Lattice Shoulder Tenon

Detail: The Lattice Shoulder Tenon features an interplay between horizontal and vertical components, with the latter's outer half fashioned into a triangular shape and the former notched to match, allowing them to interlock and create a lattice-style mortise and tenon joint. These tenons can be distinguished by the size of their shoulders—large or small—selected according to the wood's thickness. The shoulders not only help support the load but also enhance the visual allure and diversity of furniture joints.

Process: For large lattice-shouldered tenons, the construction process involves shaping the end of the horizontal element's tenon into right-angled isosceles triangles, designed for a snug fit with the tenon. A corresponding mortise is then carefully chiseled into the vertical element, with an equivalent notch cut to mirror the tenon's shoulder, ensuring a precise interlocking fit. This approach is frequently employed in the assembly of table joints, chair backs, and the junctures where horizontal rails meet cabinet legs. The small lattice-shouldered tenon, on the other hand, maintains only a fraction of the shoulder found on its larger counterpart, minimizing the removal of solid wood to bolster the load-bearing capacity. Such tenons are often incorporated into the horizontal front and rear beams of cabinets. They serve a dual purpose: providing structural support and contributing aesthetic diversity to the furniture's joint work.

Material: Hardwood: Phoebe zhennan (Nanmu), Pine Wood, Teak, etc.

Origin: China

Number of Parts: 2 pieces

Period: Ming Dynasty (1368 A.D. - 1644 A.D.)

Detachability: Permanent

Automatable: No

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