how dark is it? almost black?
1037303
It's a dark wood finish, but not almost black. I would describe it as closer to coffee grounds or a little lighter than dark chocolate. Not full black. It has warm brown tones to it that you can see. When I get home I can take a closer look and see what I can compare it to.
1037304
It is definitely a dark espresso color. In some lights it reads nearly black, but is a wonderful deep dark dark brown.
1199756
It's dark just like the picture. The description is a bit confusing, I agree.
197365
It is pretty dark. You don't really see the copper/gold highlights that you see in some.
1201806
In my opinion, it is not too dark. It doesn't have quite the brightness or glare as without it. It kind of gives it a kindle feel to me, but I prefer that. It slightly diffuses the light, which is why some may feel it is dark. You can tell a difference.
593453
It's a very, very dark brown. If put out of the light in your home it would look black. I have two of them under a coffee table and they don't look brown, but my house is surrounded by trees and is quite dark inside.
892981
it is dark which is a blackish-charcoal color, at least that was what I found when I ordered.
2135331
More like very dark, almost black, antiqued bronze with occasional coppery reflection. That said, it weathers just about black.
887227
It is very dark but not black. It's a deep, rich brown. The picture is pretty true to color.
829506
it's like a dark brown. I thought it was black when I ordered it but it's not. it looks pretty close to black...but not quite.
1381481
Pretty dark brown.. You can tell it is, but in dim light looks pretty black to be honest
2063874
Yes, I think it is dark, but generally I prefer lighter woods (alder, birch, etc). It does not have much red. Do be aware mine was shipped with 2 right side panels instead of one right and one left: they are not interchangeable and i had to custom drill the some holes. But overall it's a nice piece.
1330803
I know this might sound like a terrible answer but I wouldn't describe it as either light or dark. It's somewhere in between.
593451
Very dark brown, but in good light, onw would not mistake it for black. If you place it next to something that is black, the difference would be even more noticable.
1242228
It is definitely black. Has a bit of a sheen to it, not high gloss but not matte either.
652248
It's definitely dark. From far away it looks like a black, matte finish. Up close and in natural light you can see the cherry in it.
365858
I use it outside so it is never complete dark because of lighting from yard and street. But I would guess inside completely dark, 9 ft well, further with less definition
1575678
It is a very dark brown, like an espresso color. It could almost pass for black.