A. Don’t despair; chair-caning is not a lost art. There are two kinds of caning, says Cathryn Peters, who runs a Web site dedicated to seat weaving and wicker repair (wickerwoman.com). The original ...

It seems like every family has at least one — a broken wooden chair in need of some TLC. Whether it is a dust-laden treasure hidden in the corner of grandma’s attic or purchased at a neighbor’s estate ...

Recaning a chair or other piece of furniture can lead to some problems for novices. For example, getting the material to stay in place before inserting a new spline. One of the first things to do is ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago my husband caned chairs as a hobby, and he ...

Q: I am looking for a business that restores naval dress swords. I would like to have it mounted in a shadow box and present it to my son. His grandfather served in both Korea and Vietnam. Thank you. ...

A detail shot of a finished handwoven rush seat for a chair restored by Louise Herriott at her home in Dallas on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Louise Herriott does caning and makes handwoven rush seats ...