Why does color vary from one piece to another?
Each project begins with wood selection, and as such, each batch can be slightly different. However, when building each piece, I use all the same wood from the same batch. If you want more than one piece, such as two end tables, I will build both from the same batch to ensure color quality. I use only natural oils in my finishes to bring out the natural grain and traits of the wood, versus the multi-step process big box production stores use to make one species of wood look like something else. Also, some wood, such as cherry, tend to darken over time when exposed to sunlight or just naturally on their own.
