We've asked at a couple midcentury shops for referrals but haven't had much luck. I'm considering replacing with canvas webbing, in which case I'd feel comfortable going DIY, but would really prefer new rope.
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If you get to the point where you're considering DIY danish cord, here's a 3 - part video showing the technique on a bench:
http://www.finewoodworking.com/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=29678
Folks who do caning often do rope seats - or they know someone who does:
http://www.wickerwoman.com/furniture-repair-directory/seatweaving-experts/#illinois
these guys did fantastic work for me...
http://www.yelp.com/biz/furniture-revival-chicago#hrid:nxKbZI5Un9B1FbaDyy1CyQ/src:self
I've never done rope, but re-caning a chair turned out to be really simple, and a LOT cheaper than having someone do it. I'd just buy new rope and do it myself
There's a Shaker furniture shop on Dempser in Evanston just a half block west of Chicago Avenue that re-canes, re-tapes, or re-cords chairs. They are the only place I know of.
hey! those are the same chairs that i grew up with! cool.
My parents just had theirs done in NW Indiana - near Michigan City. A place on Rte 20, used to be Helen's (gay bay).
I have one of these chairs that needs refinishing. Does anyone know anything about them like history or orginal designer?