English Dovetail Construction
One of the most recognizable “cues” indicating quality in wood furniture is English dovetail drawer construction. English dovetails are a desirable type of construction for many reasons. Those include the stability of the joint itself as well as the storage capacity of English dovetail drawers.
This type of joint would be described as a “locking joint.” The taper of the male dovetail (on the drawer side) is turned opposite the direction in which the drawer is pulled open. With a tightly machined joint and the proper glue, this joint will last for generations. That is part of what creates heirloom quality furniture and can only be achieved by skilled craftmen. Alden Design craftsmen.
