Hinges & connections, the detail fully embraced

At JOA, custom design hardware is never concealed. Hinges, screws, and connections are conceived as integral design elements — specifically designed for our projects, aesthetically perfected, and fully claimed as a visual signature of our creative identity.

In the world of custom furniture, hardware is too often treated as a technical detail to be hidden. At JOA, we make the opposite choice: to embrace connections, to showcase them, to integrate them as constitutive elements of a piece’s overall design. Our signature hinges have been developed specifically for JOA. Their unique design — clean, consistent with the aesthetics of our projects — allows them to be showcased without compromise. Far from visually burdening a piece of furniture, they contribute to its formal interpretation and strengthen the overall coherence. Our design screws follow the same logic. Aesthetically developed for JOA, their design is such that it is fully embraced and therefore showcased in our creations. Their visible presence is not an admission of rusticity — it is a deliberate choice, an affirmation that every detail, even the most functional, deserves to be thoughtfully designed and refined. This comprehensive approach to custom design hardware reflects an unwavering commitment to excellence: at JOA, nothing is left to chance, nothing is hidden. Every connection, every assembly, every point of contact between materials is treated with the same care as the form, material, or finish. It is this total coherence, from the visible to the invisible, that defines a JOA creation — manufactured in our Belgian workshop, from conception to installation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about custom hardware

Why does JOA choose to display its hinges and screws rather than concealing them? +

It's a deliberate aesthetic and philosophical stance. In many standard furniture productions, hardware is hidden because it wasn't designed to be seen. At JOA, we have developed custom-designed hardware that deserves to be showcased — hinges and screws whose design is as meticulously crafted as the rest of the furniture. Embracing visible connections is a statement that the quality of craftsmanship has nothing to hide.

Are your hinges and screws available from other manufacturers? +

No. Our hinges and screws were developed specifically for JOA — they are not commercially available. Like our signature brass handles, they are an exclusive identifying marker of our creations. Finding them on a piece of furniture means immediately recognizing a JOA creation, even in its most functional details.

Are these hardware elements available in different finishes? +

Our signature hinges and screws are offered in finishes consistent with our material palette — notably in brass, for natural harmony with our signature handles and the gilded details of our creations. Depending on the projects and material combinations, we select the finish most suitable for the overall piece to ensure perfect visual coherence between each component of the furniture.

Don't visible connections weaken the furniture's solidity? +

Not at all. The solidity of an assembly does not depend on its visibility, but on the quality of its design and components. Our hinges and connections are chosen and developed for their technical performance as much as for their aesthetic appeal. Displaying a connection simply means accepting that it will be seen — which requires even greater care in terms of precision and finish.

Does this approach to hardware apply to all your furniture? +

Yes, it is a constant in our approach to custom furniture design. Whether for a bookcase, a walk-in closet, a kitchen, or a bathroom cabinet, we integrate the treatment of connections and hardware as an integral component of the design from the very conception phase. Some projects call for more discreet hardware, while others highlight it more — but in all cases, it is chosen, thoughtfully designed, and embraced.

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With JOA, you benefit from expertise in interior design. From the initial sketch to installation, JOA designs, manufactures, and installs custom furniture, with complete mastery of the process and a constant attention to detail. Every project immerses us in a new universe, your own. Whether it’s a specific space or a complete interior design, we offer you a unique creation.