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Seat weaving since 1980. As a young UCSB student in 1980, I was always interested in history and design. I had known of the old caning shop in the Flying A Movie Studios and wanted to meet the man who had been caning since the 1930s. I walked in and was fascinated by the chairs everywhere, and I never wanted to leave. Arleigh trained me to take over for him and his mother, as they were both becoming quite elderly. Chairs were stacked everywhere, and now chairs are stacked everywhere in my studio as well. I took in so much history of his caning business and Santa Barbara, and I was blessed to be able to take it into my studio. The stories that come in daily attached to so many different chairs are endless. I am a small shop, and I can only push out so much work; patience is always appreciated! Thirty-seven years and continuing on in this old tradition. Please contact me at lrecaningshop@hotmail.com for any questions (pictures of chairs are always welcomed). Please read Raising Cane article in photos.

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Lynne Z.

10/28/17

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5.0

Lynne is a Santa Barbara Treasure.

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anonymous

02/27/15

5.0

I took a set of Danish dining room chairs to Lynne for cleaning, re-gluing, and re-weaving. When I saw them finished, I could hardly believe my eyes. They glow, they sing, they come alive! This is fastidious work, expertly and lovingly done, craftsmanship of a kind that is nowadays becoming very rare. These chairs will bring me joy every day for the rest of my life. Thank you, Lynne!

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YPMobile User

09/15/13

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5.0

Lynne has the skill, talent, and experience to meet the challenge of any caning job. Having worked with her for over 30 years as a furniture refinisher, I have gained a great respect for her artistry. Randy Viscarra dba Viscarra's Refinishing

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anonymous

08/18/12

5.0

Thank you so much for your artistry and talent! We feel the love and your craftsmanship.

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anonymous

08/18/12

5.0

Lynne is a Santa Barbara treasure.

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anonymous

08/18/12

5.0

Such skill and professionalism are rare today in our "throwaway culture." And what a pleasure it was to work with Lynne.

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anonymous

11/06/08

5.0

wonderful,professional fun artist to work with.beautiful work.my family chairs. haver never looked this good.

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