Restoring the craft of cord weaving

Specializing in traditional paper cord and Danish weaving techniques for mid-century modern chairs. Each seat is carefully rewoven by hand, honoring the original craftsmanship while giving your furniture new life.

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Danish cord weaving detail on mid-century modern chair, restored in San Francisco Bay Area
Traditional paper cord chair weaving restoration work in progress
Close-up of Danish cord pattern on vintage chair seat
Mid-century modern chair with freshly woven Danish cord seat

Completed restorations

Restored mid-century modern chair with Danish cord weaving in San Francisco
Vintage Danish chair restoration with paper cord seat
Chair weaving restoration project showing detailed cordwork
Mid-century chair with newly woven Danish cord seat
Traditional chair weaving restoration work Bay Area
Danish furniture restoration showing cord weaving technique
Completed chair restoration with envelope weave pattern
Vintage chair seat rewoven with natural paper cord
Mid-century modern chair restoration San Francisco
Danish cord weaving repair and restoration work
Traditional paper cord chair weaving restoration
Restored vintage chair with Danish cord seat El Cerrito
Professional chair weaving and furniture restoration work
Rattan woven chair seat and back restoration in progress, Bay Area

Chairs I work on

$240 per chair (not including material) Wishbone chair envelope weave pattern with Danish cord

Envelope weave

A distinctive pattern that wraps the cord diagonally across the seat frame, creating the signature triangular corners. Requires precise tensioning to achieve the iconic sculpted look.

$280 per chair (not including material) Danish chair with double rail weave paper cord seat

Double rail weave

Classic Danish design featuring a double-rail frame that provides extra seat support. Woven with natural paper cord in a traditional L-weave pattern for lasting durability.

$220 per chair (not including material) Mid-century modern chair with single rail weave pattern

Single rail weave

A pattern that wraps around a single front rail. Creates a clean, uniform seat with a slightly firmer feel than double rail styles.

Lewis Lamb weave chair with nautical-style cord pattern $200 per chair (not including material)

Lewis/Lamb weave

A nautical-inspired pattern using woven cord or vinyl lacing stretched across tubular frames. Features a signature crisscross technique that creates a flexible, hammock-like seat with natural give.

How much will it cost?

Labour + materials included in estimate.

Weave type Price per chair Chairs
Envelope weave $240
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Double rail weave $280
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Single rail weave $220
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Lewis/Lamb weave $200
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Final quote may vary based on chair condition and complexity. Cord sourced from Cane & Basket Supply — material cost estimated per chair type (incl. tax & shipping).

Craft, care, and patience

Based El Cerrito (just outside San Francisco), I specialize in the restoration of mid-century modern chair seats using traditional Danish paper cord weaving techniques. Each chair is a piece of design history, and I believe it deserves the same attention to craft that went into its original creation.

Whether you have a family heirloom that needs new life or a vintage find waiting for restoration, I'd love to hear about your project.