Wooden furniture dowels are a key part of furniture design. Cut with the grain to ensure maximum strength, these dowels are used to connect two pieces of wood from within, creating tight, nearly invisible joints. They are then secured with glue or via friction for added structural integrity.

E.W. Hannas specializes in producing high-quality wooden dowels for furniture applications. From standard sizes to fully customized solutions, our dowels are trusted by manufacturers across industries for their durability, sustainability, and aesthetic value. Learn more about wooden furniture dowels from E.W. Hannas.

Benefits of Wooden Dowels for Furniture

Using wooden dowels from E.W. Hannas for furniture offers multiple advantages over nails, screws, or metal fasteners—especially in woodworking and joinery projects where strength and visual appeal are both important design aspects.

• Functionality. Well-fitted wooden dowels from E.W. Hannas are effective as mechanical joints. They distribute load evenly and provide superior resistance to shearing and pulling forces, adding longevity and stability to furniture designs.
• Aesthetic appeal. Unlike screws or nails, which may require covering or leave visible marks, E.W. Hannas’ wooden dowels create seamless connections. Their natural appearance blends well with any wood tone, adding a clean look to finished furniture pieces.
• Enhanced grip and fit. Thanks to wood’s unique texture, these dowels provide excellent gripping power, reducing slippage during installation and long-term use. This makes them a preferred option for joint reinforcement in high-stress or load-bearing areas of furniture.
• Flexibility and customization. Wood dowels are easy to cut, sand, and modify for virtually any furniture or craft application. This adaptability makes them ideal for custom designs, one-off projects, or mass production. At E.W. Hannas, we can supply wooden dowels in various diameters and lengths to suit every need.

Types of Wood Furniture Dowels We Carry

At E.W. Hannas, we supply a full range of wooden furniture dowels engineered for strength, ease of use, and consistent performance. The three main types of wood furniture dowels we carry are:

• Straight dowel pins. These dowels have a uniform diameter from end to end, making them ideal for simple, flush fittings in most standard furniture joinery. Their consistent shape ensures tight, repeatable joints that are easy to align during assembly.
• Tapered dowel pins. Tapered dowels feature a wider head and a narrower point, allowing them to wedge firmly into corresponding holes. This design improves joint stability and is especially useful when disassembly is not required.
• Grooved or fluted dowels. These dowels have parallel grooves along their length that allow glue to flow more evenly during assembly. The grooves also compress slightly during insertion, making them easier to install while still offering a tight grip once secured in place.

Whether you’re restoring a vintage piece or manufacturing furniture at scale, we have the dowel designs to support your requirements.

Quality Wooden Furniture Dowels by E.W. Hannas

Wooden furniture dowels are strong, adaptable, and highly customizable, making them ideal for everything from flat-pack bookshelves to heirloom-quality tables. As one of the most trusted names in the industry, E.W. Hannas, Inc. provides precision-milled dowels and dowel pins, as well as various accessories, to clients around the world. Our full-time U.S.-based molding operations offer a variety of diameters, lengths, tips, and secondary operations tailored to your specific application.

Our extensive product line includes:

We offer flexible fulfillment options, including container and pallet rates, blanket orders, and just-in-time delivery. Contact us or request a custom quote today, and let our knowledgeable sales team help you find the perfect solution for your next project.