The color states "black woodgrain" but I have seen this same unit elsewhere described as "espresso" - Is the unit truly black, or dark brown?
234040
The one I ordered was truly black. The only problem was that I wanted espresso.I do love the look of the bookcase, though it was a little challenge putting it together. I did it by myself. (I am 82 yrs. of age)
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.
234042
I noticed the same thing before I bought it, but had rooms with each so it didn't matter to me. It is definitely black
2041383
This piece is very dark espresso in color. If you have it in a room brightly lit then maybe you would see more of the brown but my living room is not that well lit and it definitely looks black. I have black and other espresso furniture and they all blend well together.
1317094
Its a rich chocolate brown with a slight red undertone. We have it with espresso dressers and those are almost black it looks a little mismatched to be honest.
2048835
Espresso! Black Coffee... has a brown tint but yes might as well be called black...
799453
It is not black. It is a very dark brown. Matches most of the esspresso/cappuccino furniture colors.
313083
I bought it hoping it was black or at least espresso, but in direct sunlight its purple! Indoors its appears cherry. Definitely not black.
528517
It is a deep, rich dark brown. "Espresso" is a very apt description. It is beautiful and I am very pleased with it.
858970
There are different color/stain options for this set. I'm happy with the set, but I ordered it in "espresso", which really was more of a dark brown/walnut kind of color. If you're not sure if the "black" version is really black, I would ask the seller or see if other reviewers have commented on the color.
636312
It is a darker wood. I'd say more mahogany. It is not a light colored wood. NOT maple. NOT espresso. A beautiful darker wood piece.I'd agree with the statement: "dark and rich". This table is my prized piece of furniture. I LOVE it.... so much that we have one in our vacation rental AND in our home.
2255275
I'd call it a deep, warm espresso shade, so yes, it's a dark brown. A very natural-looking dark brown.
1527046
It's a very dark brown....like an espresso....def not black but very dark brown...does that help?
1772935
It's the dark espresso brown so passes as black in my book when pairing other color scenes with it. (In my book anyways)
1040330
I think espresso would be darker.it does look like you see in the picture. The wood is beautiful, it doesn't look cheap.
1019252
Dark espresso brown. Same finish as many Target espresso bookshelves. Super sturdy, beautiful when together... but use another set of hands as the directions state as it would be difficult without.
154496
It is sold as espresso, and is a very very dark brown that looks almost black.Allot of furniture has that color finish these days. It's well built, and sturdy with heavy canvas stitched straps, and not stapled.
580798
The espresso baskets are very very dark brown. They aren't a true black but may look that way in dim lighting.
297695
I would say its a black/brown color, a very consistent dark espresso finish.