Definition of "canework" [canework]

• Interwoven or braided strips of cane used to form or fill in the seats or backs of chairs or settles, panels in carriage-bodies, etc. (noun)
• In carriage-painting, an imitation of braided cane painted upon a carriage-panel. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Skinner blends give depth and realism to canework."
• "Each sitter is allowed a space upon a divan of yellow canework."
• "When the salon is arranged for the evening, shields are hung over the backs of the open canework chairs to prevent the mosquitoes stinging between the shoulders, where it is so difficult to relieve the tickling by rubbing."