To be truthful I had been looking for a lamp table to match the existing range of furniture I had purchased from another supplier, but the one I wanted was continuously out of stock. I found this by chance with the same drawer handle design and general look as my other furniture. It looked a bit lighter pine but at the price I thought I would give it a go. It did turn out to be quite a bit lighter, but with two coats of dark oak gloss varnish it matches perfectly.