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Valley View Oak Construction

You may not see the time and talent invested into each mortise and tenon joint, dovetail drawer, or hand-planed top, but you will feel the difference each time you welcome guests to your table, serve a meal to your family and securely close treasures in your hutch.

Compiled here are only a few of the construction techniques we use to create solid wood furniture that lasts. Many of these methods are from years ago, when they really did build furniture to last a lifetime. Countless treasured antiques of today live on thanks to the careful preservation and solid building techniques of the original craftsmen. We are carrying on this tradition of quality through the Valley View Oak furniture.

Mortise and Tenon Joinery


Mortise & Tenon

Mortise and tenon joints will provide structural stability for years to come.

Dovetailed Drawers


Dovetailed Drawers

The classic technique of dovetailing all four corners of the drawer ensures the strongest joint possible.

Cabinet Backs Screwed


Cabinet Backs Screwed

Flush mounted wood cabinet backs are fastened by screws.

Table Corner Braces


Table Corner Braces

Leg tables have interlocking corner blocks fastened by screws. This gives a significant amount of added durability.

Sealed Table Edges


Sealed Table Edges

Table edges are sealed with a special sealer to keep the joints on the table top fitting tightly.

Catalyzed Varnish


Catalyzed Varnish

Our 7 step catalyzed varnish finishes are the toughest and most durable finishes available in the industry today.

Floating Panel


Floating Panel

Raised panel doors have "spacing balls" in frame. This allows for natural expansion and contraction and prevents cracks and rattling.

Stop in at a Retail Store today to really see and feel the difference in construction!