Reseating, Mail Order & Tuition
Chair-seating uses the natural materials of cane, rush, willow, rope and seagrass. Commonly known as rattan, raffia or wicker work, it is a rich and traditional craft. The Chair Workshop was opened in 1989 by Sandra Cotterell to provide an expert and flexible restoration service.
We are experienced reseaters of traditional 6-Way Caning, Danish Cord, Pre-woven Loom Cane, Seagrass, Whole or Skeined Willow and Rope.
We enjoy the challenges of specialist work such as Bergeres, Blind Caning, Curved Caning, Double Caning and patterns including Medallion or Sunburst, Sunrise, Double Victoria, Open and Closed Skein Seating, Star of David and traditional 4-Way Caning. These patterns and methods can be found on a variety of furniture; anything from chairs to sofas, bedheads, stools, handles and even teapots.
Chairs for repair and restoration come mainly from private houses as well as from museums, hotels and churches. New seats can be made to customers' individual designs in all materials.
All types of natural seating materials are stocked as well as the full range of Liberon wood restoration products for customers wishing to restore their own chairs. Mail order is available for most products (see Price List).
Personal chairseating tuition can be arranged in all methods, to suit various abilities. Lessons work well as part of a weekend break or combined with one of the many events and festivals organised in the town. Please contact us with your requirements.
The Chair Workshop is located in the old Yorkshire Dales town of Sedbergh, Cumbria, surrounded by the Howgill Fells (moorland hills) and within easy reach of the English Lake District. Sedbergh is five miles east from junction 37 on the M6 motorway.
