I am looking at getting a walnut butcher block table for an office because the dark color will work well with the existing color scheme. The maker offers a choice of "natural oil finish" and "varnique semi-gloss" whatever that means.
However, I have never used walnut before. Are there are any gotchas I should know about with walnut? (like odor or allergic reactions)
I currently have an oak butcher block desk and the only problem I have had with it is that where my arms rest on the edges of the desk there are dark spots that appeared after about 6 or 7 years of use.
Best Answer
Much beautiful furniture has been made of Walnut over the past centuries. I see no reason why it wouldn't be an excellent choice for your table.