How visible is the grain in the wood? How does the grain look?
863261
Yes, it is. The color of the item is dark brown but you are still able to see the grain of the wood. Because we use slats the surface is not as wide to where in most cases you'll be able to clear see the grain on wider surfaces. For this item here we are using Mahogany wood which has a beautiful grain to the wood. I'm sure You'll be very happy with your purchase.
2138730
I think the clear case would show the wood grain. Part of the back is clouded and some clear. For sure the clear would show wood grain. I have a white phone with a red cover. Some of the design shows through and the cloudy does not.
200209
Mine has been stained, and the result is definitely not pine looking to me. I wish it were. It looks closer to yellow than pine I am afraid. Perhaps if the staining were done differently you might have a different result, but as I had said in my review, this table was difficult to stain according the the fellow who did it. Each section (Leg, top, drawer face) seemed to "take up" the stain differently. Over the stain he put polyurethane. That may be what is causing the yellowish effect. There is no hint of grain I would like to see. His (and therefore my) recommendation was to buy this if your intention was to paint it. It would be a lovely little table to paint. (hint-hint). Mine has been stained, and the result is definitely not pine looking to me. I wish it were. It looks closer to yellow than pine I am afraid. Perhaps if the staining were done differently you might have a different result, but as I had said in my review, this table was difficult to stain according the the fellow who did it. Each section (Leg, top, drawer face) seemed to "take up" the stain differently. Over the stain he put polyurethane. That may be what is causing the yellowish effect. There is no hint of grain I would like to see. His (and therefore my) recommendation was to buy... » Read More Mine has been stained, and the result is definitely not pine looking to me. I wish it were. It looks closer to yellow than pine I am afraid. Perhaps if the staining were done differently you might have a different result, but as I had said in my review, this table was difficult to stain according the the fellow who did it. Each section (Leg, top, drawer face) seemed to "take up" the stain differently. Over the stain he put polyurethane. That may be what is causing the yellowish effect. There is no hint of grain I would like to see. His (and therefore my) recommendation was to buy this if your intention was to paint it. It would be a lovely little table to paint. (hint-hint). « Show Less
1599943
The wood grain is a vinyl coating to trying to apply a stain would be an exercise in futility, you'd be better off just painting it with a flat black satin paint. Maybe do a little sanding to it first
1873700
Yes, as long as you sand off any varnish that might be on it first. I put two thin coats on pine and it looks great and I can still see the grain through it.
2176567
It looks, feels, and is grained like real wood. And it hasn't melted yet, which is a plus. If it's not wood, it's a close match.
1212664
Not sure about the wood but probably, you can not tell by the grain. It is heavy. Each piece is solidAnd when assembled needs sliders to move. Solid enough to be sat on without bowing.
421058
It's plastic, but it has the wood grain look. Hard to tell unless you get right up to it.
1869848
It is definitely solid wood through its thickness and not veneers. It maybe horizontally pieced from more than one, but with a very solid dove-tail construction with no apparent seams and is very sturdy. It has a very thick varnish or polyurethane type of finish which does obscure the feel of the wood grain, but also makes it very easy to clean.
2201894
rubber wood - like oak, but not as much grain. mine came out great with med. walnut stain.
1580901
I would say it's probably not real wood, but it looks really good and was easy to assemble. The texture is smooth, not grainy.
303028
A deep luster is also my description. It makes the wood look fresh and knew and not a high luster. I hope this helps you.
538122
In my experience, you will not loose the stain but it will be cleaner and appear to be lighter in color. You will be able to see the grain of your wood again.
168869
based on the cost and the weight, I assumed that it is probably made of pine and stained dark. In my inspection, i believe i was right. I do see the grain of wood so it is not compressed wood. It is actually quite beautiful and well made for how little I paid. It does look great with my cherry furniture in the guest room.
1364390
I would say it is VERY dark cherry. But it's not black though, you can still see the wood grain and a tinge of cherry.
1221831
It looks like a pale maple on the top, but I'm not sure about the legs. The top is made of many narrow boards joined. The joins are smooth and, even with several coats of stain and poly with only light sanding before and between each coat, the finish stayed smooth and even. I would buy this table again. As I mentioned in my review, I painted the legs and stained the top a dark walnut - all of it Minwax.
115661
Not sure what kind of wood but the grain is fine more like a Maple than Oak