Hi Shirley, the Hanover range is sold online only and there are no wood samples available I am afraid. Buying furniture online without seeing it first hand is something some people are comfortable with and not others. All I can say is that if you are not happy with a purchase you are free to return it within 7 days for any reason and at no cost to yourself. I appreciate this isn't a perfect solution for bulky furniture items but it does at least offer a bit of assurance should the finish not be as you expected.