I have some old jærstoler that are rather dirty [classic Norwegian chairs with woven straw seats]. How can I clean the seats?

Unfortunately, seats made of reeds or straw are difficult to clean, because the material can’t withstand much wetness and also it doesn’t dry well. In general, I’d only use a very slightly damp cloth for cleaning. You could possibly add a few drops of green soap to the water, but you must remember to wipe the seat with clean water afterwards.

Kind regards from Merle, furniture conservator