Medium to Dark Finish Sample Kit
Medium to Dark Finish Sample Kit
Bring Medium to Dark Wood Finishes Into Your Home
The Medium to Dark Finish Sample Kit includes seven solid wood finish samples, arranged from medium to darkest: Almond on Red Oak, Satin on Black Walnut, Tobacco on Alder, Sable on Red Oak, Charred Ember on Alder, Espresso on Red Oak, and Umber on Black Walnut. See and feel each deep tone in your own home before we begin handcrafting your heirloom custom furniture. Lighting, wall colors, and existing decor all change how a darker wood behaves, which makes a physical sample the surest way to choose.
Together, these finishes move from warm, approachable browns to rich, near-black depth. Almond on Red Oak opens the collection as a light-to-mid brown with graceful grain, and Satin on Black Walnut is a refined chocolate brown with a soft satin sheen. Tobacco on Alder bridges mid-tone and dark with a rich brown, while Sable on Red Oak deepens into a dark brown with visible grain. Charred Ember on Alder is a smoldering near-black with subtle warmth, and Espresso on Red Oak is dark and dramatic with pronounced grain. Umber on Black Walnut closes the collection as the deepest, most luxurious tone. Each one suits modern and classic spaces alike.
Compare each finish in your own lighting, alongside your flooring, cabinetry, textiles, and décor.
Sample kits arrive at your doorstep within 3-5 business days—so you can start planning your space without the wait.
Prefer to choose individually?
See the Palette Together
Wood finishes can shift dramatically depending on lighting and surrounding materials. Seeing the full palette side by side makes it easier to understand undertones, depth and natural variation before choosing your furniture finish.
How to Use Your Samples
1. Compare in your space
View the samples in natural and artificial light throughout the day.
2. Pair with your surroundings
Place them beside flooring, cabinetry, paint colors and textiles.
3. Choose with confidence
Use your preferred finish when customizing your James & James furniture.
See These Finishes on Furniture
Medium to Dark Finish Sample Kit FAQs
Are these samples made from real wood?
Are these samples made from real wood?
Yes. Every sample is solid American hardwood with the same finish we use on our furniture. What you hold is the exact wood and finish we'd build your piece in. Because it's real wood, grain, knots, and color vary from piece to piece.
Can I order these samples individually?
Can I order these samples individually?
Yes. Finish samples are also sold individually, so you can order just the finishes you're considering. Fabric swatches for upholstered pieces are available separately as well.
How should I compare finishes at home?
How should I compare finishes at home?
We recommend viewing the samples in the room your new furniture will be placed at different times throughout the day. We'd also recommend setting them next to your flooring, walls, and existing furniture pieces to ensure the stain you love coordinates well with the intended room.
Are sample kit purchases refundable?
Are sample kit purchases refundable?
Samples and swatches are refundable with the purchase of furniture. Every sample box includes a unique discount code that covers the cost of your samples, so you can apply it to your furniture order at a later date.
What size are the wood samples?
What size are the wood samples?
Each finish sample measures 3" x 6" and is 1" thick, large enough to see the grain, color, and sheen in your own light.
Why order samples before buying furniture?
Why order samples before buying furniture?
Seeing the real wood samples in your room allows you choose with confidence, and since the cost is credited toward your order, it's a low-risk step to ensure your furniture matches your expectations.
