A device for securing furniture panels at right angles to one another includes a holding member comprising a plug-like body portion (2) which is fitted in a recess in a major surface of one of the panels. The plug has a front wall (6) which is exposed at an edge of the panel and is substantially flush with the panel edge. An opening (12) is provided in the front wall (6) which extends into the body portion (2) to define a chamber (10) which accommodates a securing member (16). The top wall (4) of the plug, which is exposed at the major surface of the first panel, includes an opening (22) which connects with the chamber (10) allowing access to tighten the securing member (16) to engage a second, substantially perpendicular panel and draw it towards the first. According to one aspect of the invention the lower surface (28) of the chamber (10) is formed to allow unobstructed movement of the securing member (16) when it is inserted through the top wall opening (22) to a position substantially perpendicular to the second panel with its leading end protruding through the opening (12) in the front wall (6). According to another aspect of the invention a third opening (18) is provided opposite the opening (12) in the front wall (6) to allow alternative access for insertion of the securing member (16) before the plug is positioned in the panel recess. This third opening (18) and the opening in the top wall (22) are separated by a bridge portion of the plug-like body (2).
