Caning Canada Seat Weaving - Cane, Danish Cord and Fibre Rush

11/09/2026

As Remembrance Day approaches, I offer my deepest thanks to those who drew a line in the sand and said, “Not on my watch.”

To those who stood and fought for our rights and freedoms, and who protected the way of life we hold dear—thank you.

To those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and to those who still carry the scars in heart and mind for having stood when I did not—thank you.

It was an honour to have met those who served with David and to hear the tales of those who did not return.

Thank you…

Lest we forget.

11/07/2026

Second life. First choice.

Those vintage chairs around your table aren’t just furniture — they’re the ones that held family dinners, quiet mornings, and stories that still linger in the wood.

Giving them a second life means they stay your family’s first choice for years to come.

At Caning Canada we restore quality, not quantity. Fair prices that make real sense compared to disposable fast furniture.

In a world full of screens and mass production, few things are still made carefully by hand.

There’s a quiet pride that comes from walking into a room and knowing your home feels intentional, cared for, and uniquely yours.

Use it. Love it. Then pass it on.

Ready to bring your chairs back to life?

Visit caningcanada.com to see our work and book your weaving project.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

These aren’t just dining chairs.

They’re the ones that have held decades of Sunday dinners, birthday cakes, homework sessions, and quiet morning coffees.

Henning Kjærnulf’s Model 255 for Bruno Hansen (1960s Denmark). Solid teak. That elegant curved backrest. The open, airy frame with those distinctive Y-shaped diagonal supports. Quietly sculptural and made to last generations.

And the best part? The seats are removable — which means they’re perfect for Caning Canada’s mail-in service. No need to wait for a mobile meet. Carefully pack them up, ship them to us, and we’ll restore the weaving with the same care we give every heirloom that comes through our hands.

In a world full of technology and throwaway furniture, few things are still made by hand. We believe quality chairs deserve a second (and third, and fourth) life — at a fair price that makes sense compared to buying something new that won’t last.

There’s real pride in sitting down to a table that looks and feels cared for. These chairs can do that again.

Ready to give yours that second life?

Visit caningcanada.com or text us with photos for a free quote.

Vintage furniture is made to last generations. Caning Canada ensures it does.

11/03/2026

Island friends, we’re so excited to see you again at the lovely Cook Street Vintage (2005 Cook Street, Victoria)!

Our wonderful friends there are once again opening their doors so we can bring Danish cord & cane weaving right to the Island.

There’s something special about sitting in a chair that’s been in the family for decades — the ones that hold stories, Sunday dinners, and quiet mornings.

In a world full of screens and disposable furniture, few things are still made carefully by hand. Restoring those pieces isn’t just practical… it’s a quiet act of love for the people and the home that matter most.

Fair, honest pricing means you can keep the quality chairs that last generations instead of replacing them with something that won’t. And when those restored seats are back in place, there’s a real pride in how your home looks and feels.

11/02/2026

Island friends, we’re so excited to see you soon at the lovely Cook Street Vintage (2005 Cook Street, Victoria)!

Our wonderful friends there are once again opening their doors so we can bring hand-woven chair restoration right to the island.

Now booking Victoria meets:

• Nov 19 pickup → Dec 3 return (flat & removable surfaces)

• Dec 3 pickup → Dec 17 return (flat & removable surfaces)

• Dec 17 pickup → Jan 7 return — full chairs, removable surfaces & flat pieces, if we get a truckload of projects booked!

There’s something deeply satisfying about restoring a chair that has sat at your family’s table for decades. In a world rushing toward mass-produced, throwaway furniture, choosing to repair a well-made piece feels quietly rebellious — and surprisingly affordable compared to buying new.

Few things today are still made by hand. When we reweave a Hans Wegner Dining Chair, a Niels Møller classic, or your grandmother’s favourite seat in Danish cord or cane, we’re not just fixing furniture. We’re helping you keep a piece of your story — and giving your home that quiet pride that only real craftsmanship brings.

Ready to give your chairs another generation of life?

Book your spot or learn more at caningcanada.com

We can’t wait to meet you in Victoria. 💛

10/31/2026

Chair seats worn out?

Danish cord, cane, seagrass or fibre rush looking tired?

For the first time ever, Caning Canada is taking the weaving truck along the Trans-Canada Highway 1 and Coquihalla route in January 2027 (weather dependent).

We’re heading from Fort Langley, BC all the way to Calgary, AB — and we’ll stop where the bookings take us:

Chilliwack • Hope • Merritt • Kamloops • Salmon Arm • Sicamous • Revelstoke • Golden • Field • Lake Louise • Banff • Canmore

This is a rare chance to get full professional restoration without coming to our Calgary summer base, Fort Langley winter base, or mailing your seats across the country.

We reweave, reglue, clean and oil so your vintage pieces are ready for another generation of dinners, stories and everyday life.

Spots are limited and the route fills based on actual bookings.

Text photos of your chairs to 403-613-5801 for a free quote and to claim a stop near you.

Let’s revive those heirlooms on the road in 2027.

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10/30/2026

I’ve just have to say that this Peter Hvidt side chair that we have for sale is providing excellent back support while I weave this French/blind caned antique chair back.

Blind Caning / French Caning is when the holes of a hand-caned chair do not go through the chair frame. Each strand of cane is cut to size, woven, and then glued into the individual holes.

We’re now waitlisting 2026 projects and taking bookings for 2027.

10/26/2026

A look behind the craft. 🛠️

In a world of automated assembly lines and instant gratification, we choose to do things a little differently. Hand-weaving Danish cord, rush, and cane takes hours of patience, intense precision, and a lot of muscle memory.

There are no shortcuts here.

Just a local Canadian workshop dedicated to keeping a timeless craft alive, one row at a time.

When you work with us, you aren’t just getting a repaired chair—you are supporting local craftsmanship and ensuring that traditional skills survive.

See the dedication that goes into every single strand.

Have a chair that needs our hands?

Link in bio to book your restoration spot for this year!

10/25/2026

Every chair has a story.

What’s yours?

Maybe it’s the mid-century rocker your grandmother rocked your parents in. Maybe it’s the incredible thrift-store find that has perfect bones but a totally wrecked cane seat.

You don’t need to say goodbye to the pieces that hold your favorite memories or have the best character.

Our job is to preserve that history while giving the seat a brand-new lease on life.

We carefully strip away decades of wear and hand-weave fresh, strong materials to match its original glory.

Swipe to see beautiful transformations , and imagine what we could do for yours.

What piece in your home is waiting for its second act?

Let us know in the comments!