Is the outside wood surface stained dark brown or is the outside surface coated with laminate?
742716
The wood appears solid and durable. It isn't a laminate. If a solid simple rich wood is what you are after this will not disappoint you.
459982
It looks like oak and could have been stained. I chose a varnish without stain. Ot seems sturdy.
865027
Mine was a dark brown, like dark woodwork. Looks nice, works good. It sucks up a few bugs too!
1354496
It is a dark wood but not as dark as pictured. I will upload a picture of the two pieces I bought.
1124203
It is wood. Some protection needed. The finish will deteriorate just being outside, mine is on a covered porch, so it has some protection. Wood swells when moist, the lid on mine does not work properly any longer.
427979
Yes, solid wood with a dark stain. I have had the set for nearly 6 months and they are great.
320115
It's cherry wood, so dark brown with a cherry hue-and very shiny! No red though, just cherry wood color.
855800
It is a mottled deep brown. Looks good in garden and appears to be decent coating.
1190925
the wood base is a routed plywood that's been stained brown. No problems as of yet to cracking or burning.
1635015
Very very dark brown with faux wood grain! very nice finish. i hope this helps you.
1365478
Not sure as to the wood though I believe it is mahogany. The stain is a dark cherry or mahogany with red felt. The photo included is pretty accurate as to appearance actually.
298605
it is cherry colored it is a laminate. Also my hubby said it was a total pain to put together.
578069
I don't remember if the ad stated the type of wood. It's not very thick and it's not pressure-treated. I used a transparent deck stain on mine. It has been outside a year, and it still looks great.
1037303
It's a dark wood finish, but not almost black. I would describe it as closer to coffee grounds or a little lighter than dark chocolate. Not full black. It has warm brown tones to it that you can see. When I get home I can take a closer look and see what I can compare it to.
427980
mine appear to have been turned from a solid piece of some light wood, and then stained dark brown. They are not made of what we old timers call 'beaverboard'
110664
The wood part is brown and black with some tints of orange/rust color here and there. . It's a blended rustic look. The metal panel below is black.
221600
It is stained but I would add waterproofing. I received it in late October but have not built it yet.