Chair weaving

Learn about paper cord, rattan cane and French caning. Find guidance on material choices, gentle care and assessing a worn seat.

Use the guides to clarify your choices and prepare a specific job. See also our solutions, when you're ready to have your furniture assessed.

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9 guides

A roll of natural-coloured paper cord beside a woven chair seat

Chair weaving

Paper cord for chair weaving: quality, colour and pattern

Paper cord for chair weaving must match the chair, pattern and fixing. See what you should clarify regarding dimension, colour and the existing construction.

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White cloth beside a natural-coloured woven paper cord seat

Chair weaving

Cleaning paper cord: gentle care for the seat

Clean paper cord gently and avoid rubbing a stain over a larger area. Follow the simple steps for dust, spills and assessing a damaged seat.

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Round rattan canes, flat cane strips and a sample of open weaving on a table

Chair weaving

What is rattan cane? Know the material in your weaving

Rattan cane, rattan and cane strips are related terms, but the materials differ in form and use. Learn to describe the weaving so you get the right assessment.

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A small break in the French caning on a wooden chair’s backrest

Chair weaving

Damaged French caning: repair or replacement?

A hole in French caning may be due to a local damage or a weakened seat. See what determines whether a part can be repaired, or the weaving should be replaced.

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A roll of French caning beside an empty wooden frame with a groove

Chair weaving

French caning by the metre: does it suit your chair?

French caning sold by the metre is not suitable for every chair. Check the groove, fastening, pattern and dimensions before ordering a pre-woven sheet.

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A wooden chair seat being woven with paper cord, with tools on the table

Chair weaving

DIY chair weaving: understand the technique before you start

Do you want to weave a chair yourself? Identify material, pattern and fixing, document the underside and assess the frame before removing the old weaving.

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Four different weaving materials in rolls and bundles on a wooden table

Chair weaving

Chair weaving materials: cord, cane, cane strips and webbing

Paper cord, rattan cane, cane strips and webbing are different materials for furniture seats. Use shape, pattern and fastening to identify the right approach.

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Close-up of a natural-coloured paper cord seat in a rounded oak frame

Chair weaving

New weaving on the Y-chair: what you need to consider

New weaving on the Y-chair also requires attention to the frame, colour and the rest of the set. See which images and choices make the assessment precise.

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