Furniture Repair Directory™

Two shops in one–The Chair Man specializing in antique chair restoration; chair caning, fiber and natural rush, splint, Shaker tape and regluing the joints of chairs. The Tea Lady specializes in antique and vintage porcelain, pottery and glassware.

Over 20+ years of seatweaving experience and service. Pickup and delivery available for local Boston area.

Keeping wonderful (sometimes very old) chairs in use and circulation is our goal. We love the stories of how many chairs have been handed down within families or found on the side of the road.

Visit our website, see our work samples and us at antique shows!

Business Level Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(12/24 GFSUBTC)

The Randolph Chair Doctor, owned by David K. Peirce is a home-based artisan who, in retirement, learned the art of chair caning to repair a vintage family heirloom Lincoln rocker.

With a full-service wood-working shop, Dave can repair chairs and other pieces of furniture as well as providing hand caning in regular and fancy patterns, pressed (or machine) caning, porch weave with binder cane, blind caning, seagrass, Shaker tape and Danish cord weaving.

Preliminary estimates for weaving can be given based on submitted photographs, but a more accurate estimate will be given after physical evaluation at which time any repairs will be discussed.

All chairs leave the shop cleaned and rubbed down with a beeswax and citrus oil solution.

Cottage Level Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(8/23/TC)

Antiques by Futura–Founded by John and Carol Bessone in 1992, is now operated by son Robert and daughter Regina. Boasting a 10,000 square foot showroom full of Antique and Vintage furniture and decor that we’ve been collecting for well over 30 years and have available for purchase.

We also have a full-service repair and refinishing shop with a complete seat weaving room to take care of your chair caning needs. We do Cane, Rush, Danish cord, Rattan Wicker, and Upholstery repair as well as Refinishing and Restoring Furniture of all types. Local pick-up and delivery are also available.

Call or email today for your chair caning, upholstery or refinishing job appointment. When you come for that appointment, be sure to peruse the antique furniture in the showroom, you’ll be glad you did!

(2/01/23)

Dick Knotts, owner of The Seat Doktor has nearly 20 years experience as a seat weaver in hand woven and loom-woven cane, fiber rushing, Danish cord, wood and reed splint seats, and Shaker tape. Color matching for cane replacements is also a specialty. Light chair repair, pick-up and delivery available. Free estimates.

After 10 years in Hickory, NC, The Seat DoKtor moved to Vernon, CT in 2020 and is ready to help Connecticut furniture owners with their caning and other seatweaving needs.

Call 828-404-8195 or email at [email protected] for consultation and free estimates.

Cottage Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

 (10/28/SUB-TC)

At Kinghan of Kalifornia we are a three-generation family business with nearly forty years of restoration experience.

Our specialty being all types of seat weaving, chair repair, restoration and upholstery.

“I love what I do and get great satisfaction giving a new life to a loved piece of furniture.”

“After all this time, I still get wicker or cane pieces that I’ve never seen before and I love a challenge.”

Free estimates, local deliveries, by appointment. Offering mobile services and on-site restoration.

We’re in collaboration with other local craftsmen full restoration services are available.

Charter & Cottage Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(TC-2/28)

ThatWickerGuy.com is determined to bring you the best quality Antique Wicker on the market today!

Whether furnishing an Adirondack Mountain Camp, a Beach House or an Urban Condo, we have antique wicker and antique rustic furniture, ranging from country to sophisticated, to meet your specific needs.

Owners Wayne and Kathie Gonyea are anxious to work with collectors, designers, and decorators. We are one of a few sources for top-quality American made antique wicker furniture manufactured during the 1880s–1930s.

The restoration of antique wicker is a nearly lost art being lovingly preserved by Wayne and Kathie. Each piece that we sell is cleaned, inspected and professionally restored before being sold.

Wayne is a well-known, respected craftsman/artisan able to both restore the structural integrity of heirloom wicker furniture as well as provide painstaking detail in reweaving damaged areas. Kathie utilizes her artistic knowledge and experience to revive the color, finish, and patina of much-loved wicker pieces bringing them back to their original beauty.

How can we help you with your antique wicker furniture needs? Have a question? If you love antique wicker or great camp furniture as much as we do, we need to talk! We gladly work with individuals, collectors, and designers to assist with developing outstanding decorating plans.

Visit our website, ThatWickerGuy.com  to see our extensive inventory and information about our restoration services.  We personally answer all phone calls, so give us a call at 727-992-2142 or email us at [email protected]

We have two locations: Saint Albans, Vermont (05478) in the summer and Trinity, Florida (34655) in the winter. We do not have an open shop but will gladly welcome you by appointment to visit our Vermont warehouse where our entire inventory is located.

