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John's Chair Caning

Home: Wisconsin, United States of America

We are a three generation family business specializing it the weaving of chair seats. We do traditional caning, rushing, Danish cord, and splinting. We started in 1972 and are still helping people make their heirlooms usable and beautiful!

http://johnschaircaning.com/
Categories: Craft, Wood and Metal Working,
John's Chair Caning - Maker Faire Milwaukee 2024

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We are a four person family business. We consist of Jan Wilke (my mom and co-founder of the business) Eric Arenz ( my son and holder of the LLC. and caner/rusher/splinter) Alan Arenz ( my husband logistics and information at our shows)

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Our business has always been about restoring history and making our customers happy seeing their heirlooms restored

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