At The Cane Collection, we build to brief so your piece fits your life—no compromises. From made-to-measure dimensions to unique weaves and finishes, we customise Malawian Cane Furniture to your exact specifications, then deliver with the craftsmanship our clients expect.
Superior cane furniture from African craftsman.
What you can customise
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Dimensions: Height, width, depth, seat height, arm profile, wall clearance.
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Design details: Back/arm profiles, leg styles, edging, skirt options, accent lashing.
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Weave options: Traditional Malawi open-weave, tight basket weave, mixed patterns, decorative borders.
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Finishes & colours: Natural, stained, limed, painted, or colour-matched to a sample.
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Cushions & upholstery: Foam density, removable covers, piping, tufting, fabric selection or COM (customer’s own material).
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Materials & protection: Outdoor-grade sealants, UV topcoats, moisture-resistant underlays where applicable.
How the process works
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Brief submission → You send the full brief (see checklist below).
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Feasibility & recommendations → We sanity-check the build and advise improvements.
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Quote → Fixed, line-itemed pricing for clarity.
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Sign-off → Drawings/specs approved.
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Build → Crafted by specialist makers; QA at each stage.
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Finish & fit-out → Stain/paint, seal, upholster, final inspection.
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Dispatch → Packaged for protection; ship or collect as arranged.
What to include in your brief
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Drawings or sketches (hand or CAD) with dimensions in mm.
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Reference pictures (angles, details you love).
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Finish/colour targets (photos or swatches for colour-match).
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Weave preference and any accent details.
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Usage context (indoor/outdoor, traffic level, climate/coastal).
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Cushion spec (foam, fabric, piping/tufting).
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Site realities (doorways, lifts, access constraints).
Quality & longevity
We use select natural Malawi cane and rattan and finish with industry-standard sealers or topcoats. Structural joints are reinforced at stress points, and every piece is inspected before dispatch to ensure it meets our build spec and your brief.
Lead times & pricing
Custom work is quoted per project. Lead times are confirmed at quote stage and depend on complexity, finishing, and upholstery requirements.
FAQs
Can you colour-match my existing set?
Yes—provide a physical swatch or a well-lit sample; we’ll match as closely as natural materials allow.
Can you replicate a reference image?
We’ll interpret the aesthetic and engineer it for cane—respecting material limits—then confirm with drawings before build.
Do you customise only Malawi Cane Furniture?
Malawi styles are our speciality, but we also build complementary cane and rattan designs to the same standard.
Outdoor use?
Yes—specified finishes and sealants available. Tell us your climate and placement so we spec correctly.