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Samples by Wood

Not sure what stain or leather option you’d like?
We want the purchasing process to be as enjoyable and seamless as possible for you.  Browse our samples below and order as many as you like. 

Standard wood and leather samples are $12 each.  Reclaimed Barnwood samples are $31 each.  Up to three samples will be credited towards your order.  If you order more than three samples, you will be provided a full refund once they have been returned to the store.  Recycling samples helps us keep your cost low and be environmentally responsible at the same time!

NOTE:  These are wood samples, we do not sell liquid stain or liquid stain samples.

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Brown Maple

Brown Maple has a fine and uniform grain, with a smooth, even texture. Along with Oak, Brown Maple is generally the least expensive option for solid hardwood furniture. This is not an indication of quality, but a reflection of the economics of supply and demand. Brown Maple offers a very economical alternative to cherry wood, with similar looking results when stained in traditional dark stains.

Granola-Brown Maple

Granola
Brown Maple

Wicker-Brown Maple

Wicker
Brown Maple

Honey-Brown Maple

Honey
Brown Maple

Classic Country-Brown Maple

Classic Country
Brown Maple

Bestseller
Sealy-Brown Maple

Sealy
Brown Maple

Medium Walnut-Brown Maple

Medium Walnut
Brown Maple

Golden Pecan-Brown Maple

Golden Pecan
Brown Maple

Hoosier Special-Brown Maple

Hoosier Special
Brown Maple

Lemon-Brown Maple

Lemon
Brown Maple

Cherry

Cherry is the classic American wood used for fine woodworking, furniture, and cabinet making. People are drawn to Cherry wood for its unique grain characteristics and warm tones. It’s important to keep in mind that Cherry will darken over time and with exposure to light. If you are looking for a durable, beautiful hardwood with classic grain and clean lines, Cherry wood is an excellent choice.

Sealy-Cherry

Sealy
Cherry

Golden Pecan-Cherry

Golden Pecan
Cherry

Lemon-Cherry

Lemon
Cherry

Wicker-Cherry

Wicker
Cherry

Classic Country-Cherry

Classic Country
Cherry

Sap Cherry

Sap cherry is also commonly referred to as ‘character cherry’. Sapwood contains certain cells within the wood that are responsible for storing and transporting nutrients throughout the tree. Sap cherry offers more variation in color contrast and grain patterns than traditional cherry, which is why it has earned the nickname of ‘character cherry’.

Wicker-Sap Cherry

Wicker
Sap Cherry

Granola-Sap Cherry

Granola
Sap Cherry

Medium Walnut-Sap Cherry

Medium Walnut
Sap Cherry

Sealy-Sap Cherry

Sealy
Sap Cherry

Hoosier Special-Sap Cherry

Hoosier Special
Sap Cherry

Quartsersawn White Oak

Most people are familiar with the look of Quartersawn White Oak even though they may not realize it. If you’re at all familiar with Arts & Crafts, Mission, or Stickley style furniture, you have likely seen Quartersawn White Oak. Quartersawn White Oak has distinctive wavy grain patterns along with Medullary Rays, more commonly known as 'Tiger Stripe' and 'Ray Flecks.'

Hoosier Special-Quartersawn White Oak

Hoosier Special
Quartersawn White Oak

Lemon-Quartersawn White Oak

Lemon
Quartersawn White Oak

Wicker-Quartersawn White Oak

Wicker
Quartersawn White Oak

Golden Pecan-Quartersawn White Oak

Golden Pecan
Quartersawn White Oak

Classic Country-Quartersawn White Oak

Classic Country
Quartersawn White Oak

Sealy-Quartersawn White Oak

Sealy
Quartersawn White Oak

Oak

Oak is one of the most used woods in the world, and arguably the most popular hardwood used in the United States. Its unique and dominant grain patterns make it one of the most easily identifiable woods. It is usually the least expensive option due to its plentiful supply. Oak wood takes any color stain applied very well. The result is usually a uniform color appearance without streaking or other irregularities.

Honey-Oak

Honey
Oak

Golden Pecan-Oak

Golden Pecan
Oak

Lemon-Oak

Lemon
Oak

Granola-Oak

Granola
Oak

Wicker-Oak

Wicker
Oak

Medium Walnut-Oak

Medium Walnut
Oak

Hoosier Special-Oak

Hoosier Special
Oak

Sealy-Oak

Sealy
Oak

Classic Country-Oak

Classic Country
Oak

Walnut

Walnut wood is a highly prized hardwood known for its rich, dark brown color and beautiful grain patterns. With a natural luster and excellent workability, walnut wood is favored for furniture, cabinetry, and decorative accents, lending a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space.

