair & restoration
- Sensitive repairs on cherished newer pieces
Over the years, we’ve recaned more than 20,000 chairs, from everyday family favorites to museum-worthy antiques.
Quality, Care & Craftsmanship
Many of our customers are referred by antique dealers who have trusted us since we first opened in 1970.
As a small, owner-operated shop, we limit the number of pieces we accept so that every chair, table, or chest gets the time and attention it deserves.
Not every piece needs a full refinish. Often, a thorough cleaning, careful waxing, and a few well-done repairs are all it takes to bring back its original beauty.
In our workshop, you might see everything from 1930s Breuer chrome chairs in for recaning to a 17th-century walnut burl chest of drawers needing delicate veneer work.
Clients have included George Lucas & Industrial Light & Magic, Kate Wolf, Vivian Vance (“I Love Lucy”), and many others—from as far away as Canada and Alaska.
If you have a worn, wobbly, or tired-looking piece you’re not ready to give up on, we’d love to help.
Contact Mosden’s Antique Restoration & Chair Caning today to discuss your project or schedule an appointment.
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