How to Re-cane a Chair Seat 

A real Cesca wouldnt have caps on the chrome, the ends would be solid. Thank you for your video, it helps a lot.

I watched this before doing a pair my self and think the note about you cutting yourself actually saved me from doing so. I was much more careful, so your pain that day meant that I did not have to go through it. In a way you’re like Jesus

I must say this was the most nicest, neatest & most carefully done Cesca chair restoration by far. The pursuit of perfection came at a price sadly. Hope those fingers are okay! Stay safe! Love to see more.

Excellent execution and superb video editing! Thanks for sharing your skills - i have 2 very similar chairs that need to be recaned so this video is invaluable.

This was a great video and really helped me re-cane my chair. Using the 4 wedges is a must - I followed the advice of the company in the UK where I bought the cane , who said it wasn't necessary, and my cane ended up a little "squiffy". Personally I found trimming the cane with a craft knife easier and quicker than using a chisel though - it may be that my chisel skills are lacking! Thanks for taking the time to post it!

I own the same chair, sold as real Knoll Cesca 1978 ish, the mother of that Star Wars guy who did make one of the best new Star Wars movies ever. We have this chair for generation, i need to restore it too. great job you did, rust on it, never on my chair, was always inside, light finish, that i did, some gut need to do a new deck. BTW, i do own a real Thonet Austrian model too now, the tubes are way way better, no plastic metal stoppers as on the Knoll, the glew wood things in the Knoll, lol.

Always wanted to see a video about this, thank you Bounty Archive for another great visual experience on my Monday morning!

I am now excited to do mine, thank you!

Seriously the best how to video I've seen! Hope your fingers healed okay!

Thank you so much!

GREAT Video Thanks❤

Neat job!!

Excellent video

Very good! Thank you very much!

Thank you for this! Must have looked 10 sites and 4 other videos- yours is the one that makes sense. One question- would one seal or stain the cane as well? I know their appearance is usually left bare/ natural, but idk if there’s some kind of conditioner or sealant that would be beneficial, or some periodic upkeep …?

Hi. I love this video. I’m repairing a Cesca for first time in my life atm haha and your video it’s my guide. I was just wondering what kind of brush did you use to clean the spline canal? I checked your blog but I don’t see it listed in the materials. Thank you so much !

The big problem is often to remove wedge thread without damaging groove. Better work on a strong table or so.

How long did it take you to do all of this? I've got 8 to go through, haha.

Love your video! What color stain did you use here?

When you attached the cane, you had the frames attached to the chair. Can I just recane the frame on a flat surface and then attach them to the chair?

Do you have a link of where you git the supplies?

Where to I purchase the cane...?

Finally!