Sealy-Walnut

Sealy
Walnut

Golden Pecan-Walnut

Golden Pecan
Walnut

Hickory

Hickory wood stands out as the hardest wood species found in North America, boasting exceptional strength, durability, and a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Its remarkable properties and versatility make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, cementing its reputation as a prized and highly sought-after hardwood.

Sealy-Hickory

Sealy
Hickory

Lemon-Hickory

Lemon
Hickory

Granola-Hickory

Granola
Hickory

Wicker-Hickory

Wicker
Hickory

Honey-Hickory

Honey
Hickory

Medium Walnut-Hickory

Medium Walnut
Hickory

Golden Pecan-Hickory

Golden Pecan
Hickory

Hoosier Special-Hickory

Hoosier Special
Hickory

Classic Country-Hickory

Classic Country
Hickory

Roughsawn Brown Maple

Roughsawn Brown Maple wood refers to a type of lumber that has been cut from the log and left with a textured surface, showcasing the saw marks and natural grain of the wood. This wood is usually cut much thicker than standard and adds a rustic and charming character to your furniture, combining natural beauty with a touch of ruggedness.

Wicker-Rough Sawn Brown Maple

Wicker
Rough Sawn Brown Maple

Classic Country-Rough Sawn Brown Maple

Classic Country
Rough Sawn Brown Maple

Plain Sawn White Oak

‘Plain sawn’ or ‘flat sawn’ is the most common method of harvesting lumber. In this method, boards are cut from a log all in the same parallel direction. This method yields decently strong boards with the least amount of waste. However, this cutting method also produces an inconsistent grain pattern since the pattern is determined by where on the log the cuts are made. A plain sawn cutout from the center of the log would have an appearance closer to that of quarter sawn, while a cutout from close to the outer edge of the log would yield a traditional curved or cathedral effect. If you like a variety in your grain pattern, plain sawn white oak maybe a wood selection you prefer. As this method is the most common and easiest to produce, this is a less expensive option than quartersawn.

Granola-Plain Sawn White Oak

Granola
Plain Sawn White Oak

Wicker-Plain Sawn White Oak

Wicker
Plain Sawn White Oak

Sealy-Plain Sawn White Oak

Sealy
Plain Sawn White Oak

Golden Pecan-Plain Sawn White Oak

Golden Pecan
Plain Sawn White Oak

Hoosier-Plain Sawn White Oak

Hoosier
Plain Sawn White Oak

Hard Maple

Hard maple is a preferred choice in woodworking due to its robust nature and high density, providing durability and stability to crafted items. Its dense composition makes hard maple particularly suitable for applications where strength and wear resistance are essential.

Wicker-Hard Maple

Wicker
Hard Maple

Honey-Hard Maple

Honey
Hard Maple

Medium Walnut-Hard Maple

Medium Walnut
Hard Maple

Sealy-Hard Maple

Sealy
Hard Maple

Golden Pecan-Hard Maple

Golden Pecan
Hard Maple

Wormy Maple

Wormy Maple (also known as Ambrosia or Ghost maple) is usually a soft maple with a cream-colored background but can also have pink or red heartwood. The wood is known for its distinctive streaks of brown, gray, blue, or green.  The wood's unique pattern is created by the ambrosia beetle, which burrows into the tree and leaves behind a fungus that discolors the wood. The beetle also leaves tiny holes where it burrowed, but don’t worry, the process of kiln drying kills any living organisms and makes the wood safe to use.  A very popular color in Wormy Maple is Bel-Air, which showcases the woods natural variations. 

Lemon-Wormy Maple

Lemon
Wormy Maple

Granola-Wormy Maple

Granola
Wormy Maple

Wicker-Wormy Maple

Wicker
Wormy Maple

Medium Walnut-Wormy Maple

Medium Walnut
Wormy Maple

Elm

Elm wood, known for its durability and attractive grain patterns, is prized in woodworking for its strength and resistance to splitting. With a warm, reddish-brown hue and a smooth texture, elm wood lends a timeless elegance to furniture.

Sealy-Elm

Sealy
Elm

Golden Pecan-Elm

Golden Pecan
Elm