Dovetail is a kind of mortise and tenon joint, which is a traditional woodworking technique. The name dovetail is given as the joint’s pieces resemble a dove’s tail. By theory, the interlocking mortise and tenon pieces give the joint strength without the need of screws or nails. A single piece of wood seems to be fragile, the wood can in fact withstand high pressure upon joining the pieces. Furniture with dovetail joints is less likely to fall apart due to rusting nails. The key to create a visual harmony in the house is to have a wise choice when selecting the material. Dovetail joint is commonly used to build cabinets and drawers. As said, many a little makes a mickle, the art of mortise and tenon joint is not about individual strength, but rather the combination and support in wood pieces.

燕尾榫是傳統木工藝術──榫卯結構的一種，凸者為榫，凹者為卯。燕尾榫形似燕子的尾羽而得名，講究兩個構件的嚴密扣合，不需其他配件也相當牢固，充分體現傳統建築智慧。獨立看構件以為脆弱，其實一旦組合承受力猶如用釘子將木固定，也能減低鐵釘氧化後家具鬆散的情況。想打造整體觀感和諧的家，就要從家具選材起。燕尾榫適合用在組合櫃、抽屜等連接式家具。一木二林三才能成森，榫與卯的藝術不在乎個體的力量，最重要的是兩者如何互相配合和支撐。