Compared with the use of nails and glue for the fixed structure of modern furniture, the carpenters in ancient my country preferred to use the tenon-and-mortise structure. In addition to practical reasons (the cost of nails was higher at that time), the nails were easy to rust and loosen, and the increase in maintenance costs was also their consideration. important reasons.

The so-called "tenon-and-mortise structure" is the main structural method of our ancient furniture making. The convex part is called tenon (tenon), and the concave part is called mortise (mortise). The clever use of this structure not only makes the mahogany furniture hundreds of years ago still well preserved, but also makes the Chinese furniture more artistic.

If you like solid wood and Chinese furniture, or you are their designer, you must understand this high-energy skill. The following 10 photos are dynamic pictures of real objects, showing the most important, practical and classic styles of ancient tenon-and-mortise structures, which will definitely benefit you a lot.