Cane+Rush at sportsmanscorner

Cane+Rush at sportsmanscorner Providing Cane, Rush and Seagrass seating, restoration and repairs near High Wycombe. Plus a selecti

Last but not least ~ Lancashire ladderbacks ~ six traditional country chairs. Involving repairs, restoration and re-rush...
22/08/2026

Last but not least ~ Lancashire ladderbacks ~ six traditional country chairs.
Involving repairs, restoration and re-rushing. Using only natural harvested rush and applying the traditional method of hand twisting coils together to weave in the standard envelope style with a central bridge. Subtle golds, greens and blues gradually mellowing over time to soft, honeyed tans and muted tones. Carefully repaired and restored quirky side slats to complete the final flourish.
Taking time out now from all my chair seating and centre cane projects, aiming for some personal weaving projects and adventures in 2027…

Reflections …The return of light from a surface, reflected patterns in rays of sunlight. A restoration project involving...
17/06/2026

Reflections …

The return of light from a surface, reflected patterns in rays of sunlight.

A restoration project involving two beautiful pieces of chair furniture. Both chairs constructed around a framework of four rattan cane panels and matching footrests. Each panel was dismantled separately from the main framework of the chairs with the damaged and worn cane being removed.
All 10 panels were re-woven with rattan chair cane in the style of the Single Victoria using two sizes of cane 4mm and 2.5mm to match the previous pattern used. Another interesting and unusual project that I loved doing.

Chairs designed by Anthony Collett
Manufactured by Matthew Collins Furniture
Rattan chair cane from Seat Weaving Supplies

15/05/2026

A GROUP, a SET, a ROW, a FOLD, a COLLECTION of chairs…

A group of chairs is most commonly called a set of chairs (if matched) or a row of chairs (if arranged side-by-side). Other terms include a fold of chairs, a collection of chairs, or a stack/pile for chairs stored on top of each other. This rush seating - using the traditional method of hand twisting rushes together to form one continuous strand to weave with.








10/04/2026

Setting the tone with natural Laced Danish Cord seating. Involving the iconic designer, Hans J. Wegner from the mid-20th century (1950’s onwards). A very stylish set of Wishbone chairs using Laced Danish Cord in a natural colourway. A much harder, stiffer material to use than Unlaced. Quite challenging but none the less rewarding. Two schools of thought out on using Laced or Unlaced cord on Hans Wegner chairs.
With thanks to the for awarding me a bursary grant to develop my skill base further using Danish Cord in a variety of weaves with at the last year. Plus a nod to and to answered questions and sound advice.

Laced Danish Cord from .








Enjoying the Hans Wegner theme…when creating work in Rattan Centre Cane and Danish Cord and of course continuing with ru...
14/01/2026

Enjoying the Hans Wegner theme…
when creating work in Rattan Centre Cane and Danish Cord and of course continuing with rush chair seating.

Recently been given the opportunity at the end of 2025 and start of 2026 for two very different types of project involving the iconic designer, Hans J. Wegner from the mid-20th century (1950’s onwards). A design style that I very much adore.
A Rattan Centre Cane sewing basket for a Danish Mid Century oak and teak AT33 sewing table by Hans J. Wegner (for Andreas Tuck, circa 1960s) and the other - a very stylish set of Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs using Danish Cord.
Thanking and to my answered questions and sound advice. So reassuring and encouraging.
This post is for the Rattan sewing basket. Challenging and rewarding all at the same time. More to follow on the chairs!






Celebrating my craft…of chair seating throughout the years… with lots of different skills sets acquired over a long peri...
12/11/2025

Celebrating my craft…
of chair seating throughout the years…

with lots of different skills sets acquired over a long period of time, hard fought for and earned, a few wobbles along the way but all relevant to where I am today but still curious enough to continue with new things…

foundation_art –development -rush -cane …

Love a corner…so many different patterns and weaves to make up the ‘continental’ style of corners. Also fascinating to s...
27/09/2025

Love a corner…so many different patterns and weaves to make up the ‘continental’ style of corners. Also fascinating to see how the original corners were set up, every one a surprise. Some follow the ‘rules’ while others break the ‘rules’. At the end of the day you just have to weigh it all up and decide what’s best 🤗

So SIMPLE ~ simply RUSH…Elegant and beautifully made Ladderback chair re-seated, restored and brought back to life. Remi...
21/05/2025

So SIMPLE ~ simply RUSH…
Elegant and beautifully made Ladderback chair re-seated, restored and brought back to life. Reminiscing on the past and special people now making new memories going forward.

A neat trio…Arrived with seagrass seats but went back out in rush…Sometimes you just know when a chair or stool comes to...
25/04/2025

A neat trio…
Arrived with seagrass seats but went back out in rush…
Sometimes you just know when a chair or stool comes to you in the wrong material. Part of my initial task is to have an honest conversation with the owner about what materials are right for the job, what works best for each piece of furniture and then it’s down to the aesthetics. Wonderful UK harvested rush was chosen, thanks to Linda Lemieux for the top quality bolts.

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