I am often asked questions about whether I can repair a basket or chair wicker. It’s just that here and there a willow tree is broken or a few threads in the chair weave are broken and need to be replaced.
It’s not that simple after all. Without having seen the basket or chair, I cannot make any reliable statements about a possible repair. It’s always easiest for me to see the object directly on site or at least in a photo. Only then can I judge whether a repair is even possible.
Which I definitely won’t fix
Chair wickerwork made from ready-made wickerwork
This can be recognized by the fact that there are no drill holes to be found on the chair. This type of braid consists of braided mats that are wedged in a groove with a wicker splint and glued together with glue.
Lacquered baskets
Regardless of whether it is cheap mass-produced goods or falsely well-intentioned. Lacquer glues the willows together and often enough it is the only thing that holds the basket together. The varnish also prevents the willows from soaking, which may be necessary for repairs. You can recognize lacquered baskets by their unnatural shine and usually also by the lacquer noses on the vertical stands.
A well-crafted wicker basket does not need a layer of varnish. A wicker basket is a natural product and with proper care it can last a lifetime.
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