Rushing all the way to Christmas…
More rushed chairs ready for Christmas, both these beauties went off to their new home in France. Original seating was in a rough seagrass material
Cane+Rush Seating & Homewares
Sarah @ Cane+Rush at sportsmanscorner
North Dean, Buckinghamshire
Creating natural rush seating for all types of chairs, stools and furniture. Using the traditional method of hand twisting rushes together to form one continuous strand to weave with. The types of chairs that I work on can be very varied ranging from antique/vintage through to contemporary, evoking nostalgia and modernity, encompassing the traditional and continental styles of rush patterns.
Rushing a chair seat demands total concentration, the methodology and repeat movements of joining and twisting and assessing each coil makes you feel very absorbed in the moment. Taking the time to consider each coil and how it sits always trying to aim for perfection. I enjoy the texture of rush and feel very peaceful when I am on task. Additionally, I also undertake the re-caning of chairs using standard traditional methods and styles, plus weaving seagrass patterns on stools.
Visual blog
is where I like to record how things are created and produced, showing the start and the finish, using photographs to capture all the different stages. I believe this adds to the authenticity of each item being made, giving it relevance and a personal endorsement.
A snap shot round up…
Just some of the fun things I get to make alongside the continued rushing and caning of chairs. Coiled rush coasters for tablescapes, cane placemats and
Ladderbacks…
Super set of very neat Ladderback chairs requiring new seats, using the traditional method of hand twisting rush together to form a continuous weave to
