Wood Colours and Littlefair’s Finishes

Choose a finish for shelves and furniture handmade by Dave Rutherford in Stockton-on-Tees, UK. We use Littlefair’s wood finishing products to bring colour to our timber pieces, with the finish for each order confirmed before making.

Black, white, oak colour and grey finishes

Black Ebony: a dark black colour that keeps the individual timber character part of the piece.
Soft White: a lighter colour for bright, relaxed interiors.
Light Oak: a warm oak-colour finish. This is a colour name; our listed dining tables are solid pine, not oak.
Driftwood Grey: a weathered grey colour for shelves and furniture.

Looking for pine or a different grey? Tell Dave whether you mean pine timber, a natural pine appearance or a particular colour. We will confirm the timber and finish available for your piece before you order.

Littlefair’s finishes on handmade furniture

Littlefair’s colour finishes are used across our shelves and standard pine dining tables. Each board is prepared and finished individually. Timber grain, knots, preparation, coats and the protective finish affect the result, so colours vary between pieces and screen images are a guide.

Black Ebony is not the same colour name as Black Black. If you need a particular depth of black, send your reference and discuss the finish before ordering.

Choose the product and the finish together

Browse live edge shelves, flat edge shelves and solid pine tables and benches. For a coffee table, breakfast bar or bar top, send your dimensions and preferred colour for a quote. Not every colour is a standard option on every listing; bespoke choices and prices are agreed separately.

Resin tables have their own material and finish specification. We confirm the appropriate products for each resin commission rather than applying a standard timber finish to every surface.

Care and matching

Use coasters and heat-resistant mats, wipe spills promptly and follow the care advice for the finish supplied. Read our care and fitting guide. For a matching set, ask us to coordinate the pieces together; natural timber will still vary.

Ask Dave about your colour

Tell us the product, quantity, length, depth, intended use, preferred colour and delivery postcode. Include a photo or colour reference by email if useful. We agree the specification, price, making time and delivery before you order.

Request a furniture or shelf quote or email enquiries@rutherfordworks.co.uk.