Please call. Closed until Oct 21.
(804) 664 2568 for chair repair
Please call. Closed until Oct 21.
(804) 664 2568 for chair repair
Cane (rattan) used in chairs is almost exclusively grown in Southeast Asia, then sold to Chinese outfits for processing and export to the US. Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia rely heavily on the Rattan industry for both local use, and export. There are many varieties, but all are hot climate, quick-growing vine-like plants that are harvested and processed by inexpensive labor. Even if we could grow it here in the US, very few people would be willing to brave the hot, wet conditions, and low pay necessary to make a viable product.
Cane refers to peeled strips of the Rattan Vine. Rattan is a family of sturdy, tropical plants that can be processed to make cane strips, and what are commonly referred to as rattan products. The large center stalks are used for the frames of rattan furniture.
Wicker refers to both the type of weaving done for wicker furniture, and is an older name for anything woven, like baskets or seats.
This brings me to how tariffs work. Cane and Rattan are entirely processed in and shipped from China. We have to pay import suppliers to cover the tariffs that they pay at the boat docks.
Not one importer has received the promised return for those illegal tariffs.
I spoke with the owner of our largest supplier on 9/9/26, and I can tell you he has some words for Trump that are not suitable for public consumption.
I may need to increase the pricing for our supplies, and consequently repairs again soon. Unfortunately shipping and the general costs associated with doing business are also rising quickly.
Thanks for reading, and I hope everyone is patient while tariffs and inflation continue to be a factor.
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