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I have a dinette table that I think is pine with a dark honey finish. This table has two leaves, one of which has been stored under my bed for about 2-3 years. Today I pulled the leaf out from under my bed and put it in the table. The leaf that was under my bed was significantly lighter than the other table/leaf that has been in use. Is this due to light exposure? I've never had this leaf in so I am not 100% sure that it was a perfect match to begin with. It is not "fine" furniture but it is solid wood (not partical board/veneer) and I did pay a pretty good sum of money for it. The table is is a very bright location but not exposed to direct sunlight. Does wood darken over time/with
exposure to light?
My parents had some pine put in a room with a south exposure. It didn't take very long before the pine darkened. It was expecially noticeable when the couch was moved away from the wall - the pine was still quite light behind it. Their pine wasn't varnished or anything so I don't know if that would have made a difference. The sun certainly had an effect though. You could always leave your light peice in a sunny place for a while to get it darker. It does seem to reach a sort of 'maximum darkness'.
I always tell people not to store table leaves where they'll get no light. Also,if you have accessories on a wood table top, it's a good idea to rotate their position to avoid light spots on the table. Pine isn't the only wood that darkens with exposure to light.
