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My project chair, pictured in a previous post, closely resembles a primitive ladder backed chair. It is defined by the horizontal rungs that connect the back uprights instead of a splat. This style first appeared during the middle ages and became very popular around the 17th and 18th century, especially after being redesigned with light proportions. They were very common throughout the American Colonies and Europe. Some could argue that the ladder back chair was the basis for the creation of the rocking chair due to their “Ladder Back” approach These chairs usually have a woven seat made of cane or rushes, however, more bulky designs can have solid wooden seats. Caning, also known as seat weaving, is and age old teqnique in which a reeds, cane, rush, or other fibers, are soaked in water until flexible and then woven around the seat rails in a particular pattern. Most rush and splint patterns, like the one on my chair, are basket weaves or the twill weave. There are also numerous other types of weaves used with various canes such as the Star of David, Daisy, Snowflake, Hole-to-Hole, and more!
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This is an example of a basket weave that I’m strongly considering for my chair!
God Bless,
K
