Cane
Hand Caning, or Strand Caning
Strand, or hand caning, is the most well known of
the seat weaving designs and patterns. The pattern
is accomplished through a seven step procedure
that requires the weaving of individual strands of
cane through holes drilled in the perimeter of the
seat. This is a very tedious, and time consuming
process, but will create a strong and durable pattern
when completed.
Cost: Hand caning costs $3.00 per hole. This price
includes: removal and replacement of old cane and
spline, materials, and staining of the cane.
the seat weaving designs and patterns. The pattern
is accomplished through a seven step procedure
that requires the weaving of individual strands of
cane through holes drilled in the perimeter of the
seat. This is a very tedious, and time consuming
process, but will create a strong and durable pattern
when completed.
Cost: Hand caning costs $3.00 per hole. This price
includes: removal and replacement of old cane and
spline, materials, and staining of the cane.
Spline,
Pressed,
Machine
Woven, or
Sheet Cane
Pressed,
Machine
Woven, or
Sheet Cane
These are all names for cane that is prewoven by machine
from strands of chair cane. The cane is then cut to size to
fit the chair, and pressed into a groove that follows the
perimeter of the opening, instead of drilled holes. The
cane is then held in place with reed spline, and glue. This
technique looks similar to hand caning in pattern, (and
also comes in many variations), but the cane sits in a
groove, rather than being woven through a series of holes
in the frame.
Cost: Pressed cane starts at $55.00 per caned area, and
the price includes: removal and replacement of old spline
and cane, materials, and staining of the cane.
from strands of chair cane. The cane is then cut to size to
fit the chair, and pressed into a groove that follows the
perimeter of the opening, instead of drilled holes. The
cane is then held in place with reed spline, and glue. This
technique looks similar to hand caning in pattern, (and
also comes in many variations), but the cane sits in a
groove, rather than being woven through a series of holes
in the frame.
Cost: Pressed cane starts at $55.00 per caned area, and
the price includes: removal and replacement of old spline
and cane, materials, and staining of the cane.
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The above chair is has a hand cane seat that was
showing wear. However, instead of paying $240 to have
the chair seat hand caned, we cut a board to cover and
protect the cane, and then we upholstered it. The board
is attached through the holes in the cane, so as not to
compromise the value of the chair. This allows the
customer to remove the seat someday, and re-cane or
sell the antique chair. The board and upholstery cost
$65.00.
showing wear. However, instead of paying $240 to have
the chair seat hand caned, we cut a board to cover and
protect the cane, and then we upholstered it. The board
is attached through the holes in the cane, so as not to
compromise the value of the chair. This allows the
customer to remove the seat someday, and re-cane or
sell the antique chair. The board and upholstery cost
$65.00.
