Did people stained or coloured furniture in England in darker tones during the Jacobean ages(1603-1649,some sources write up to 1690, related to furniture)? English oak is light color wood but these antique furniture always looks dark brown, I am interested, do we have documented that people intentionally darken the wood? If yes, what stain/color was used? Yes, I know wood naturally darken over time, but I am only interested in documentation not opinion or speculation. I ask this because some...
