Abstract: A frame and strip assembly for mounting an edge portion of a panel. The assembly includes a frame member having a channel-like recess for receiving the edge portion of the panel and a mounting strip adapted to be received in the recess. The strip includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls defining a generally U-shaped cross section. The upper portion of each of the side walls of the mounting strip defines a transversely extending wing-like flange. The flanges and the side walls of the mounting strip are in a substantially continuous and coextensive engagement with the frame member adjacent to the recess and the panel to suspend the edge portion of the panel in the frame member and to firmly secure the edge portion of the panel in the mounting strip, thereby both preventing contact between the panel edge and the frame member and movement between the panel edge and the mounting strip.

Abstract: A connection joint for use in constructing an article of furniture by the connection of a tubular member to a second member which is inserted in a cut out in the tubular member. An insert clamp within the tubular member surrounds the second member which is held to the tubular member by a fastener engaging the insert clamp.