Cherry Wood Dining Tables

At Upstate Amish Furniture Gallery, we sell a wide variety of completely customizable, heirloom quality, handcrafted furniture. Amish woodworkers in Ohio create our solid cherry dining sets with expertise and dedication.

Why Choose a Cherry Wood Dining Table?

Black cherry wood is a unique, excellent choice for any dining room furniture. Historically, early American colonists called cherry lumber "New England Mahogany" because its beautiful, rich color deepened with time. More accessible and affordable than mahogany, cherry wood became popular because of its similar appearance and workability.

Cherry wood furniture is unique primarily because of its grain and color transformation. The grain pattern is straight and uniform, although this can vary. Waves, curls, and cathedral patterns are not rare in cherry lumber.

What makes black cherry stand out the most compared to other wood types is the way the color deepens over time. When first sawn, cherry has a light, pinkish hue. When exposed to sunlight and oxygen, it undergoes a transformation and darkens to a rich, reddish brown color.

After just six months or a year, you will already see a significant change in the color of your cherry dining room set. However, it takes years for cherry to reach its final dark reddish brown hue.

What is the Difference Between Heartwood and Sapwood Cherry Tables?

Heartwood comes from the center of the tree while sapwood is closer to the bark. Heartwood is a light pink-red that darkens more quickly and dramatically than sapwood. As it ages, it turns into a darker red-brown color. Heartwood is more dense, durable, and resistant to insects than sapwood.

Sapwood also darkens with age. It starts as a creamy white or pale yellow and deepens over time. However, the contrast is not as great as heartwood. The lighter streaks in the wood pattern remain the same, creating a beautiful accent.

Since it is less dense, sapwood is less durable and more vulnerable to water damage. However, our finishes are high quality, so your solid hardwood has protection.

At Upstate Amish Furniture Gallery, we offer sap cherry and select cherry. Our sap cherry is actually a mix of sap and heart wood. This creates an interesting contrast that deepens with age. The sap parts will remain relatively light, while the heartwood darkens greatly over the first year.

Our select cherry lumber is completely heartwood. This means the whole piece will darken evenly as it ages. Select cherry is more uniform than our sap cherry option and is more of a traditional cherry wood. Select cherry pieces will change from light pink to a darker red-brown over the course of a few years.

Because heartwood shows the most dramatic color change and results in a rare red-brown hue, it is more expensive than sap cherry. However, both of our cherry wood options include heartwood. You just need to decide if you prefer a more uniform or contrasting color.

Amish Cherry Dining Tables in Seneca, SC

Our solid cherry dining room tables are high quality and beautifully made. Come by our store, Upstate Amish Furniture Gallery in Seneca, SC to see them in person. Any table you see in our store or on our site is available in cherry lumber with a variety of stains to choose from. Read about some of our favorite cherry wood tables here.

Hillside Black & Wood Extending Dining Table

Our Hillside style is a great choice for a black and cherry dining table with leaf extension options. This specific table features a maple base with an ebony stain and a cherry table top. Without leaves, it seats 6-8 people. With two added 18" leaves, it can seat 12-14 people.

Our Michael's Cherry stain adds a touch of formality to your dining space. Our other cherry stains are Golden Brown, Asbury Brown, Cocoa Light, and Gun smoke.

Biltmore Cherry Wood Extending Dining Table

The Biltmore style is another excellent option for a cherry extendable dining table. It features a boat-shaped table top with a beveled edge and an arched, double pedestal base. Available with two or four 12 inch extension leaves, it can seat 6-12 people. The above picture shows our Asbury Brown stain, creating a dark cherry wood dining table.

Classic Turned Cam Leg Cherry Wood Extending Dining Table

The Classic Turned Cam Leg Extending Dining Table also makes for a great solid wood Amish dining set. This cherry wood dining table with leaf options features Shaker-style tapered legs with intricately carved designs. The above picture displays our Cocoa Light stain on cherry wood.

If you are searching for a cherry wood kitchen table, our Camden Shaker style is an excellent choice. The design is simple and clean with tapered legs. These qualities show the core value of the Shaker style - functionality. This modern cherry dining table will look great in any space although it seats 4-6 people, making it a bit smaller than other options.

Complete Your Cherry Wood Dining Set with the Right Chairs

Our Laker Dining Chair is a great option for more modern tables like the Camden Shaker table. This chair features clean lines and straight, tapered legs common in the Shaker style. Its minimalist design gives a modern feel to a dining area. This style is also available with an upholstered, fabric seat for added comfort.

The Eagle Dining Chair features wrought iron details with a bent back. This style pairs well with our Alexandria extension leaf dining table, which also has a black iron detail. The Alexandria Dining Benches match as well. Combining these three styles is a unique, artistic choice for a dining space.

Our Curlew Dining Chair is a simple style that compliments a variety of tables. It features curved, tapered legs, a comfort back, and three wide panels that run lengthwise down the chair.

Visit us in person in Seneca, SC or browse our styles online to find the perfect chairs for you. All are available in any wood and stain we offer. If you choose an extendable dining table, be sure to order enough chairs to accommodate the extension. Also, check that you have a place in your home to store the rarely used chairs.