Cosmetic Standards 2020

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Construction Details
Mortise & Tenon Joinery
One of the oldest forms of furniture construction,
mortise and tenon joinery, dates back to hundreds of
years. Originally used to construct panels, tabletops,
beds, etc., this technique was used in eras before the
advent of glues and other methods of construction.
Mortise and tenons create extremely strong structural
integrity, because the wood is interlocking. This serves
as the primary method of construction used by World
Interiors in most of its furniture.
Floating Panels & Tops
Within the frame, held together with mortise and
tenons, wood panels are inserted along a tongue and
groove, which allow for the natural movement of solid
wood. This is an essential element of constructing
heirloom furniture, because solid wood panels must
have room to breathe. The panel “floats” within the
frame structure (no glue or nails are used) which
prevents cracking.
Hand-turned Components & Leg
A key element of the beauty and structural integrity of
World Interiors, solid wood furniture is its handmade
nature. Instead of using machines to
turn wood components on a lathe, each individual
component is hand-carved on the turning machine.
Similarly, each component is sanded by hand before
removing from the lathe, as seen in the picture
here. This creates an amazing beauty in the turned
components.