(fl-1/01/23)

(vt-3/01/23)

V.R. Weaving has over 27+ years of experience doing cane, fiber rush, splint wood seats, Danish cord, and teaching classes.

Most reweaving can be completed within two+ weeks. Pick-up and/or delivery in the DC area, Richmond, and others for an additional fee.

(12/12 TC)

B-Reseated Chair Weaving has 25+ years experience in all forms of woven seating repair & restoration: hand cane, pressed cane, fiber rush, natural rush (hand-twisted & pre-twisted), Danish cord, splint, leather, etc.

We also offer our customers stripping and refinishing services and free estimates.

Our customers include:

• PQ Brands/David Iatesta Studios in Stevensville, MD
• Martin’s Chair Company, New Holland PA
• McLain-Wiesand Home Furnishings, Baltimore MD
• The Dobbin House Restaurant, Gettysburg PA

Our seat weaving work for Smilow Design has been featured in Martha Stewart Living (September 2015) and Elle Decor (December 2014).

Charter & Business Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild Inc.®

(SUB-TCGF-9/19/25)

Edie Zalas Chair Caning & Seatweaving is a home-based seat weaving service located in northern Indiana. Specializing in hand-woven cane seat replacement, pressed cane, natural and fiber rush, and Danish cord.

I take pride in doing quality work at reasonable prices, done in a timely manner. Call, text or email for prices, quotes and directions to my shop. Feel free to send photographs with your text message or email.

Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.® 

(3/01/23)

If you are looking to refurbish that old chair and seat, look no further than This Old Seat Chair Caning. Restoring memories is our specialty!

Our services include traditional hand-cane and pressed cane; fibre and pre-twisted rush, hickory bark, ash and Shaker tape weaving. We also re-glue/repair chairs.

This Old Seat Chair Caning service is conveniently located in Southern York County in Pennsylvania. We are close to Baltimore, Lancaster, Harrisburg and Gettysburg. We have over 40 years of experience in chair caning and seat weaving.

For an estimate, please email a picture of the seat and dimensions.

Cottage Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild Inc.®

(TC 8/10/25)

REDUX FOR YOU–Bring your cherished chairs back to life!

Sue does hand-cane, press-cane, fiber rush, natural rush, seagrass, splint, porch weave, wicker repair, and more.

Custom-made baskets on request. Backpacks, market baskets, purses and everyday baskets.

Email, text, call or go to the website to fill out a quote request.

We have online and in-person classes available for seatweaving, basketry and crafts. Check the schedule on the website for what is coming up next.

We work with many local furniture restoration companies and can give you a referral for other repairs.

Our studio is open by appointment only. Follow our work on Facebook and Instagram.

When not weaving chairs, Sue can be found behind a camera or keyboard, with her photography, website design, social media management and graphic design skills.

Thank you for considering Redux For You to repair your chairs!

Member and Webmaster of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(SUB-TCGF-2/28/24)

The Caning Lady is nestled in the quaint Mississippi river valley town of Winona in southeastern Minnesota, but not too far south of Minneapolis/St. Paul to enjoy the drive.

Since 1986, I’ve been restoring precious family heirlooms; bringing your cherished treasures back to life is my passion and what I love to do!

I specialize in traditional hand caning, pressed cane, porch weave, Spiderweb, Daisy, Button and other unique patterns. I also weave with hickory bark, splint, Shaker tape and paper fiber rush.

You may contact me via phone or email for quotes, but please put “Chair Caning” in the subject line when emailing and be sure to leave a message with your phone call so I know how to help you. I’m looking forward to working with you.

(11/15/SUB-TC)

Michael Mascelli Upholstery with 40+ Years Experience – Highest Quality Work, specializing in traditional hand-sewn upholstery for period and reproduction pieces, automobile seats, and upholstery conservation, including minimally intrusive treatments as per AIC standards.

Lower cost hybrid treatments with modern materials also available. Complete service including restoration and refinishing of frames. Challenging pieces welcomed, impossible pieces considered. He is also co-Director of the Professional Refinisher’s Group, a national organization founded in 1998.

Michael teaches others the craft with upholstery classes offered at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Franklin IN and at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, ME. Other classes, including lecture-demonstrations upon request.

(4/01/23)

For 30+ years, Karen Scott, owner of H P Basketry and Caning LLC located in Duncan, OK has woven baskets and provided chair caning services in the area and well beyond.

This quality business includes all types of chair seat weaving; hand caning and pressed cane webbing,  Shaker tape and rattan in many patterns.

