Lovely shade delivered as promised. The limited color selection (choice of three) may have influenced me to hastily order the option of charcoal when I should have waited to find another in medium- or dark-gray instead.  The higher-than-expected sales price alluded to exceptional finishes which were barely standard but which I am able to re-finish myself. So sorry for sounding off but I just hate to feel so unsatisfied with a purchase. From now on, I will triple check my decisions (and not assume anything) before finalizing my order.