Emza's Chair Caning

I strive to do quality, professional restoration for each and every client through my attention to detail, accurate craftsmanship, and honing my skills and knowledge over the past 25+ years. This is a part-time home business by Appointment. Located in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. How I accept work: I do 10+ weaving techniques, so it is essential to contact me with a photo of your restoration needs so that I can reply to you with an estimate, availability, and timeline. Please include: Clear photos of the woven panel (including both front and back sides) Dimensions of the panel at the widest point side-to-side and top-to-bottom. Email: [email protected] Text: (614) 906-4363 Due to high demand and limited work time I am not currently offering in-person estimates. No phone call estimates. About: E. Emza Uphill is a 4th generation master furniture weaver with over 2 decades of experience. At the age of 14 she started apprenticing under her father Bill, of the former Bill's Caning & Rushing; first learning how to hand cane, then sheet cane, and rush weave chairs, canoe panels, and other functional items. Once she mastered those techniques she took on Splint, Danish Cord, Danish Peel, Shaker Tape, Hickory, and advanced techniques in Caning. She received her BFA from The Ohio State University and a MFA from University of Colorado at Boulder. Her favorite pieces to restore are the challenging Hans Wegner, Niels Otto Møller, and Danish Modern chairs. Most require extensive knowledge of traditional techniques, but because of their often "one off" weaving design they also require the ability to apply known skills with reverse engineering. Emza also enjoys family heirlooms and the special stories and histories that come with them. She considers it an honor to help facilitate the restoration of these pieces to live on for future generations. You can be confident that your pieces of furniture will be in skillful hands!