Finishes & Fabrics

Every Whitman piece is made to order, by hand, from solid wood. This page shows you the finish and fabric options available across our range, so you can see what each one looks like before you choose. Please note these are a visual guide only, screen settings, lighting, and natural variation in wood grain mean the real piece may look slightly different. For full detail on wood species and which one suits your space, see our Wood Species Guide.

Wood Species Guide

Wood Finishes

  • Natural Ash wood finish swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Natural Ash

    Light, fine grain, finished with a natural clear sealer

  • Pine Oak Wash finish swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Pine Oak Wash

    Our standard pine finish, warm and inviting

  • Pine Black finish swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Pine Black

    Pine finished black, same price as oak wash

  • Solid Oak finish swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Solid Oak

    Natural clear water-based sealer, grain forward

  • Oak Veneer finish swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Oak Veneer

    A light, consistent veneer finish, paired with solid wood elements

  • MDF Black finish swatch, Whitman Innovations

    MDF Black

    Our standard sprayed finish for select pieces

Chair Fabrics & Leather

  • Cream Boucle fabric swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Cream Boucle

    Our standard fabric, soft and textured

  • Cream Linen fabric swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Cream Linen

    Canvas-weave fabric

  • Grey Fabric swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Grey Fabric

    A versatile mid-tone grey

  • Tan Leather swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Tan Leather

    Available on the Lianda chair and
    Jonathan Occasional chair

  • Black Leather swatch, Whitman Innovations

    Black Leather

    Also available on the Lianda chair and Bar chair

Custom options are available on request, including a fabric colour of your choice, your own supplied material, or a custom frame finish. Fabric and leather choices are confirmed via your order notes at checkout. If no preference is noted, we will confirm with you before production begins.

Want to see and feel these finishes in person? Samples are available to view at our Cape Town factory by appointment. Get in touch and we'll arrange a time.

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