Stain & Upholstery Sample Builder

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Free samples are 2" x 4" and the perfect way to verify the color. Some specialty finishes are not available in this size.

Free sample orders ship within 5 business days of order placement.

The large samples are 4" x 4" and 6" x 8" and show more of the grain and color. Price for large samples: 4"x4": $25.00 or 6" x 8": $45.00. Price includes shipping.

Please reach out to our sales team to place an order for larger samples. Larger samples are made to order and will take longer to receive than the free samples.

If you would like to return the larger samples at your cost, reach out to our sales team who can apply a credit to your furniture order.

Stain Samples

We have over 10 standard wood types in colors from natural to ebony. We also offer painted finishes. You can choose specialty techniques such as burnishing and distressing.

Upholstery Samples

We offer a wide variety of upholstery options. We suggest Easy Living Performance, Revolution Performance fabric, or leather for dining furniture.

Red Oak Samples

Red Oak is a classic wood type that is perfect for a traditional-styled home. It has been a staple of Amish furniture builders and provides a warm, comfortable ambiance. Examples of furniture in Red Oak are in the picture thumbnails.

Tone:
Orange-reddish hue with the sapwood being white to light brown.
Grain:
Pronounced opened grain. The stain absorbs into this open grain pattern becoming darker where the grain is close and lighter where the grain is more open.
Durability:
Very durable with good wear resistance. The grain pattern can help hide minor dents and wear.
Overall Look:
This is an ideal choice if you desire a warm or more traditional look.
Density:
Red Oak has a rating of 1290 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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Red Oak is a classic wood type that is perfect for a traditional-styled home. It has been a staple of Amish furniture builders and provides a warm, comfortable ambiance. Examples of furniture in R...

Almond

Bel Air

Briar

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Dark Knight

Earthtone

Ebony

Grey Flannel

Harvest

Hoosier Special

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Scarlet

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Cherry Samples

Cherry wood has been a traditional favorite for formal dining room furniture. The beautiful grain and the wood's ability to darken and warm over time offers a beautiful and rich look for your dining set. This would offer the perfect backdrop for Sunday dinners and family celebrations.

Tone
The heartwood of cherry varies from a rich red to reddish brown, while the sapwood is creamy-white in contrast. Over time it will darken with exposure to light and heat. Cherry wood has a natural reddish hue and this warmth is intensified by all of the cherry stains.
Grain
Cherry wood has a fine satin-smooth texture and a circular grain pattern. The wood may also naturally contain brown pith flecks and small pit pockets. When stained, this fine grain has a very even-toned finish.
Durability
Because it is a softer hardwood, it is more prone to denting with heavy use.
Overall Look
The fine grain pattern is perfect for a formal, traditional look or an updated transitional feel.
Density
Cherry has a rating of 950 on the Janka Hardness scale*.

Note: Rustic Cherry samples are not available. Because these are natural characteristics we cannot ensure they would appear in each sample. They will stain the same as regular Cherry.

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Almond

Asbury

Bel Air

Briar

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Earthtone

Harvest

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Sealy

Scarlet

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Brown Maple Samples

Brown Maple's smooth grain and variegated grain offers a more contemporary look. This wood type is highly versatile depending on the style you are trying to achieve. From a more formal look with darker stains to a country chic look with paint and stain, Brown Maple is the perfect choice for your family's eclectic style.

Tone
Features a unique combination of brown, tan, white, and cream streaks
Grain
The grain pattern is smooth and characterized by varying light to dark streaks. It absorbs medium to dark stains well and its smooth surface is ideal for painted finishes. Choosing a lighter colored stain will best showcase the natural range of grain colors in Brown Maple, while a darker stain will blend the grain colors better.
Durability
It is a softer hardwood so it is more prone to scratches and denting with heavy use.
Overall Look
Perfect for a transitional look and can be a perfect choice for either light, dark or painted pieces.
Density
Brown Maple has a rating of 950 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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Almond

Asbury

Bel Air

Briar

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Driftwood

Earthtone

Flint

Harvest

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Hard Maple Samples

The smooth, blonde grain lends itself perfectly to a contemporary and chic look. A Hard Maple dining set would compliment a modern dining room and is the perfect backdrop for cocktail parties and formal dining.

Tone
The sapwood is creamy white with a golden hue and the heartwood varies from light to dark golden brown.
Grain
The wood has a close, fine texture and a light circular grain pattern. The light tone of Hard Maple makes the stain colors appear bold and bright, while the hard and smooth texture makes it less suited to dark stains.
Durability
Hard Maple is one of the hardest domestic woods in the USA and sometimes referred to as Rock Maple. Because of its hardness, it is very durable.
Overall look
The minimal grain pattern of Hard Maple make it the perfect choice for a transitional, contemporary or modern look. This wood captures light and brightens any space.
Density
Hard Maple has a rating of 1450 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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The smooth, blonde grain lends itself perfectly to a contemporary and chic look. A Hard Maple dining set would compliment a modern dining room and is the perfect backdrop for cocktail parties and ...

