Pine with a strong grain, if finished with asphaltum varnish thinned with turpentine and rubbed on the wood while fresh, will make this small end table an attractive and serviceable piece of porch furniture. It is also suitable for indoor use. A dark green stain on poplar will make of this a beautiful library or study vase stand. A dead varnish known as "Deadlac" is very appropriate over the dark green color.