Barbara's Caning & Weaving

Upholstery Shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

5(2 reviews)
(954) 462-49002451 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301View on Yelp
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About Barbara's Caning & Weaving

Barbara's Caning and Weaving is a specialty furniture repair and refinishing shop in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a perfect 5-star rating from its customers. Caning and weaving are niche skills that most general furniture shops don't offer, making this one of the few places in Broward County where antique and heirloom pieces can be properly restored. Fort Lauderdale's established neighborhoods are full of older homes with inherited furniture that deserves skilled attention. This is the kind of shop where craftsmanship genuinely matters.

Services

Furniture Repair
Refinishing Services

Services & Process

Barbara's handles furniture repair and refinishing, with a clear specialty in caning and weaving work. Caning involves replacing or repairing the woven seat and back panels found on antique chairs, rockers, and settees, using natural rattan or synthetic materials. Refinishing services cover stripping, sanding, staining, and resealing wood surfaces to restore their original appearance or update the look entirely. Together, these services make it possible to bring a damaged antique chair back to full functional and visual condition without replacing it.

Service Area

Barbara's Caning and Weaving is based in Fort Lauderdale and serves customers across Broward County. Clients come from Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Deerfield Beach for this kind of specialized work. Given how rare caning specialists are, some customers travel from as far as Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is furniture caning and how do I know if my chair needs it?
Caning is the weaving of natural rattan or synthetic strand through a drilled frame to create the seat or back of a chair. If the woven material on your chair is broken, sagging, or missing entirely, it needs to be re-caned.
Is natural cane or synthetic cane better for my antique chair?
Natural rattan cane is the traditional material and is the right choice for antiques where historical accuracy matters. Synthetic alternatives are more durable and moisture-resistant, which can be an advantage in Florida's humid climate.
Can you refinish furniture that has been painted over multiple times?
Yes, stripping multiple layers of paint is a standard part of refinishing work, though it does add time to the process. Once stripped, the wood can be stained and sealed to match your desired finish.
How long does re-caning a chair take?
A single chair seat typically takes several days to a week, since the weaving process is done entirely by hand. More complex patterns or chairs with back panels in addition to seats will take longer.
Do you restore furniture for resale, or only for personal use?
Barbara's works for all types of customers, including individuals, antique dealers, and estate sellers. Restored pieces often command significantly higher prices at resale, making professional restoration a smart investment.
What types of wood finishes do you offer for refinishing?
Common options include stain and lacquer, oil finishes, and painted finishes depending on the piece and your preference. The shop can walk you through what will work best for the wood type and how the furniture will be used.

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