Reddick Family Chair Caning

Upholstery Shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(405) 842-09506212 N Post Oak Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105View on Yelp

About Reddick Family Chair Caning

Reddick Family Chair Caning brings a specialized, family-run approach to furniture restoration in Oklahoma City. Chair caning is a distinct craft that most general upholstery shops don't handle well, and having a dedicated specialist in OKC serves the city's antique collectors, estate sale shoppers, and anyone with an heirloom dining set that needs proper attention. Oklahoma City has a rich history of older homes full of period furniture, and chairs with cane seats or backs need a craftsperson who knows traditional weaving patterns, not just fabric stapling. This is the kind of shop that keeps irreplaceable pieces functional.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Chair caning involves weaving natural or synthetic cane material through a drilled frame to recreate the woven seat or back panel that older chairs were originally built with. The work can be done by hand, which is time-intensive but produces a traditional look, or using pressed cane sheets for a faster finish on the right styles. Beyond caning, furniture reupholstery services cover padded seats, backs, and cushioned pieces for chairs that use fabric rather than woven material. Rattan, rush weaving, and splint work are related techniques that often come up when restoring antique seating from the same era.

Service Area

Reddick Family Chair Caning is located in Oklahoma City and serves customers from across the metro. Antique dealers and collectors from Edmond, Nichols Hills, and the historic Paseo district have been known to bring in pieces for restoration. The specialty nature of the work means people travel from well outside the immediate area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is chair caning and how do I know if my chair needs it?
Caning refers to the woven seat or back panels made from rattan or synthetic material found on many antique and traditional chairs. If your chair has a frame with small holes drilled around the seat opening and the woven center is broken, sagging, or missing, it needs recaning.
How long does it take to recane a chair?
Hand caning a single chair can take several hours of skilled work, and shops often have a queue. Realistically, you might wait a week or two for completion depending on the shop's current workload. Rush cane sheet installations are faster, but not all chairs are suited for that method.
Is hand caning better than pressed cane sheets?
For antique and collectible pieces, hand caning is generally preferred because it's more authentic and often more durable when done well. Pressed cane is suitable for casual or everyday chairs where speed and cost are priorities over historical accuracy.
Can a chair frame that's wobbly or cracked be repaired at the same time?
Yes, it makes sense to address frame issues before or during recaning so the new work isn't compromised by structural problems. The shop can evaluate the frame and discuss whether repairs are needed before the caning work begins.
Do you work on rush seating and rattan as well as traditional cane?
Related fiber weaving techniques like rush, splint, and rattan work are part of the same craft tradition as caning, and many specialists in the field handle all of them. Ask specifically about the material on your piece when you call, and the shop can confirm whether they do that type of work.
How should I care for caned furniture after restoration?
Cane benefits from occasional light moisture to prevent brittleness, especially in Oklahoma's dry climate. Avoid placing caned chairs in direct sunlight for long periods, and don't stack heavy objects on the seat. Simple maintenance keeps a good caning job looking great for many years.

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