Wicker furniture author and appraiser, Richard Saunders is offering for sale, brand new copies of WICKER FURNITURE: A GUIDE TO RESTORING AND COLLECTING (Crown Publishers; 1990) until his supply runs out.
This is a 245-page, large format paperback book, which includes an 8-page color photo section, hundreds of black and white photos and lots of fascinating information on antique wicker furniture.
The history of the Heywood-Wakefield Company is covered in depth, as well as information on how to identify various styles, what to look for when buying antique wicker, how to spot imported reproductions and how to care for your wicker. There is also an extensive Restoration section.
This book went out of print several years ago but Richard has a limited supply of NEW copies which he purchased from the publisher’s warehouse. He would be happy to personally sign your copy. Price is $20, including shipping and handling.
Contact Mr. Saunders directly from his ad in the Wicker Repair category of the National Furniture Repair Directory™ to scoop up your antique wicker furniture book offer today! Don’t wait, place that order in time for Christmas gift giving!
Hello Cathryn,
I just ordered that wicker repair book by Richard Saunders.I did not know it was on here,I ordered it thru e-bay.
I am very glad to get your email.I thought about trying to repair my porch wicker.Some people feel it isnt worth it,because it is just from K-mart.But this is what i have.Im fairly certain about how to work on the arms-they are serpentine.
But when you come to the outside edge there is a type of braiding.Im not sure how that is done.So i will certainly be reading your posts.and tips.
Hi Mary,
So sorry you missed seeing that Richard Saunders has his books for sale in his Furniture Repair Directory™ listing. Another good book on wicker repair is How to Buy and Restore Wicker Furniture by Thomas Duncan and is available through my Amazon Store. The underside or “rim” of the serpentine arms weave is a design and technique found in almost all the English willow basketry books, which can also be found in The Wicker Woman’s Amazon Store.