Tables are handcrafted in Kenon's ten-person shop in the town of Morgan. Each table is carefully inspected for grain matching and allowed to cure before being packed.
The nightstand is finished with raw, 100% pure linseed oil and is zero VOC. Unlike lacquer, linseed oil allows the wood to breathe, enabling tannins to oxidize and the wood to naturally darken over time. This effect is more pronounced in cherry than it is in walnut but occurs in both, resulting in incredibly rich colors.
Made by Billy Kirk in Jersey City, NJ, from American hides, the optional leather top is a rich red, protecting the lightly finished wood from water rings and dings. It sits on top of the table like a large coaster, with no adhesive.
Solid American Cherry or Walnut excl. a plywood drawer bottom. Steel Mod-eez Joints
Drawer fully assembled. Legs, frame, and top, partially assembled. Estimated assembly time <20 mins.
Avoid hot drinks without coasters / or protection. Sand and re-oil when damaged.
With the exception of the plywood drawer bottom, the nightstand is made from solid wood, in single staves.
Raw linseed oil is a natural, historic finish made from Flaxseed. It can be re applied easily and allows for easy repair of dings and blemishes.
The nightstand ships with the drawer pre-assembled, the legs pre-attached, and a durable fastening system for lifelong ownership.
Cherry begins pale and golden, with a clean, quiet grain. In the first months of use, light and air bring out its natural warmth and depth.
With time, cherry settles into a deeper red-brown tone. The grain becomes warmer and richer, giving the wood a more settled, lived-in character.
Fresh walnut begins dark and expressive, with cool brown tones and visible movement in the grain. At first, its color can feel more dramatic and varied.
With age, walnut gradually lightens toward a medium brown. The contrast softens, the undertones grow warmer, and the grain feels more settled over time.
At Roseland, we are proud that our nightstands are finished by hand, the old fashioned way. We don’t stain, spray, use lacquers or polys, and we don’t do VOCs. Here are some of the ways this might be different to what you’re used to:
Cherry wood starts light and darkens significantly in the first three months. From months 3 to 12, the darkening slows, reaching a deep, rich tone with red undertones. Walnut starts as a deep brown and gradually lightens over time. In the first three months walnut’s tone becomes warmer and lighter. From months 3 to 6, the change slows as it settles into a medium brown with golden or amber tones. In our opinion, the mature tones of both woods are preferable to the initial ones.
Many furniture companies seal their wood with an additive layer that closes the grain and can be sanded to a near mirror finish - the lacquer or polyurethane is being sanded rather than the wood itself. With a breathable oil finish, the wood’s grain is exposed, which is naturally coarser than sanded polyurethane or lacquers.
At Roseland, we're passionate tree buffs and are committed to helping bring back the iconic American chestnut to its native range. We will donate 3% of all unit-level profits at the end of 2026 to the American Chestnut Foundation and other similar efforts.
