Production Methods Most of today's furniture is produced by machines in factories, and in many cases is hardly touched by a human hand. This sort of furniture is relatively inexpensive, but it possesses little or nothing in the way of personal expression and isn't designed to last. Jonathan Francis makes furniture by hand, using time-honoured woodworking methods. Each piece is unique. All solid wood furniture is made with traditional joinery techniques throughout. Mortise and tenon, dovetail, and housing joints are most commonly used, because although labour intensive, they are mechanically strong. Some commissions require the use of veneers, which can be used to great effect; and they can also be mixed with solid wood. All furniture can be made to individual requirements or design, making pieces unique. All pieces are made one at a time.