About Mortise and Tenon Joint

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About Mortise and Tenon Joint

The mortise and tenon joints does not require nails or glue, but instead uses the bumps and grooves of the wood to fit together and achieve structural stability. It’s very strong and able to withstand high-level earthquakes and increase the durability of furniture. This connection has no gaps for installing metal parts and has a very beautiful appearance. The production of this connection is extremely demanding for craftsmen because it requires precise measurements and tight cuts, so the items made are very precious. This technique was listed as an intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations in 2009.

Perfect appearance

The mortise and tenon joint does not use metal nails, there are no mounting holes for metal nails, and every part of the product is complete and perfect.

Tough and sturdy

The mortise and tenon joint has no nails, so there will be no joint damage or looseness. The mortise and tenon structure will become stronger with use and slight shaking.

Heirloom

The mortise and tenon joint can prevent the wood strips from bending and twisting through clever combination, and it is very durable. In China, furniture made with mortise and tenon structure can be passed down for hundreds of years, and the Forbidden City built with mortise and tenon structure has stood for 600 years.

Natural and healthy

The mortise and tenon joint does not use any glue, so the product is very healthy and does not contain toxic substances such as formaldehyde.

Easy to maintain

If a part of the furniture is damaged during use, we can remake the corresponding part and replace the damaged part. The removal and installation of the mortise and tenon joint will not affect the overall furniture. There is no situation where the furniture cannot be repaired due to oxidation of metal nails or loosening of mounting holes. After replacing parts, the furniture can still remain strong.Easy to Maintain

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