Dresser, Christopher · London ; New York : Cassell Petter & Galpin · leaf 71
andtrue structure is always pleasant. Let, then, the tenon and the mortise passthrough the various members, and let the parts be pinned together by obviouswooden pins. Thus, if the frame of a chair-seat is tenoned into the legs, let thetenon pass through the leg and be visible on the outer side,… … was made which has endured while piece after piece of modern furniture, madewith invisible joints and concea,led nails and screws, has perished. This is a true structural treatment, and is honest inexpression also. I do not give this as a principleapplicaljle to one class of furniture only,hut to…
Decoration and ornament
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