Macramé Chair FAQs
Do you weave chairs for indoor and outdoors?
I can do both, but indoor chairs are less expensive as the material cost is lower. Outdoor-safe cord adds $25 per portion of chair (ex: adds $50 to a lawn chair price).
What style chairs can you weave?
I can do many styles of chair and the price of the chair is dependent on the size of the hole(s) required to reweave. My BVK normal weave style is a weaving-crochet hybrid technique. The starting price per portion of chair for this technique is $250 for a small indoor seat and goes up from there. For example, if you have a lawn chair which requires a seat and the back, the starting price is $500. If you have an indoor shaker-style chair for example, you’ll be charged $250. For proper re-caning in a traditional style, the starting price is $350, but is dependent on the size of the seat. Send me photos and I can tell you what works!
How do you pick patterns and colors?
I am open to choosing colors and patterns, but encourage full color and pattern customization by the client. You will be provided with a PDF of all available color and pattern combos for you to choose from.
Do you refurbish chairs?
I do light refurbishment, but it is an additional cost between $50-$150 per chair. For example, if I have to remove webbing and clean up the chair before weaving. I refurbish chairs to the best of my ability, but there may be nicks or rust spots that are permanent. Each chair looks a little unique if they are secondhand. If you want a set of chairs, please note that unless the chairs are my custom metal ones or if they come from a set that already exists, the chairs might be slightly different sizes or look different from each other (ex: if you want a set of two lawn chairs).
What is your turnaround time?
For one chair, 4 weeks max, but usually I am done sooner unless materials are held up in shipment.
Do you pick up/deliver locally?
Yes! Within 50 miles of my hamlet of Purling in Greene County, I charge a $50 fee for the round trip pick-up and delivery. You are welcome to pick up at my home to avoid this charge.
Do you charge shipping?
Yes and it is not included in the weaving price. It is dependent on the chair style, and this can range greatly from about $50 to $700. This range sounds scary, but to clarify, If you have one lawn chair, you’ll be closer to $50, but if you order a set of 8 dining chairs, you’ll be on the $700 side of the spectrum!
Does the price include sales tax?
No, this is an additional cost.
Do you do payment plans?
Yes, and I am willing to work with all clients to find something that works for them within reason.
A few notes on outdoor chairs:
Direct sunlight may increase chances of color fading over time, creating a more pastel look. I spray each chair with UV-protecting spray, but cannot predict the outcome of prolonged sun. I strongly recommend bringing chairs indoors once the weather turns cold. You are welcome to choose indoor cord for an outdoor chair if that is aesthetically preferable as all materials are plastic-based, but there is a chance it will not last quite as long or might look dirty faster. Covered porches are probably best for your outdoor chairs regardless! The indoor materials are softer to the touch.