Featured restoration projects
A selection of chairs and benches that came to us broken and left ready for daily use. Each one carries the marks of its age and the strength of new weave.
These projects show the range of what rush seat weaving can do for different chair styles, periods, and conditions.
Browse by project type
Natural rush chairs, fibre rush replacements, cane and wicker restorations, and custom pattern work to inspire your own project.
Close up of natural bulrush weave showing twisted strands and wooden frame detail in warm workshop light
Mid-century chair with new fibre rush seat replacement showing clean woven pattern and solid wooden frame
Antique chair with restored hand-woven cane seat showing intricate pattern and polished wooden frame
What owners said
Feedback from people who trusted us with chairs that held memories.
"I sent photos of my grandmother's chair with the seat completely gone. They replied within a day, told me honestly what the frame needed, and gave me a clear price. When it came back, the bulrush smelled like summer hay and the seat was firm under my weight. I use it every morning."
"We run a small cafe and had six bentwood chairs with cane rotted through. They matched the original weave pattern and had them back before our busy season. Three years later, the seats still hold up to daily customers. That is durability you can measure."
"The historical society needed a documented restoration on a bench we could not replace. They photographed every stage, used period-appropriate materials, and treated the piece with respect. The final report was thorough enough for our archives. Good craftsmanship and good record keeping."
"I found four market chairs with no seats at all. They helped me choose a herringbone pattern that suited our dining room, not just the chairs. The weave tightened beautifully as it dried. Now they sit around our table every night and I notice the pattern every time."
"I was worried about sending an antique stool through the post. They talked me through packing it safely and confirmed receipt the same day it arrived. The checkerboard seat they wove is exactly what I hoped for. Communication was clear throughout."
Four kitchen chairs from a Ballarat farmhouse