Wicker repair, basket repair, and minor structural repairs are also included, as is customer advice about the best stains and finishes to use on their heirlooms.

(6/23)

Chair caning expert Helen Cribbs, owner of Chairs Caned in Delaware, OH (2019 new city location) provides experienced and fair-priced handwoven and pressed cane, plus wide binding cane in several patterns. (I now refrain from taking on wicker & fibre rush).

I have been in this business for over 30 years and since I work from home so my pricing stays reasonable. When possible, I offer pick-up and delivery within a reasonable distance from my shop.

Several furniture refinishers and upholsterers in Dayton, Columbus, and Tipp City, Ohio, keep me busy honing my craft.

Visit my website, where you will find several patterns for the DIY chair seat weaver. The 7-Step Strand Caning pattern is especially detailed with diagrams. All are free to download and use.

(10/25/TC)

Jim’s Chair Caning, (a father & daughter team), offers hand caning, mat caning, Danish cord, rush weaving, hickory bark, fiber rush, and Shaker tape weaving, also minor chair repairing.

Pick-up and delivery service is available, too. We are located just West of High Springs and Gainesville, FLORIDA (home of the GATORS).

Cottage Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(12/30/MO-TC)

Schuler Reed Furniture, owned by Morgan Schuler is dedicated to quality repairs on cane furniture. Serving both Indiana and Ohio since we are located just ten miles from Brookville, IN, between Cincinnati, OH and Indianapolis, IN.

My idea to start caning came from my grandparents who had a shop in Cincinnati called Lewis Reed Furniture, and I want to continue that in my own way the best I can.

Self-taught with the help of many people from around the world, I intend to grow my business as large as I can in the coming years.

I specialize in:

• hand cane
• pressed cane
• fiber rush
• flat reed
• binder cane
• light wickerwork

I also do small repairs and if I have not done a particular type of repair before, I will typically try to figure it out so I can perfect it.

Color-matching wood repairs on chairs is also a service I can provide, and I am able to get those pretty close but have not taken on any large refinishing jobs. At this time, I am not looking to tackle that challenge.

Before reweaving the seat, I always round the edges of the opening and the cane holes to prevent premature failure in the future. I then tighten any loose joints that I am able to, and then after the seat repair I oil the wood to bring it back to life. This is all included in one estimate to make things simple.

The easiest method of getting an estimate is to send pictures through text message to the phone number listed. That estimate is typically very accurate, but in-person estimates may differ a little depending on damage unseen in photos.

If needed, I also offer a fee-based pick-up and delivery service, within a reasonable distance from my shop.

Thank you, and I look forward to bringing a new life to your cane furniture.

Corporate Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(8/13/25 OH-TC) (2/3/24 IN)

David W. Dick Chair Caning has performed expert cane seat weaving and restoration, serving Illinois, Indiana, and the greater Midwest, since 1975.

We weave strand cane, sometimes called lace cane, and loom-woven (pressed cane), wide binding cane, and splints.

We gladly stain to match the original material and furniture. And are always more than willing to discuss your seat weaving needs including giving free estimates.

Nothing leaves our shop until it’s perfect — count on it! References available upon request.

Proud Charter and Cottage Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.® (TSWG)

(12/24 GFSUBTC)

The Professional Upholsterers’ Association of Minnesota (PUAM) is an organization of individuals and firms, joined together to advance, support, and promote the field of Upholstery in Minnesota.

We meet monthly to share and learn techniques that will help us better serve our clients. Our website lists our members so clients can find a business in their area. Also, each member’s listing focuses on their specialty to help prospective clients find an upholstery shop that fits their project.

Join our organization today so you can take advantage of these benefits that we provide for our members:

• PUAM Newsletter with free classified Ads
• Listing on the PUAM website
• Networking Opportunities
• Educational Presentations
• Resource List of Services
• Swap and Sell Meets
• Group Marketing Discounts
• Group Buys
• Trade Show Participation

Sissel’s Chair Renewal provides furniture repair, cabinetmaking and chair seatweaving with quality work and attention to detail, since 1988. Specializing in Danish cord, hand cane, pressed cane, splint, Shaker tape and rush weaving. Pick up and delivery service available.

Minneapolis-based Norwegian artisan with 20+ years experience in repair and renewal of chairs with wicker & cane seats and backing, especially those from Scandinavia.

If you need an authentic restoration/reweaving of a Wegner chair or a Møller, perhaps? I work in conjunction with other woodworkers, cabinet makers, and high-end craftsmen in the area to offer the finest quality work on seating and related projects. Call or email today and we’ll work together.

Business Member of The SeatWeavers’ Guild, Inc.®

(11/10/TC)