It seems like every family has at least one — a broken wooden chair in need of some TLC. Whether it is a dust-laden treasure hidden in the corner of grandma’s attic or purchased at a neighbor’s estate ...

Q: I am looking for a business that restores naval dress swords. I would like to have it mounted in a shadow box and present it to my son. His grandfather served in both Korea and Vietnam. Thank you. ...

Heather Hewitt bought the cane-backed Baroque-style armchair more than 50 years ago when she was modeling for the Ford Agency and living with her husband, Simon & Schuster editor Andrew Ettinger, in ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR SUN SPOTS: Years ago my husband caned chairs as a hobby, and he ...

A detail shot of a finished handwoven rush seat for a chair restored by Louise Herriott at her home in Dallas on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Louise Herriott does caning and makes handwoven rush seats ...

This story couldn’t begin without telling you first of the craftsmanship that Sheldon Stowe has for caning (a method of weaving chair seats and other furniture). Caning is a craft that has been done ...