Expert Cane Furniture Repairs Melbourne — Restore, Don’t Replace
Breathing new life into your beloved cane, wicker, and rattan furniture since 1976. Trusted by thousands of Melbourne homeowners from Toorak to Richmond, Brighton to Hawthorn.
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Complete Cane & Wicker Repair Services in Melbourne
Cane seat repair Melbourne from a single cane chair seat to an entire outdoor wicker furniture setting, we offer Melbourne’s most comprehensive furniture restoration service. We come to you, or you can drop off at our workshop.
Cane Chair Repair
Full re-caning of chair seats, backs and panels. Heritage-quality hand weaving using premium cane materials.
Learn more →Wicker Furniture Repair
Structural repair, re-weaving, and refinishing of all wicker furniture styles including vintage and modern pieces.
Learn more →Rattan Restoration
Expert rattan furniture restoration including frame repair, joint reinforcement, and surface treatment.
Learn more →Antique Restoration
Period-correct techniques for heritage and antique cane furniture. We treat every piece as a treasure.
Learn more →Melbourne’s Most Trusted Cane Furniture Specialists
When you search “cane chair repair near me,” you want a team that truly cares about your furniture. Here’s why thousands of Melbourne homeowners choose us year after year.
50 Years of Melbourne Expertise
Since 1976, we’ve been the go-to cane and wicker repair specialists for Melbourne homeowners, interior designers, and antique dealers across the city.
Traditional Craftsmanship, Modern Quality
We combine time-honoured hand-weaving techniques with premium materials, ensuring your repaired furniture is stronger and more beautiful than ever.
Save 60–80% vs. Buying New
Why spend $800–$2,000 on new outdoor furniture when expert repairs can restore your beloved pieces for a fraction of the cost? It’s better for your budget and the environment.
Repair Service
You’re welcome to drop your furniture directly to our workshop.
Antique & Heritage Specialists
Our craftspeople are trained in period restoration techniques, making us the preferred choice for homeowners in Toorak, Brighton, and Hawthorn with heritage furniture.
Guaranteed Workmanship
If anything isn’t right, we fix it — no questions asked.
Our Workmanship Guarantee
Every cane furniture repair we undertake is backed by our workmanship guarantee. Your satisfaction and your furniture’s longevity are our top priorities.
Everything We Repair & Restore
Our Melbourne workshop handles all types of cane, wicker, rattan, and natural fibre furniture repairs. Every job receives the same meticulous attention, whether it’s a single chair or an entire room of furniture.
Cane chair repair Melbourne — expert hand weaving
Cane Chair Repair & Re-Caning Melbourne
Cane chair repair is our most requested service across Melbourne. Whether it’s a single split strand or a completely broken-out seat, our craftspeople restore your chair to its original structural integrity and beauty.
We work with all traditional caning styles, including hexagonal hand caning, close-cane weaving, and pressed cane panels — the same techniques used when your furniture was first made.
- Hand-woven hexagonal cane seating
- Pressed cane panel replacement
- Wrapped rattan binding and edging
- Chair back and arm panel repair
- Full structural frame assessment included
- Suitable for dining chairs, arm chairs, and rocking chairs
Wicker furniture repair Melbourne — outdoor setting restoration
Wicker Furniture Repair Melbourne
Wicker furniture takes a beating in Melbourne’s weather — hot summers, coastal salt air in Brighton and St Kilda, and the general wear of family life. Our wicker furniture repair service covers everything from minor unravelling to full re-weaving.
We repair both natural and synthetic wicker, including outdoor resin wicker furniture that’s popular across Melbourne’s inner and bayside suburbs.
- Natural wicker repair and re-weaving
- Synthetic / resin wicker restoration
- Frame straightening and reinforcement
- Outdoor wicker furniture waterproofing
- Colour matching and touch-up refinishing
- Cushion frame and support repair
Rattan furniture restoration Melbourne — workshop refinishing
Rattan Furniture Restoration Melbourne
Rattan furniture restoration is a skilled trade that requires deep knowledge of the material’s properties. Unlike cane — which is the bark of the rattan plant — rattan poles form the structural skeleton of furniture, and repairs require both craftsmanship and engineering knowledge.
Our rattan restoration service is popular with homeowners in Hawthorn, Camberwell, and South Yarra who have mid-century or Balinese-inspired rattan pieces that deserve expert attention.
- Rattan pole replacement and splicing
- Joint repair and structural reinforcement
- Rattan wrapping and binding restoration
- Full stripping and refinishing
- Staining, varnishing, and painting options
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor rattan
Antique furniture restoration Melbourne — Victorian cane settee
Antique Cane Furniture Restoration Melbourne
Antique cane furniture demands a different level of care — and a craftsperson who understands the difference between restoration and renovation. Our team has restored pieces dating back to the early Victorian era, working with antique dealers, estate executors, and private collectors across Melbourne.
We source period-appropriate materials and use traditional joinery techniques to preserve the authenticity and value of your antique furniture.
- Victorian and Edwardian cane furniture specialists
- Period-correct materials and weaving patterns
- Provenance and value preservation
- Consultation with antique dealers available
- Certificates of restoration provided
- Insurance assessment reports on request
Real Melbourne Furniture — Transformed
Every piece of furniture we repair tells a story. Here are just a few of the transformations our Melbourne workshop has delivered.
