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Joiner Collection

Step into the workshop of a skilled carpenter and joiner, where craftsmanship meets artistry

Background imageJoiner Collection: Workshop of a carpenter and joiner

Workshop of a carpenter and joiner
The workshop of a carpenter and joiner, with various activities taking place

Background imageJoiner Collection: Apprenticeship Indenture

Apprenticeship Indenture
An Indenture of Apprenticeship for William Hamilton of Carlisle for 7 years as a cabinet maker & joiner

Background imageJoiner Collection: Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch

Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch
A man guides a piece of wood through a large saw at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Background imageJoiner Collection: Team of Carpenters making a cart

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageJoiner Collection: A Carpenter's Workshop (oil on canvas)

A Carpenter's Workshop (oil on canvas)
XKH152590 A Carpenter's Workshop (oil on canvas) by Wohlers, Julius (1867-1953); 76x68 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany.

Background imageJoiner Collection: WM. A. Joiner, 1915. Creator: Unknown

WM. A. Joiner, 1915. Creator: Unknown
WM. A. Joiner, 1915

Background imageJoiner Collection: Inhabitant of Irkutsk Joiner, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov

Inhabitant of Irkutsk Joiner, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Inhabitant of Irkutsk - Joiner, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

Background imageJoiner Collection: Craig Joiner

Craig Joiner Scotland & Melrose Rugby Union 10 November 1994 Date: 10 November 1994

Background imageJoiner Collection: Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion, Carpenter and Grinder: The Month of January

Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion, Carpenter and Grinder: The Month of January
ALG174482 Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion, Carpenter and Grinder: The Month of January, from a zodiac cycle inspired by the astrological theories of Pietro d Albano (1257-1315) (fresco)

Background imageJoiner Collection: Chair making (litho)

Chair making (litho)
3643727 Chair making (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chair making. Illustration for Graphic Stories of Industries (Collins, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageJoiner Collection: Planing, 1907 (etching & drypoint)

Planing, 1907 (etching & drypoint)
1067344 Planing, 1907 (etching & drypoint) by Chandler, George Walter (1866-1928); 14x19.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. Arthur Kramer, Sr.; American, out of copyright

Background imageJoiner Collection: St Marys, Rotherhithe

St Marys, Rotherhithe
View of St Marys Church, Rotherhithe. It was built in 1714-15, to a design by John James, a major architect of his day (and an associate of Sir Christopher Wren)

Background imageJoiner Collection: Carpenters at work, detail from the Life of St. Julian the Hospitaller window in

Carpenters at work, detail from the Life of St. Julian the Hospitaller window in
XIR232120 Carpenters at work, detail from the Life of St. Julian the Hospitaller window in the north ambulatory (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Background imageJoiner Collection: Sieur Jadots joinery workshop (colour engraving)

Sieur Jadots joinery workshop (colour engraving)
CHT164293 Sieur Jadots joinery workshop (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Atelier de sieur Jadot)

Background imageJoiner Collection: Menuisier en 1580 (engraving)

Menuisier en 1580 (engraving)
3646118 Menuisier en 1580 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menuisier en 1580. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Background imageJoiner Collection: The ferry, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex

The ferry, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, and the premises of G F Woolver, Carpenter and Joiner. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageJoiner Collection: The Carpenter, illustration from a book on the crafts, c. 1899 (colour litho)

The Carpenter, illustration from a book on the crafts, c. 1899 (colour litho)
CHT219370 The Carpenter, illustration from a book on the crafts, c.1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageJoiner Collection: Atelier du sieur Jadot, menuisier, a Paris, 1775 (engraving)

Atelier du sieur Jadot, menuisier, a Paris, 1775 (engraving)
3646119 Atelier du sieur Jadot, menuisier, a Paris, 1775 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier du sieur Jadot, menuisier, a Paris, 1775)

Background imageJoiner Collection: A joiners shop (oak) (recto of 701107)

A joiners shop (oak) (recto of 701107)
701106 A joiners shop (oak) (recto of 701107) by Tijzer, E. (17th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The man on the left is seemingly working with a jointing plane while the man)

Background imageJoiner Collection: The Carpenter (engraving)

The Carpenter (engraving)
6004309 The Carpenter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Background imageJoiner Collection: J, Joiner (colour litho)

J, Joiner (colour litho)
5234220 J, Joiner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J, Joiner. Pictorial alphabet)

Background imageJoiner Collection: Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b / w photo)

Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359842 Women acting as mates to joiners making seaplane floats, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageJoiner Collection: Model of a joiners hand saw, c1816

