Is the black oak color actually black? In some of the pictures it looks more brown.
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Our product is black. It is particle board with an oak embossed grain pattern - painted black. The manufacturer supplied a black finish pen which you can use to color the intersection of the various pieces where they meet and may show the lighter shade of the particle board. I didn't have to use the pen. We are very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone.
1242228
It is definitely black. Has a bit of a sheen to it, not high gloss but not matte either.
1242229
I would say black there is a slight wood grain look but definately not brown
66911
It's dark brown; nearly black. The light "walnut" color in the picture is a tad misleading.
1289698
Mine looks like a deep deep brown. Darker than my walnut stuff, but I probably wouldn't mistake it for black.
860377
It suits me, however it is darker than honey or American oak but much lighter than English oak. My best effort is light brown with some golden hues.
530882
I don't think it is that dark. It's a very dark brown but in no way looks black.
2124925
Hello, the color represented at the website is very accurate. It's not a flat black, because the (simulated) wood grain finish reflects light in places, but there is no brown color in it. I've used this desk for several hours every day for the past year and it still looks great and works very well. It's very solid and I'm very happy with it. I think you will be as well.
1529085
I'd agree with the previous answer. I'd actually call it a Honey Oak (just a bit darker than Natural Oak), but definitely not yellow. The picture does not do it justice.
228485
It's very dark brown/ cherry. From far I almost responded saying black but upon getting a closer look its dark brown/cherry but its real dark so you can't tell much. Hope it helps!
337389
This s medium colored oak. The picture looks a little more golden, it is slightly darker than the picture.
29089
Yes, it is black, at least mine is. That's the only reason I got it.... all the others seem to be dark brown.I like this - everyone comments on it - it is in my entrance. Great idea since I have no closet there for shoes.
1203596
Honestly,I think its more black --some of the" distressing" does add a slight touch of brown but it matches my other pieces (a computer cabinet and a buffet)which are black.
1702332
It's a really really dark brown. Only with direct light on it can you tell it's brown. Otherwise, looks pretty much black.
1491125
Well, it's definitely not a medium dark color. It's a light color and appears to me to be light oak. It's not really wood. It's a thin paper covering, very sensitive to wear.
829506
it's like a dark brown. I thought it was black when I ordered it but it's not. it looks pretty close to black...but not quite.
831663
It is very dark brown, but not black. In some lighting the table top looks almost black, but if you have it in natural light or a room with lots of light you can tell it is dark brown. Hope this helps!
234041
You know, until you asked, I thought it was black. However, I would have to say, a really deep brown is probably closer to the truth. For me, it works but then I'm not matching it to any thing else.
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Yes, I think it is dark, but generally I prefer lighter woods (alder, birch, etc). It does not have much red. Do be aware mine was shipped with 2 right side panels instead of one right and one left: they are not interchangeable and i had to custom drill the some holes. But overall it's a nice piece.