Natural wood finish is actually a red finish, which is odd in my opinion. The prep of the item was poorly done, as the wood is very rough to the touch and the clear coat or sealer wasn't applied evenly across all wood pieces. Delivery was a nightmare. Once I purchased the product I was told one date, then a week later, given another date. To top it all off, the package was delivered without any consultation with me regarding when to expect it, despite being told a few times that the shipping company would reach out to coordinate delivery.