Is the live edge top real, or shaped to look like it?
Real. It’s a single walnut slab with the natural edge of the tree left intact and finished, not a straight-cut board milled to imitate one. That’s why the shape varies piece to piece, each top follows the tree it came from.
Why is the top walnut when the base comes in other woods?
Walnut’s deep color and dramatic grain are what make a live edge slab worth showing, so the top is walnut by design. The base is yours to choose in six woods, which lets you set how much the top stands out against the cabinet beneath it.
Will two Adele buffets look the same?
No, and that’s the appeal. Because every walnut slab has its own grain, figure, and edge line, each top is genuinely one of a kind. You’re not choosing a pattern, you’re getting the particular piece of wood your buffet is built from.
How should I pair the base wood with the walnut top?
A darker base like ebony-stained brown maple lets the natural walnut top take center stage, while a warmer wood like cherry or oak ties top and base closer together. We send samples on your actual woods so you can set the two side by side before deciding.
Is the finish durable enough for a dining room?
Yes. It’s sealed in catalyzed conversion varnish, which resists water and most household chemicals, so a spill or a set-down glass wipes up rather than marking. It’s the finish meant for a piece that gets daily use, not just display.
How much does a 60-inch buffet hold?
Plenty for a dining room. Behind the doors is a full-length adjustable shelf for serving pieces and platters, with drawers above on full-extension slides for linens and flatware, and a 60-inch top with room to serve from.
Can the live edge top be damaged or is it sealed?
It’s fully sealed under the same conversion varnish as the rest of the piece, so the raw edge is protected rather than exposed. The natural shape stays, but the surface is finished to live with daily, not treated as fragile.
