Does the dark espresso look like black or can you see some brown?
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It only appears black in the photo. It is actually an extremely dark brown, more or less like coffee.
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I am very comfortable in calling this a true espresso. It is definitely not close to black but it does have a slight reddish hue so I believe it would go well with dark cherry but I would still call it espresso.
775839
It's a rich dark brown. I would call it espresso. A REALLY great desk!!! We have been thrilled!!!
17765
It's dark espresso. Put it beside black, and you can see the difference. Stick it into a relatively dark space in a room, and it may look black.
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.
297695
I would say its a black/brown color, a very consistent dark espresso finish.
10976
I have the espresso version, and the legs are definitely black. The leather cover is expresso, but it is still pretty dark. Good construction, though, very sturdy...
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It's a very dark brown/cherry. Not an Espresso black/brown if that's what you're looking for.
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Mine is much darker than pictured. I'm starting to wonder if I got the cherry one in a box marked espresso by mistake..
652245
It is a dark mocha brown but you could hardly tell its not black unless you look at it up close
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.
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I think espresso is darker, you problem could ask them to send you a picture to your email of both wood stains.
651642
It very dark espresso with some lighter brown contours. It is stunning in person!
580798
The espresso baskets are very very dark brown. They aren't a true black but may look that way in dim lighting.
369072
It is more on the black side than espresso. It is definitely darker than how it appears in the picture.I am quite pleased with it though considering the price point.The drawer is a very handy feature.
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maybe it looks different in the pictures due to lighting, but they are a dark espresso brown- near black. Also note the leather is ivory, not pure white. Buy it!
2061971
I think it was listed as espresso. It is such a dark brown that it really looks black. It's in a room that isn't really well lit so it looks black.