joinery
noun
join·ery
ˈjȯi-nə-rē 
ˈjȯin-rē
1
: work done by a joiner
2
: the art or trade of a joiner
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Made of upcycled and repurposed rubber wood, this eco-friendly option from Thuma has a reputation for its Japanese joinery.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
There's just something about old furniture that showcases wood with dovetail joinery and a perfect patina, evoking a cozy sense of nostalgia.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
If having a proper bed is a priority, hide a desk area inside the joinery with a pocket door system instead.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
To undertake the project, interior designer Paolo Moschino teamed up with the British joinery firm James Wellesley, with the two collaborating to fashion a sumptuous and deeply personal home rooted in tradition and rife with exquisite custom detailing from floor to ceiling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
There's just something about old furniture that showcases wood with dovetail joinery and a perfect patina, evoking a cozy sense of nostalgia.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
If having a proper bed is a priority, hide a desk area inside the joinery with a pocket door system instead.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
To undertake the project, interior designer Paolo Moschino teamed up with the British joinery firm James Wellesley, with the two collaborating to fashion a sumptuous and deeply personal home rooted in tradition and rife with exquisite custom detailing from floor to ceiling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Joinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joinery. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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