Caning

Marlborough Antiques & Restorations use only first quality rattan chair cane and offer expert workmanship in:

* hand caning
* blind caning
* double-sided caning
* intricate or unusual patterns and shapes
* sheet caning

Jennifer’s eye for detail and perfectionism has earned the respect of fellow antique dealers and conservators who can count on her high standards of workmanship and skill in tackling intricate patterns or awkward shapes.

Rush Seating and Danish Cord

Replacing rush seating can be problematic. With rush a prohibited import into Australia, many restorers use sea-grass cord as a substitute. This can give an inferior result due to the coarse texture of the material and the amount of stretch that occurs with use.

At Marlborough Antiques, Jennifer has developed a method of weaving twisted paper cord that bears a much closer resemblance to rush in texture and twist and provides equal, if not superior properties of endurance.

A similar material is used for weaving Danish chairs such as Möller and Wegner, and other 20th Century designer chairs.

Restoration Services

Marlborough Antiques & Restorations offer a complete restoration service from simple re-polishing, to total hand-stripping and re-finishing. From chairs, country pine tables and Victorian cedar chests of drawers, through to architectural items with particular emphasis on fireplaces and mantlepieces, both for private customers and restoration suppliers such as Chippendale Restorations in Rozelle.

Although specialising in re-caning and re-rushing, Marlborough Antiques & Restorations can offer the full restoration of any chair, including a follow on service for upholstery.               Back to top...