HELP - Hans Olsen Modular Daybed Repair - Bramin Møbler

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OMM

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20/05/2012 9:02 am

I picked up this beautiful teak, modular daybed (model 161) designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler at yard sale this weekend. It's a beautiful piece but unfortunately two of the modular seats have damaged webbing.
All research indicates that it is quite valuable so I am looking for info on how to repair the damaged webbing. Has anyone here had any experience with this kind of weave and webbing? I think that the webbing is made of cane, but not completely positive. Is this available anywhere online?
It looks like the majority of Bramin Møbler pieces utilize this same type of cane webbing so I was hoping that someone here might have had experience with one of their own pieces.
Any help or idea on where I can look to find out the best way to have this repaired?
First pic shows the piece all put together and organized. Second pic shows the damaged seat. Third pic shows how the seat should look when correct. I can provide more photos if necessary.
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vousiltu

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20/05/2012 10:31 am

Repair
I believe that this is a pretty standard repair, and you'll find the recaning supplies you need on the internets. If you're not too sure about what you're doing, you can have it professionally recaned--the cost should be affordable given how nice an item this is.

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20/05/2012 10:34 am

Thanks for the input. Do you...
Thanks for the input. Do you think that it would be important to find someone who is familiar with Danish furniture or just anyone with re-canning experience?
We agree that since it is such a high quality item that it may be worth having a professional make the repair, but are open to doing it ourselves if it is not too difficult. Am I correct that the material appears to be cane? I've seen a few people mention it may be something like hemp.

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20/05/2012 10:46 am

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cane
I would think that any furniture repair place that has done cane jobs should be able to do this without much trouble, afterall, they can see how it should be done (the original is still pretty intact). Me? I'd have a pro do it.

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20/05/2012 8:00 pm

Definitely cane
and it's not a complicated weave at all, but cane does require some experience to do well. It tends to break and it's hard to tell which direction the grain is going. I think there might be some skill in knowing just how long to soak it. I have tried it a few times and found it pretty frustrating, and I generally pick up stuff like this quickly.
Check out the Seatweaver's Guild for recommendations on someone in your area. Ask to see their work! There are plenty of hacks out there, as in any profession and/or hobby.
http://seatweaversguild.org/

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21/05/2012 5:01 pm

OMM-Great find and CONGRATS!...
OMM-Great find and CONGRATS! That is a piece I have coveted for a long time. Good luck with the repair. Take the time to make sure you find the right person to do it.

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22/05/2012 4:14 am

Thanks Jesgord. I was glad...
Thanks Jesgord. I was glad to pick it up before I knew for sure what it was. After I got it home and confirmed it, I was beyond excited.

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30/07/2012 12:52 am

That is paper/fibre cane
My apologies DA, I wasn't advertising. I was mearly trying to educate as to what it was and used my signature file. Best regards 🙂

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