Ready to start your recaning project? Gather your materials, follow the step-by-step guide, and enjoy the satisfaction of restoring a beautiful piece of furniture.

For your first attempt, find a chair that is sound and not in need of refinishing or regluing. There should be holes drilled around the perimeter in the frame. Your best first practice piece would be a square or …

Oct 14, 2025 · Caning a chair is a fun and easy project. Just get a cane-ready chair and measure the holes to determine what sort of gauge you need. Thread the cane through the chair from the center …

Oct 27, 2024 · Revive your beloved chair with our comprehensive guide on recaning! Learn the step-by-step process to restore a worn seat, whether it's a treasured heirloom or a thrift store find.

In the following sections, you’ll discover the essential steps and tips to help you confidently approach recaning your chair.

May 28, 2025 · Recaning, at its core, involves replacing the woven seat or back of a chair with a new surface made from cane, a material derived from the rattan palm. This process can be broken down …

Mar 26, 2016 · Chairs with machine-woven cane are easy to repair. Look at the seat. Does a band of wood on all four sides frame the cane? And is there a “ribbon” between the cane and the wood? If …