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 Project #11

Here we have a beautiful wicker rocker. There are no marks or labels so we are not able to identify the maker or the age. The rockers, seat frame and straight spindles are made of a hardwood. Probably Walnut for the rockers and Oak or Ash for the seat and spindles, depending what was available where the chair was manufactured. The first concern is the broken arm then the various places with broken/missing spokes and weavers.    

Wicker repairs for rocker - before picture.
Wicker restoration on broken arm.
Wicker restoration of broken spokes and missing weavers.
Wicker restoration needed for broken spokes.
Wicker broken spokes
Wicker - missing trim
Wicker repairs for the seat of the rocker.
Wicker weaving materials

The last picture shows the different size rattan reed needed to do the repairs. When purchased the reed is quite blond and needs to be coloured first before the repairs start in order to blend the old and the new hiding the repairs as much as possible.  The following pictures are the same problem areas after the repairs have been completed.

Wicker - repaired arm
Wicker - repaired arm
Wicker repaired spokes and weavers
Wicker - repaired rattan spokes
Repaired rattan trim
Wicker - repaired weavers
Wicker rocker back
Restored wicker rocker

  Est. 1989

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