We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Veneers have been used in furniture making for around 5000 years, and examples have been found in Egyptian pyramids. The technique has long ...

And so, their chair caning adventures began. Viola started studying her mother’s chair caning book, “Repairing Chair Seats with Cane,” published by Penn State. She learned the simple and effective ...

This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

correction An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that joints repaired with hide glue are weaker than wood. In general, using hide glue results in joints that are stronger than wood. The ...

Why they last: 1960s-era craftsmanship, solid hardwoods, and buyer expectations for longevity have made many vintage chairs ...