Almond

Asbury

Briar

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Driftwood

Earthtone

Flint

Harvest

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Plain Sawn White Oak

Plain Sawn White Oak offers a straight-grain pattern. The clearer medium-toned wood can help achieve a more contemporary look.

Tone
This wood has cooler medium brown with sage undertones.
Grain
White Oak absorbs stains richly and evenly. The natural variation in the grain pattern will be enhanced with staining.
Durability
Very durable with good wear resistance. The grain pattern can help hide minor dents and wear.
Overall Look
If you love the look of open grain pattern but looking for a more contemporary over all look, White Oak is a great choice!
Density
White Oak has a rating of 1360 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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Plain Sawn White Oak offers a straight-grain pattern. The clearer medium-toned wood can help achieve a more contemporary look.

Tone
This wood has coo...

Asbury

Bel Air

Bamboo

Carbon

Harvest

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Hickory Samples

Hickory has been the traditional choice for a very rustic look. The strong grain pattern offers a striking look that echoes visions of lodges and cabins. This can help bring the outdoors into your dining room for a rustic and casual look.

Tone
Hickory has contrasting reddish and cream colors.
Grain
It has a medium grain that gives an earthy feel with a smooth look.
Durability
It is the strongest wood type that we offer. Due to the density of this wood, it can be prone to warping and cracking and does require even more attention to the room's humidity level.
Overall Look
The contrasting streaks in the grain pattern provide a more rustic look and a striking piece of furniture.
Density
Hickory has a rating of 1820 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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Almond

Asbury

Bel Air

Briar

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Driftwood

Earthtone

Ebony

Grey Flannel

Harvest

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Walnut Samples

The rich golden to grey tones of Walnut are perfect for a modern and contemporary look. The grain pattern makes this the perfect choice for a room where the furniture can take center stage. Highlight the grain further by pairing it with furniture with clean lines or unique details.

Tone
Walnut has a rich chocolate or purplish brown color with hints of grey, black, and sometimes golden streaks. It is the only dark brown hardwood grown domestically. Over time it will take on a light golden brown color, which is slight and almost unnoticeable.
Grain
It has a beautiful grain pattern, characterized by a lot of movement and streaks.
Durability
It is a medium-dense hardwood and can be prone to denting with heavy use. The grain pattern will help hide some minor wear.
Overall look
The grey and rich tones of Walnut is perfect for making a statement and can be either a contemporary or a formal statement piece.
Density
Walnut has a rating of 1010 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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Almond

Asbury

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Golden Pecan

Harvest

Limed Oak

Natural

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Quarter Sawn White Oak Samples

Quarter Sawn White Oak offers a unique look with a linear grain pattern. This wood type is a favorite choice for mission and arts & crafts styled homes. Paired with furniture with mortise and tenon joinery or slats and corbels, this can add a craftsmen-style look to your home.

Tone
This wood has cooler white to sage undertones.
Grain
Quarter Sawn White Oak has a unique grain pattern which is achieved by cutting the wood at a 90-degree angle to the tree's growth rings which exhibits a tight grain with dramatic light and dark tones. Quarter Sawn White Oak absorbs stains richly and evenly. The natural variation of color exhibited in the wood grain is enhanced with staining.
Durability
Very durable with good wear resistance. The grain pattern can help hide minor dents and wear.
Overall Look
If you love furniture with texture, then Quarter Sawn is a great choice. It is the perfect look for mission and craftsman styles.
Density
Quarter Sawn White Oak has a rating of 1360 on the Janka Hardness Scale*.

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Quarter Sawn White Oak offers a unique look with a linear grain pattern. This wood type is a favorite choice for mission and arts & crafts styled homes. Paired with furniture with mortise and t...

Almond

Asbury

Bel Air

Briar

Burnt Umber

Carbon

Dark Knight

Driftwood

Earthtone

Ebony

Harvest

Limed Oak

Michael's Cherry

Natural

Sealy

Tavern

Vintage Antique

Specialty Finish Samples

Our Special Finishes allow for a slightly different look than a stained table. These offer either paint or paint and stain with special techniques applied to give it a different look.

Burnishing: This technique uses a darker stain applied to the edges of the item to give it an aged look.
Glaze: A glaze is similar to burnishing. It is a specialty technique that is applied over the stain or paint to accentuate the finer details and give it an aged look.
Rub Through: This is a specialty technique that is most often done with painted furniture but can be done with stained pieces as well. The paint is rubbed off on the edges and in specific areas (like table and chair legs), to give it a more rustic and used/worn look.
Distressing: This specialty technique is when the furniture is distressed before it is finished to look like it has been used or to give it a more rustic look with denting, nicks, pinholes, eased edges, etc. It is a random and subjective process.

For more information and pictures, check out Specialty Finishes Explained.

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Our Special Finishes allow for a slightly different look than a stained table. These offer either paint or paint and stain with special techniques applied to give it a different look.