The Woven Chair

Whether you’re restoring a family heirloom or adding a handcrafted touch to a new design, The Woven Chair is your go-to resource on the art and craft of weaving chair seats. With clear, detailed instructions and beautifully photographed projects, this book provides easy-to-follow direction for weaving with Shaker tape, splint reed, Danish cord, fiber rush, and more. Along the way, you’ll find tips for solving common frame challenges, guidance on structural repairs, and design ideas to help you choose the best materials and patterns to complement chairs of any style. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced maker, The Woven Chair will become both a trusted shop guide and a source of creative inspiration.

Inside you’ll find:

• Detailed, step-by-step photos covering a wide range of hands-on projects

• A comprehensive Materials, Tools, and Skills Library

• Patterns for advanced splint or Shaker tape weaving

• Design tips for chair makers

• An inspiring gallery of woven chairs from contemporary makers

• An extended reference section providing suppliers and resources for continuing education