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Rate Schedule for Seat Weaving

The rates listed on this web page are effective January 1, 2009.

The listed rates cover materials for the seat reweaving, removal of old seat material, chair rail prep, re-gluing of joints, and minor chair repairs.

Free estimates are provided.   

Payment Schedule:  1/2 down at the time services are engaged and the balance at the time of final billing. 

SHIPPING and Insurance

Clients are responsible for the cost of insurance and shipping to and from the TaleWeavers workshop. We are located in Erie, PA.  Shipping chairs can be expensive. The best rates that I am aware of can be obtained from the following shipping agents.

1-800-739-5020

  • FedEx (call the 800 number and request 'chair rates.')

1-800-GoFedEx

This online service allows you to post the items you want shipped, then shipping agents in the appropriate area will bid on your shipping needs. Many of these agents are individuals or small moving companies.

Hand or Strand Caning

  • Caning, hand
    $95.00 for an average seat (15 x 15)
    (holes are drilled around the inside of the seat rail)

Cane Webbing or Prewoven Caning

  • Cane webbing
    $40.00
    (a groove along the edge of the seat rail)

Binder Cane Seat Weaving

  • Herringbone Design
    $105.00
    (binder cane woven in a herringbone design on a round seat rail)

  • Porch weave Design
    $105.00
    (binder cane woven in a herringbone design on a round seat rail)

  • Finger Lake Fan Design
    $105.00
    (binder cane woven in a herringbone design on a round seat rail)

Blind Caning or French Caning

  • Caning, Blind or French
    $165.00 for an average seat (15 x 15)
    (holes are drilled around the inside of the seat rail, but the holes do not extend through the seat rail)

Hand Caning, Fancy Designs

  • SpiderWeave Design
    $150.00 (back panel of the chair)
    (holes are drilled around the inside of the seat rail)

  • Star of David Design
    $150.00 (back panel of the chair)
    (holes are drilled around the inside of the seat rail)

  • Snowflake Design
    $150.00
    (holes are drilled around the inside of the seat rail)

  • Buttons and Bows Design
    $150.00
    (holes are drilled around the inside of the seat rail)

Staining

Caning Materials 

The staining of caning material is difficult.  Cane is the outer bark of Rattan and will not take a dye or stain very well.  We use an oil-based blending stain and spray a light Shelac coating (only to the front of the caned panel) to provide a hard shell over the stain.  It is still possible for stain applied to cane material to rub and flake off. 

Natural caning will darken over time (3-5 years), and develop its own patina through use and exposure of the caning material.  It is best not to apply shellac, vanish, or urethane to the underside of the caning material.  This will seal the caning material, making the caning brittle.  

We charge an additional $25.00 dollars to stain and treat any caned seat, webbing, handcaned, or binder cane.

Splint or Flat Reed

Flat reed or hardwood splints can be stained easily.  We use an oil-based stain.  A light shellac coating can be sprayed onto the final seat to create a light glossy look.  

We charge an additional $25.00 to stain any flat reed or hardwood splint seat.   

Fiber rush 

Fiber rush is typically made of twisted paper.  A protective coating applied using a solution of Denatured Alcohol and Clear or Amber Shellac provides some protection for the seats.  

We apply a Shellac/Alcohol solution to all our Fiber Rush seats as part of the installation.  No additional charge.

Natural rush 

It is best not to apply any stain or coating onto natural rush material.   

Danish Cord 

Danish cord seats are typically not stained or treated.   

Fiber Rush Seat Weaving

  • Fiber Rush
    $55.00 for an average seat size (15 x 15)
    Paper – Kraft Brown or Antique Gold
    (round seat rail)

Natural Rush Seat Weaving

  • Natural Rush
    $60.00
    Natural Twisted Seagrass
    (as close to real rush as possible)

Danish Cord

  • Danish Cord
    $95.00
    (brads along the inside edge of seat rail)

Splint or Flat Reed Seat Weaving

  • Flat Reed
    $45.00
    (select design pattern)

  • Hand Rived White Oak
    $175.00
    (all materials are hand rived from PA White Oak)

  • Hand Pounded White Ash
    145.00
    (all materials are hand pounded from PA White Ash)

 

Shaker Tape Seat Weaving

  • Shaker Tape Seat Weaving
    $75.00
    (select 2 tape colors and design pattern)

Wicker Repair and Restoration

  • Wicker
    $45.00 for the first hour.
    $35.00 per hour after the first hour.
    An estimate is necessary for wicker restoration.

Wicker Treatments