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Black Walnut & White Oak Furniture in Premium Hardwoods

Black Walnut & White Oak gathers every piece we build in our two premium species, for shoppers who want a dining table, chair or bed in something beyond our signature knotty alder. About 95% of what we make is alder, so these designs represent a smaller, more select part of our work.

Every piece here is made to order, with the species and finish available varying by design. Browse the full range below, or use the individual finish collections for Satin, Umber, Sandstone and Hazel to narrow your search by color.

What Is the Difference Between Black Walnut and White Oak?

Black walnut: known for its natural deep tone, offered in Satin and Umber.
White oak: a premium oak offered in Sandstone and Hazel, with a natural-tone Satin sample.
Both: solid American hardwoods with natural grain and color variation.

Black walnut brings depth and richness, and suits rooms where the furniture should be a focal point. White oak offers grain-forward texture that works across many styles. Both are finished by hand and sealed with a polyurethane topcoat.

Four Finishes Across Two Species

Satin on Black Walnut: shows walnut's natural deep tone.
Umber on Black Walnut: a deeper walnut tone.
Sandstone on White Oak: a white oak finish, best judged on a sample.
Hazel on White Oak: a second white oak finish for side-by-side comparison.

Each finish has its own collection, but this page brings them together so you can browse by design first. Pick the piece that fits your room, then choose the species and finish that suit your light and flooring.

Pieces Available in Premium Species

Dining tables: Allyson, Bailey, Baluster, Farmhouse, French Country and Heirloom Dining Tables.
Oval and petite: Fulton Oval, Heirloom Oval and Olivia Petite Dining Tables.
Seating: Everly Side Dining Chair.
Bedroom: Olivia Arch Bed.

Dining tables make up most of this collection, available in rectangular, oval, round and square shapes. The Everly Side Dining Chair and Olivia Arch Bed extend the premium species into seating and the bedroom.

Find Premium Hardwood Furniture Made for Life

Made to order: built in our Arkansas woodshop to your size and options.
Trade program: trade pricing and complimentary sample boxes for designers and architects.
Delivery: white-glove to the contiguous 48 states; no Hawaii, Alaska or international.

Species choice is easiest with the wood in hand, so order finish samples in walnut and white oak, and read our finish color guide to see how they compare with our alder and oak finishes.

Black Walnut & White Oak FAQs

What is the difference between black walnut and white oak furniture?

Black walnut is known for its natural deep tone and is offered in Satin and Umber, while white oak offers grain-forward texture and is offered in Sandstone and Hazel. Both are solid American hardwoods with natural grain and color variation, finished by hand and sealed with a polyurethane topcoat.

Which finishes are available on black walnut and white oak?

Four finishes span our two premium species: Satin on Black Walnut, which shows walnut's natural deep tone; Umber on Black Walnut, a deeper walnut tone; and Sandstone and Hazel on White Oak. A Satin on White Oak sample, a natural tone with a soft satin sheen, is also available.

What pieces are offered in black walnut or white oak?

Dining tables make up most of the Black Walnut & White Oak collection, including the Allyson, Bailey, Baluster, Farmhouse, French Country and Heirloom, plus the Fulton Oval, Heirloom Oval and Olivia Petite. The Everly Side Dining Chair and Olivia Arch Bed extend the premium species into seating and the bedroom.

Why choose walnut or white oak instead of knotty alder?

Choose black walnut or white oak when you want a premium species beyond our signature knotty alder, which makes up about 95% of what we build. Walnut brings depth and richness for a focal-point piece, while white oak offers grain-forward texture that works across many styles.

How do I decide between black walnut and white oak?

Species choice is easiest with the wood in hand, so order finish samples in walnut and white oak and view them together in the room where the piece will live. Our finish color guide also shows how both compare with our alder and oak finishes.

About James & James

James & James is a handcrafted furniture brand founded in 2011 in Springdale, Arkansas, specializing in solid hardwood furniture made to order in the USA. We design and build dining tables, beds, desks, chairs, and outdoor pieces by hand in our Arkansas woodshop, using premium American hardwoods including knotty alder, white oak, and black walnut. Every piece is fully customizable in size, stain, and finish, and select chairs and beds are crafted in partnership with Amish and Mennonite woodworkers in rural Indiana. Heirloom-quality, built to last generations — furniture Made For Life

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