Victorian Dining Chair — Toorak
Original cane seat fully replaced using hand weaving. Customer had been sitting on a board for 2 years. Cost: $180. New chair replacement: $650+.
Outdoor Wicker 3-Seater — Brighton
Complete frame repair, full re-weaving and outdoor refinish. Saved a $1,800 setting for under $400. Now protected for another decade.
1920s Rattan Bedroom Suite — Hawthorn
Four-piece antique rattan bedroom suite. Heritage restoration with period-correct methods. Insurance valuation increased post-restoration.
Simple, Stress-Free Repairs in 5 Steps
Getting your cane furniture repaired in Melbourne has never been easier. Our streamlined process means less hassle for you.
Free Quote
Send us photos or call us. We provide an obligation-free quote — usually within 24 hours.
Drop-Off
Drop your furniture to our workshop.
Assessment
We inspect every component and confirm the repair scope and timeline with you.
Expert Repair
Our craftspeople complete your repair using premium materials and proven techniques.
Good as New
We return your furniture looking as good as new.
Transparent, Affordable Repair Pricing
We believe in honest, upfront pricing. Every quote is free — and we’ll always tell you if replacement makes more sense than repair (though in our experience, repair almost always wins).
Single Chair Seat Re-Caning
$120–$220per chair
Hand-woven cane or pressed panel replacement for dining and occasional chairs.
Wicker Furniture Repair
$180–$550per piece
Full assessment, structural repair, and re-weaving of wicker chairs, sofas, and tables.
Rattan Restoration
$250–$800per piece
Frame repair, wrapping restoration, and optional refinishing for rattan furniture.
Antique Restoration
POAcustom quote
Heritage and antique pieces quoted individually. Complexity and material sourcing varies.
Prices are indicative. All repairs quoted individually after assessment. Free quotes always.
Cane Furniture Repairs Across All Melbourne Suburbs
We provide cane, wicker, and rattan furniture repair services across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. If you’re searching for “cane chair repair near me” anywhere in greater Melbourne, we’ve got you covered.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call — if you’re in greater Melbourne, the answer is almost certainly yes.
What Melbourne Homeowners Say
Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what real customers across Melbourne are saying about our cane furniture repair service.
“So very happy with the replacement of the mid century rattan dining room chair seats. The colour match is perfect!! Thank you Manuel”
“Excellent job. Highly recommended. Thank you.”
“Perfect job on my in-laws rattan dining chair! Thank you. Highly recommend. True professional.”
“Thank you Manuel for a very professional repair on my rush chairs”
“I had my six bentwood chairs seats repaired. Job very well done. I highly recommend his work”
“great to talk to and helped me pick a better chair. Thank you!”
Common Questions About Cane Furniture Repairs in Melbourne
Everything you need to know about our Melbourne cane, wicker, and rattan furniture repair service.
Cane furniture repair costs in Melbourne typically range from $120 to $220 for a single dining chair seat re-caning. Wicker furniture repairs range from $180 to $550 per piece, while rattan restoration projects generally cost between $250 and $800 depending on complexity. Antique furniture restoration is quoted individually. All quotes are obligation-free — contact us with photos for an accurate estimate.
Most single cane chair repairs take between 3 to 7 business days in our Melbourne workshop. Larger jobs involving multiple pieces or complex antique restoration may take 1 to 3 weeks. We always confirm turnaround times before starting work, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.
In most cases, absolutely yes. Quality cane and wicker furniture — especially older or antique pieces — is worth far more than modern mass-produced alternatives. Repairing a cane chair typically costs 20–40% of the price of a comparable new chair, while preserving the quality and character of the original. For antique pieces, restoration also protects or enhances their value.
No, You’re welcome to drop off and collect from our Melbourne workshop directly.
Rattan is a type of climbing palm plant. The outer bark of the rattan plant is stripped and used as cane — the thin strips woven into chair seats and decorative panels. Wicker is actually a weaving technique (not a material), and can be made from rattan, willow, bamboo, or synthetic materials. So you might have a rattan frame with a cane woven seat — which is very common in traditional furniture. We repair all three.
Yes, we repair both natural and synthetic outdoor wicker and rattan furniture. Melbourne’s weather can be tough on outdoor furniture — UV damage, humidity changes, and general wear all take a toll. We stock a range of synthetic wicker materials that match common outdoor furniture brands and can be colour-matched to your existing setting.
The best way to find out is to send us a few photos and we’ll give you an honest assessment — for free. Generally speaking, if the frame (wood or rattan poles) is structurally sound and not rotten or shattered beyond repair, we can restore the piece. Even significantly damaged cane seats and wicker weaving can be fully replaced. When in doubt, get a quote before you throw it out.
Our workshop is located in Melbourne’s inner suburbs (address available on enquiry). We service all Melbourne metropolitan suburbs and surrounding areas including Richmond, Toorak, Brighton, St Kilda, Hawthorn, South Yarra, Fitzroy, Carlton, Camberwell, Kew, Malvern, Prahran, Armadale, and many more. If you’re anywhere in greater Melbourne, we can help. Call us or send a message to confirm your area.
Ready to Restore Your Cane Furniture?
Get a free, no-obligation quote today. Most quotes are provided within 24 hours — just send us a few photos and we’ll take it from there. Servicing all Melbourne suburbs.
0432 441 716Mon–Fri 10:00am–4:00pm | Sat & Sun Closed | Melbourne, VIC