Standard Wood Sample

Product Specifications

Sample Size: 4½" × 4½" square

Wood Species: Oak, Rustic QSWO, Rustic Cherry, Brown Maple, Sap Cherry, QSWO, Cherry, Elm, Hickory, Rustic Hickory, and Hard Maple

Finish: Your choice of stain, applied to the wood species you select

See It in Your Space

A wood stain sample lets you judge the exact wood and finish in the room where your furniture will live. Hold it against your wall paint or wallpaper in daylight and again under evening lamps, since warm and cool bulbs change how a stain reads. Set it beside your sofa fabric, rug, and curtains to see whether the undertones work together. Compare it with your floors, trim, and the wood pieces you already own. If you're mixing woods, look for a clear contrast rather than a near-match, and pair a bold grain like oak or hickory with a calmer one like maple or cherry. Think about hardware and metal finishes too. A few minutes with a sample in hand takes the guesswork out of a piece built to your order.

Choosing a Sample

This standard sample covers the wood and stain options offered on most of our solid wood furniture. Each species brings its own character, from the ray fleck of quartersawn white oak to the bold grain contrast of hickory, and the same stain can look quite different from one wood to the next. Learn more on our Wood Characteristics page. Keep in mind that your custom sample is cut and stained to your order. Once it's processed, you should receive your samples in approximately two weeks.

Because wood is a natural material and screens vary, colors can differ slightly from what you see online. Some variation between your sample and your finished piece should also be expected, as every board is unique and takes stain in its own way.