how does the black oak color compare to ikea's black brown?
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I can't compare , as I'm not faniline with ikeas coloration. It is very dark, the color on line is pretty much spot on. But, unless you MUST have this desk....I'd say move on. It's really too light for any kind of regular use. I'm disappointed in my purchase, and frankly should have know better than to buy something so inexpensive and expect more.
327520
It matches my Ikea 'black/brown' bedroom furniture perfectly! So I don't know if that really makes it black, but it's very, very dark.
485263
Keep in mind that the expresso cherry is more brownish than the black cherry tone on the dresser. if you search for both items (one after the other on your Amazon bar you will be able to compare the colors better and have a better appreciation of the color difference
390646
not sure, maybe the black is a better seller so they can get away with charging more.. I cant imagine there being any other differences other than color. the brown is very dark.
94464
The unit is more brown. With that being said, if you need a new piece from Storkcraft when putting the unit together, they ask you numerous questions about where the unit was made, the lot number and when it was manufactured. This tells me that even their own furniture does not match other pieces from month to month or year to year. They do not consistently match their stains.
2137183
I think so I looks a dark oak with a red cast, The nightstands I am using are from a previous set that was poster cherry and they look great, but not as well as the black accent piece that I put in the room.
820299
The color looks like an the dark oak stain to me. This color finish is often called a walnut stain. It is close in appearance to the color in the picture when it is expanded. I have an old oak headboard that I was trying to match both in style and in color. It matches in color fairly well, maybe very slightly redder than my headboard but not noticeably. It will likely fade in color somewhat over the years. I was pleased with this purchase.
1725457
my mom actually purchased the storkcraft Beatrice Combo Tower Chest in oak and although it doesnt match EXACTLY its pretty close and looks amazing with the crib!! hope this helps :)
327518
It is very dark in color. I wouldnt say that it is black nor dark brown. It matches my other cherry finished furniture.
546560
VERY similar. There are color variations in the stain as the picture indicates that vary enough the cabinet could blend with many finishes. Those areas that appear lighter think would be called a "golden oak" and the areas that appear darker have warm browns to almost a cherry or mahogany appearance especially in the detail work. My cabinet is beautiful and has already gotten many compliments. The way this has been stained gives it a very european olde world look. Hope that helps
1673045
we have golden oak cabinets. It's not a true match, it's darker than the golden oak, so definetely darker than natural oak finish. It is a nice looking piece of furniture, but not oakey, more a cinamon color. (they call it a distressed oak, but it's not oak wood). it can work as a compliment to your natural oak, but not a match.
1751836
Mine is black and I LOVE it - I put it next to my entertainment center- hardly takes up room and holds lots of DVD's and CD's. And it's easy to assemble. It definitely is NOT brown.
1865296
This leans more toward the dark wood. My chair and ottoman are both dark wood with the chocolate brown color . Love this set!
2246979
I have them both. This one is fine but the IKEA is wider and a bit more substantial.
664785
It is definitely dark brown/black. The wood trim is lighter than the faux leather top. It's cute though.
1069598
It is very black not brown at all. I really enjoy this bookcase as it is constructed of a very thick and stable wood and matches my other black furniture beautifully
1745306
The table is more of a dark brown, not a true black. We already had chairs which are also a dark brown so it was a close ( but not perfect) match .