Model of a joiners hand saw, c1816. The saw is marked with a crown and WR patent, and has a steel blade and brass handle. Photographed with a coin for scale

Background imageJoiner Collection: Victorian man in studio photo

Victorian man in studio photo
A Victorian man in a studio photo, probably around the time of his marriage in 1879. He is Walter Watson of Derby, joiner and carpenter. Date: circa 1879

Background imageJoiner Collection: Elandre Van Der Burgh & Joiner

Elandre Van Der Burgh & Joiner
Elandre Van Der Burgh and Joiner Scotland A V South Africa Rugby Union Scotland A V South Africa Rugby Union 09 November 1994 Date: 09 November 1994

Background imageJoiner Collection: London Trade Card - Henry Sidgier, Carpenter

London Trade Card - Henry Sidgier, Carpenter
London Trade Card - Henry Sidgier, carpenter, joiner and undertaker, near Temple Bar. 18th century

Background imageJoiner Collection: Mastaba of Ti. Interior. Egypt

Mastaba of Ti. Interior. Egypt
Egypt. Saqqara. Mastaba of Ti. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Relief depicting carpenters building wooden boats

Background imageJoiner Collection: Stephen College - 2

Stephen College - 2
STEPHEN COLLEGE - k.a. The Protestant Joiner, involved in the Popish Plot affair; his vehement anti-Papal activities led to his being hanged and drawn for treason. Date: 1635 - 1681

Background imageJoiner Collection: Stephen College - 1

Stephen College - 1
STEPHEN COLLEGE - k.a. The Protestant Joiner, involved in the Popish Plot affair; his vehement anti-Papal activities led to his being hanged and drawn for treason. Date: 1635 - 1681

Background imageJoiner Collection: Joiners workshop, making coaches and sedan chairs, from Encyclopedia

Joiners workshop, making coaches and sedan chairs, from Encyclopedia
XIR164700 Joiners workshop, making coaches and sedan chairs, from Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84), 1762 edition (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageJoiner Collection: Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Background imageJoiner Collection: Cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London 1940s

Cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London 1940s
Two men operate a machine at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Background imageJoiner Collection: Selecting timber at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London

Selecting timber at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
A man selects a piece of wood at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Background imageJoiner Collection: Cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London 1940s

Cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London 1940s
A man screws doors to a cabinet or cupboard at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Background imageJoiner Collection: Welsh Cabinet Makers with prams

Welsh Cabinet Makers with prams
The shop of W. Davies, a Cabinet Maker and Undertaker, of Station Road, Llanelli who was known as Davies the Celfi (Davies the Furniture)

Background imageJoiner Collection: Mother Hubbard / Laughing

Mother Hubbard / Laughing
She went to the joiners To buy him a coffin, But when she came back The poor dog was laughing Date: 1890s

Background imageJoiner Collection: Workshop of a cartwright

Workshop of a cartwright
A cartwrights workshop, with the finished product being assembled outside in the street


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Step into the workshop of a skilled carpenter and joiner, where craftsmanship meets artistry. Apprenticeship indentures line the walls, testaments to the dedication and commitment required to master this ancient trade. In bustling Shoreditch, cabinet makers meticulously shape wood into exquisite pieces that adorn homes with timeless elegance. Witness a team of talented carpenters as they painstakingly construct a sturdy cart, their synchronized movements showcasing years of experience and expertise. Transport yourself back to the early 1900s when carpentry was not just a profession but an integral part of everyday life in London. Marvel at a vintage trade card featuring Henry Sidgier, Carpenter extraordinaire, proudly displaying his skills on intricate woodwork projects. Explore the diverse influences that shaped this craft throughout history - from Pietro d'Albano's astrological theories depicted in frescoes like "Ostrich, River, Cobbler, Religion: The Month of January" to lithographs capturing chair-making techniques. Immerse yourself in the world of planing through an enchanting etching & drypoint artwork titled "Planing 1907, " where every stroke captures both precision and passion. Visit St Mary's Church in Rotherhithe and admire its stunning stained glass windows depicting carpenters at work – a testament to their revered place within religious narratives. The name Joiner takes us beyond time and space; it transcends centuries while honoring tradition. From Craig Joiner's modern-day creations that push boundaries to ancient artisans who carved beauty out of raw materials – all share one common thread: an unwavering dedication to their craft. So next time you encounter the word "joiner, " let your imagination run wild with visions of skillful hands shaping wood into functional works of art. Celebrate these unsung heroes who transform humble timber into cherished heirlooms that stand as testaments to human ingenuity across generations.