Katherine, yes.. it was a bit of a shock when I first saw them.. not expecting them to be almost black. I wasn't home when they were delivered, and my husband immediately called me as asked if I ordered black... so, yes.. it was a bit of a shock!

I'm not sure if it is all the comments or what, but they seem less ugly to me today. Now I'm confused if I should keep them or have them redone to the Santa Fe (which is really a rich medium warm brown/gray color).

The rug... I'm surprised I found one I like so quickly! It's a handmade, one of a kind Oushak rug that I have on loan from a local rug store. I wish it was a little wider, like a 9x10 or 10x10 (it's an 8x 10)... but I think it will work. I have 2 of these sofa's on order - in a cream/off white

How soon do you expect the coffee table and sofas to be delivered? Wondering if EA will let you make a decision on the chairs after these other items are delivered?

hummmm... this is my third attempt to post! It's a one of a kind rug.. I'm searching for something similar with no luck! :(

Getting dark outside - but here are some photo's

absg99 - I haven't seen this before.. so I'll explore!

SandyC. - EXACTLY my plan! I'm going to keep looking - but I just LOVE this rug - (which normally takes me many attempts)

The chairs are perfect. They will add an exclamation point to all your other furniture.....I read that the designer, Alexa Hampton, said when you add one color to a room it appears jarring but as you add more bits and pieces of the same color the intensity level goes down in the room.....and I am sure you will be adding possibly frames, art objects, pillows, lighting, etc to the room in minute amounts as the design evolves....and yes, I do envy you the ability to do Ethan Allen. I have some of their pieces and love love love them.....good luck and I feel bad for your stress. It is all part of design and I think you have a very good designer in EA.

Thank you everyone - I'm breathing so much better.. and again, I'm not sure if I like the chairs better or if everyone is convincing me that I do! LOL

Barstools.. I really, really want wood - I want my home to feel "relaxed" and I have 6 small grandchildren - but the whole reason I started this post was because of the color black! What other color stools will work besides black? Do you think the limed gray stools I posted before will work?

I love the limed gray stools and think they will work so beautifully in your kitchen! They also complement your living room furniture and floors.

The chairs look great, contrast is nice. I agree, I would change the barstool for white or as dark as the chairs. Once rug and the other furniture are in place , I am sure that you will like the ambiance the designer wanted. give him or her a chance, wait until it is finished.

I get that you ordered something and got another color but you know that things can look even more interesting if everything does not match exactly. Subtle color variations can help rooms from looking too matchy, matchy.

Thank again... I'm liking the mistake more and more. I should mention - the "Designer" is an Ethan Allen in house designer/salesperson. She has never even seen my house!!! .... I was shopping, and using her to give me confirmation of my choices. I have asked for her thoughts, but many of her ideas.. I'm sorry to say, I didn't like! I'm pretty much on my own here with all the great help with all of YOU!

Have you looked at the restoration hardware metal stools?

Your chairs are lovely just is very hard to picture it finished with them sitting in a empty room...usually takes A week or two to get used to new furniture..they will soften as you add layers to the room...no worries..it will be gorgeous!

I love LOVE the chairs! And agree with other commentors...that it adds visual interest to have different wood tones...and if you had many pueces with very similar wood tones, it could appear you tried to match everything perfectly but "missed" the mark..

I hope they continue to grow on you as they are SO stylish~!

Tinker- anything new to report?

tedbixby... they have grown on me! It is an error by Ethan Allen, and they are willing to exchange for the right color... I have to decide. These are the same color as the one I ordered, except they black they wipe off more with the Santa Fe and leave more on with the Port.

Are they willing to let you wait to decide until the sofas and coffee table arrive?

Tedbixby - I'm pretty sure that the sofas will be here within the next 10 days (so I've been told) based on my experience with their ordering and delivery times, I'm sure the replacements are no where close to production, so yes... I will have time to make a final call.

To mix things up... I decided to return the large black piece to Restoration Hardware. I like it, but I'm unhappy with the quality of it. It almost feels like plastic (maybe it is). The areas that were scratched before delivery were corrected by a black sharpie marker. However, I found a replacement that I personally love. I stopped into Ethan Allen's yesterday and they have a new cabinet on display, and I love it.

It's this one - in a dark slate. (this photo makes it look blue, but it's slate - almost black)

okritter, yes.. the designer has been out to our home, and we have samples of the flooring, walls, etc.. when we visit her. Yes, definitely trying for a "sophisticated" cottagey/farmhouse feel. There is another thread with rugs!

Torn Between Two Lovers.

The natural rug quickly went out the door. I found the "perfect" rug, but it was too small. :( I searched and searched and could not find a larger, similar one (hand knotted). I did however find another very nice, larger rug and purchased it last week. The same day I purchased it a designer here on Houzz found one almost like my first love and she now is Fed Ex'ing the sample to me!! (how cool is that!)

To me the key is that the legs and body of chair do not match. Somehow that needs to be resolved.

I agree!

Since you "hate" them, see if you can return or exchange them, even if you need to pay a restock fee. Next time, sit in the chairs before you buy, even if you must travel to another town to do so.

If you cannot return them, consider painting the exposed wood parts of the chairs a pale to medium gray.

It looks like it is coming together nicely. Look into dark accent pieces to help bring it together still more. I like opaque lamp shades (though rather difficult to find), because they do not emit a bare-lightbulb-glare that can make everything look harsh at night. Good luck with it, and I hope you end up with a room you are head-over-heels in love with.

Sandy, my last house had a beautiful Lorts Table and chairs... Now that's quality! Since I have been visiting MANY furniture stores, I have to say - most of they are carrying imported junk. I purchased my bedroom, chests, and TV console from Ethan Allen, and it's decent quality. Obviously, not the same as some of the really high end stuff, but not bad either!

Tinker- just wondering if you have an "up-date" on your room and the chair situation.

I love the chairs! I think the bar stools are a bit light

Old post....Haven't heard from homeowner since August 2016...would love an update.

It doesn't matter how many of us like the way the dark wood looks. You don't and that's all that matters. I suggest taking the chairs to a local furniture refurbisher and having them paint the wood the color you want (be sure you provide a sample). Yes, it's more money spent on what must have been expensive chairs if they're from Ethan Allen, but if you don't fork it over now, you will continue to feel regret every time you see them. Or at least, just ignore them and not enjoy them and that's not necessary. Do it now and like ripping off a band-aid, it will only hurt for a minute but turn a disappointment into something you love.

Update, please. What did you do.

Would love some Images of the room now that you love your chairs:)