Tobacco on Alder Sample
Tobacco on Alder Sample
Custom, American Hardwood Furniture
Note: Finish samples are limited to one of each item per order.
Choosing the right finish for your custom furniture is an intentional process. Our Tobacco on Alder Wood Sample allows you to bring a piece of our workshop into your home, helping you visualize how this warm, inviting tone complements your space, lighting, and existing decor before placing your order.
A Warm, Versatile Finish
Tobacco on Alder is a thoughtful, medium-brown finish designed to highlight the natural character of solid alder wood. With its rich, earthy undertones and subtle depth, this finish accentuates the unique grain patterns inherent in every piece of timber. It is a versatile choice that feels equally at home in a classic, rustic, or contemporary setting, bringing a sense of grounded warmth to your dining room, living room, or workspace.
Why Order a Sample?
Wood is a natural material, and its appearance can shift beautifully depending on the time of day and the lighting in your room. By holding this physical sample in your hands, you can observe how the medium-brown tones interact with both natural sunlight and evening lamplight, compare the finish directly against your flooring, cabinetry, and wall colors, and feel the smooth texture and quality of our solid alder wood firsthand.
Each sample is crafted from the same solid alder we use to build our handmade tables, benches, and storage pieces, ensuring an accurate representation of the final product. Take the time to live with the color for a few days, placing it in different areas of your room, so you can make your choice with complete confidence.
Samples arrive at your doorstep within 3-5 business days—so you can start planning your space without the wait.
Specifications
Specifications
Sample Return Policy
Sample Return Policy
Please note that samples and swatches are nonrefundable. However, each sample box includes a unique discount code that covers the cost of the samples, which can be applied towards your furniture purchase. We want to ensure you’re completely satisfied with your choice, so this discount makes it easier to move forward with your custom order.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
Samples typically arrive within 3 business days using a third-party parcel service. Once your sample has shipped from our shop, you will receive an email with tracking information so you can monitor its progress. Please note that shipping times may vary based on your location, weather conditions, and other factors outside of our control.
If you do not see any movement in the tracking number within 24 business hours after receiving your email, please reach out to our team for assistance. You can contact us at care@carpenterjames.com or at 479-633-7557, and we'll be happy to help!
Need Help Deciding?
Need Help Deciding?
Received your samples and need some guidance? Schedule a 30-minute consultation with one of our design consultants today!
You can give us a call at 479-633-7557, email us at care@jamesandjamesfurniture.com, or book your consultation here. We're happy to assist you in making the perfect choice for your furniture.
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"I could not be happier with the level of customer service James & James provided. Also on an earlier order with the table, I made a mistake in the order and they went out of their way to make it right."
Solid hardwood furniture, made by hand in Arkansas since 2011
James & James is an American furniture brand founded in 2011 in Springdale, Arkansas. We design and build custom furniture in our Arkansas woodshop, using solid American hardwoods — knotty alder, red oak, and black walnut. Every piece is made to order, fully customizable in size, stain, and finish, and built to be passed down for generations.
100% solid American hardwood — no veneer, no particle board
Made to order in our Arkansas woodshop
Built to last — designed to be passed down for generations
Inside Our Arkansas Workshop
Solid American Hardwoods
Every piece begins with premium American hardwoods — knotty alder, white oak, and black walnut — hand-selected, dried, and processed in our Arkansas facility before a single cut is made.
Precision-Shaped Components
Legs and pedestal bases are shaped to exacting specifications in our Arkansas woodshop, then hand-inspected and refined by our craftsmen before they ever reach the assembly floor.
Built by Hand & Made to Order
Each piece is built one at a time by our artisans to your specifications, using solid hardwood construction and time-tested joinery designed to hold up for generations of real family life.
Hand-Finished for Life
Our in-house finishers apply your chosen stain and protective topcoat by hand, ensuring even color, rich depth, and a durable finish that ages beautifully with use.
