Why do traditional mahogany furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties adopt tenon-mortise structure? What are the advantages of tenon-mortise structure?

1. tenon-mortise structure is more durable than furniture connected with nails. 1. The tenon-mortise structure is a combination of tenon and tenon, which is a clever combination of more and less wood blocks, high and low, long and short, and can effectively limit the distortion of wood blocks in all directions. Nail connection can't be done. Secondly, metals are prone to rust or oxidation, while real mahogany furniture can be used for hundreds or thousands of years. If nails are added, it is likely that the wood will be intact, but the furniture will fall apart due to corrosion, fatigue and aging of the connecting metal.

Second, the furniture with mortise and tenon structure is convenient for transportation. Redwood furniture can be disassembled and transported, and it is very convenient to assemble and install at the destination. If the furniture is connected by nails, it can be partially disassembled, but this cannot be done for furniture with many pieces in Xiao Mu, such as chairs.

Third, the furniture with mortise and tenon structure is easy to maintain. No matter what kind of furniture is used for a long time, it will have problems and need maintenance. Furniture connected with nails is not as easy to disassemble and replace as mortise and tenon furniture.

Fourthly, because mahogany wood is hard, it is easy to split the wood by pushing nails in by squeezing and drilling.

5. It is more advantageous to connect mahogany furniture with tenons and mortises than with nails, which can greatly improve the inherent quality of mahogany furniture.