Is the Espresso finish closer to brown or black?
1326774
In direct sunlight it is a burgundy redish brown. In the evenings with normal light it looks more like a dark chocolate brown. My advice, don't buy this set. I know the price is low but with this set you get what you pay for. If you have children that may give some wear to your furniture then this is not the set to buy.
503604
I have mine next to a cherry console table and it is not the same color, it darker and more brown. It works for me as it has a hint of red in the dark brown color. It is a dark brown with a hint of cherry color but darker than the online picture. In my opinion espresso is brownish black and this table is not that. As for the assembly, it was a snap and it's very sturdy for my purposes.
1354498
It is dark - not that esspresso black/brown but more of a dark brown with a bit of reddish undertone. Hope that helps. I love mine!
2255275
I'd call it a deep, warm espresso shade, so yes, it's a dark brown. A very natural-looking dark brown.
683124
I agree with Carson...it's more of a dark brown and definitely falls more in the "espresso" range that other companies use.
1086337
maybe it looks different in the pictures due to lighting, but they are a dark espresso brown- near black. Also note the leather is ivory, not pure white. Buy it!
1963982
It is a dark brown. We have espresso furniture in our living room and it goes great with it. The "jamocha" threw me off too. Wish they made it clearer in the description.
1326978
It is kind of an espresso. Very, very deep brown, almost black. Hope this helps.
1398853
Mine is much darker than pictured. I'm starting to wonder if I got the cherry one in a box marked espresso by mistake..
775840
I would say it's dark brown with espresso tendencies.:-) I bought this for my grandson because his bedroom furniture is espresso but I feel it is a shade lighter then his other espresso. Not quite that blackish look that you expect with espresso. Very nice look though. He loves it and uses it all the time. He's 7 and I think can use it a few more years.
558577
It is just as shown in the picture, it is a dark espresso brown so closer to a dark blackish wood but not a solid black color. For the money it is great.
1602814
I wouldn't call this color distressed black at all (even though that's what the item description for this says on many websites. It's more of a dark brown espresso color, with little streaks of a lighter brown to give it that "aged" effect. I think the brown color in the pics of this listing are pretty accurate to it's in person appearance. Either way, it's definitely not black.
858970
There are different color/stain options for this set. I'm happy with the set, but I ordered it in "espresso", which really was more of a dark brown/walnut kind of color. If you're not sure if the "black" version is really black, I would ask the seller or see if other reviewers have commented on the color.
2196475
It is definitely dark brown to black! It is quite dark brown - like espresso bean brown. We were pleasantly surprised at the lovely shade. The finish is slightly shiny - not super glossy. It is not even close to any shade of cherry or red.
858968
I pretty much agree with the other comments, more of dark, espresso brown, type color. Also, agree with Heather, about being poorly made and the finish coming off quickly.
191467
Definitely espresso. Just to make sure, I set something black on it, and there is a difference. I am very happy with the color.
1525924
It's dark espresso, no reddish brown. Knobs can be replaced. Legs are sturdy.