Exposed Tenons are Ingenious Construction for Rustic Island

Once in awhile we discover something new and creative in the construction of tables and kitchen islands, and we are fascinated with the double-exposed tenons at each corner of this rustic island. Our friends over at Arcadian Cottage get serious bragging rights with this one, designing an exposed tenon for each skirtboard at each island corner, and it is pretty ingenious how they did it. Each (deep) skirtboard has an extended tenon at either the upper or lower half of the board, which prevents the the two boards from intersecting each other at the corner. Only a small portion of the tenon extends from the face of the leg, which is our Concord Island Post, part 1471. We love how the tiny bit of the skirtboard is beautifully rounded and finished for a rustic look, that blends right in with the rustic finish of the island.

Osborne Wood Products carries a diverse line of island legs, which are available in at least ten wood types, sanded to 150 grit and ready to finish. These skillfully-crafted legs are sure to find a home in your next furniture design.

Island legs come completely unfinished without any holes or hardware. However, with Osborne’s millwork and installation services you are guaranteed a perfect fit! Work directly with a customer service representative to determine if your island leg needs hardware installed, a chamfer, or other services to simplify your design process. Have your legs shipped ready to simply install and finish, using the variety of services offered at Osborne.

Build Something Beautiful with Osborne’s island legs, and then send us a photo of your creation so that we can share your creation with other DIY lovers!