Handles and light fixtures are already purchased: which wooden table York 002-011 to order — with brass or stainless steel

The renovation is almost finished. The lights are already up, the kitchen handles are installed, the faucet has been chosen, and the chairs have their own metal hardware. And only after all that does the York 002-011 dining table enter the project. The product page reveals that you don't just need to choose the wood and color: the model comes in versions with brass and with stainless steel.

This is exactly where it's easy to make an expensive but visually simple mistake: ordering a beautiful table that looks convincing on its own but introduces a new metal language into the interior that isn't tied to the handles, the lighting, or the neighboring furniture.

As of September 9, 2026, York 002-011 measures 1148 × 764 × 1148 mm, is made from beech and oak, is produced in an average of 5–10 days, and ships in a rigid box. The product page confirms eight combinations of wood species, finish, and metal. So the correct purchase sequence is: first determine which metal already repeats systematically in the room → choose an existing York combination → check the table itself against the size and the chairs → only then place the order.

Another important point: brass in comparable versions costs only 720–730 ₽ more than stainless steel, which is less than 1% of the table's price. So saving on the metal is almost pointless. Here the decision needs to be made based on the interior.

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Wooden York 002-011 table: which versions can actually be ordered

The current product page provides the following matrix.

Material and finish	Brass	Stainless Steel
Beech, white enamel	99 700 ₽	98 980 ₽
Beech, cherry tint	103 290 ₽	102 560 ₽
Oak, walnut with patina	127 530 ₽	126 800 ₽
Oak, white enamel	121 800 ₽	121 080 ₽

The size is the same for all versions:

1148 × 764 × 1148 mm.

If the model is already approved, can be purchased for a spacious kitchen, dining room, living room, study, meeting room, or expressive commercial area. But before payment, it is necessary to verify the drawing, shape and structure of the tabletop, the actual number of seats, delivery assembled or disassembled, weight, and packaging dimensions. The card confirms an average production time of 5–10 days for custom orders, but the actual lead time for the selected configuration is checked directly before placing the order. you need to go by the full configuration, not by the phrase "as in the photo": wood species, finish, metal, quantity.

Brass or stainless steel: the decision needs to be made before clicking "Buy"

The York metal accent cannot be considered a mere finishing touch.

For this model, the metal is part of the product configuration itself. This means it must be chosen together with:

• the wood species;
• the finish;
• the room's existing hardware;
• the light fixtures;
• the neighboring furniture;
• the chairs.

Bad logic:

first we'll buy the white York, and then we'll pick the metal somehow.

Correct:

York 002-011 / beech / white enamel / brass

Or:

York 002-011 / oak / walnut with patina / stainless steel.

Only such a line describes a real product.

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Why price should hardly influence the choice of metal

In comparable configurations, the difference is very small.

Configuration	Difference brass − stainless steel
Beech, white enamel	720 ₽
Beech, cherry	730 ₽
Oak, walnut with patina	730 ₽
Oak, white enamel	720 ₽

For example, for beech in white enamel:

720 ÷ 98 980 × 100 ≈ 0,73%.

For oak in white enamel:

720 ÷ 121 080 × 100 ≈ 0,59%.

That is, financially the options are almost equal. If brass better ties York to the handles and light fixtures you have already purchased, choosing steel only to save 720 ₽ is strange. And vice versa.

First, we map out the metals in the room

Before ordering, it's helpful to literally write down all the noticeable metal elements.

For example:

Element	Metal / color	How noticeable it is	Is it close to the table
Kitchen handles	___	high / medium	Yes / no
Lamps	___	High	Yes / no
Mixer faucet	___	Medium	Yes / no
Appliances	___	high / medium	Yes / no
Chair legs	___	High	Yes / no
Display cabinet hardware	___	low / medium	Yes / no

After that, it becomes clear which metal repeats and which simply appears once.

This matters more than the question of “what is more fashionable right now — brass or stainless steel.”

When York 002-011 with brass makes more sense

The brass version is worth checking first if a warm metallic accent is already systematically present in the interior.

Typical situations:

• brass handles throughout the entire kitchen;
• brass lamp bases;
• warm metal on legs or frames;
• a similar golden accent on nearby furniture;
• brass repeats in several points within the same area.

The word is repeated here for emphasis.

One small brass detail somewhere in the room does not yet create a system.

Brass handles in the kitchen: the table can continue the furniture language

If the handles are repeated across ten to twenty fronts, they create a noticeable rhythm.

In this scenario, York brass can link the dining set with the kitchen.

But even then, there is no need to promise a perfect match in shade across different metal items. "Brass" from different manufacturers can vary in:

• tone;
• polishing;
• gloss level;
• surface treatment method.

Therefore, the goal is not always absolute identity, but rather that the two metals are perceived as related.

Brass appears only in the light fixtures: is this repetition enough

If the handles are cold, the appliances are steel, but the two large pendants above the table have warm brass metal, the situation is already more complex.

Then we need to understand the role of York.

If the table stands directly under these light fixtures, brass can create a strong local group:

light fixture → table → dining area.

If the light fixtures are far away and cold metal predominates around the table, the stainless steel version may turn out to be calmer.

When York 002-011 with stainless steel is more logical

The steel version should be checked first if cold neutral metal already dominates in the room.

For example:

• handles in steel or chrome color;
• actively visible appliances;
• cold metal faucet;
• stainless steel chair legs;
• silver cabinet hardware;
• modern furniture with cold metal.

Stainless steel here does not automatically mean "high-tech." It can also work in a calm modern interior with wood.

Brass handles, steel appliances: which metal should be considered the main one

This is the most complex scenario.

You cannot apply the rule:

always choose the table to match the handles

Or:

always to match the appliances.

You need to determine the hierarchy.

Check five things.

1. What repeats more often.
Twenty brass handles can visually appear more systematic than a single refrigerator.

2. Which takes up more space.
Large steel appliances can dominate even with fewer elements.

3. Which is closer to the table.
The metal of chair legs can matter more than the metal of a range hood at the other end of the kitchen.

4. Which is intended as decorative.
Appliances are often perceived functionally, while handles and light fixtures act as a deliberate decorative language.

5. Which is visible from the main viewpoint.
The decision is made based on the actual perspective of the space.

One metal can be functional, another decorative

This helps break down a mixed interior.

For example:

• refrigerator and oven — stainless steel;
• handles and light fixtures — brass.

Then steel can be a "technical" backdrop, while brass is the decorative system itself.

In such a room, York with brass may look more logical, despite the large amount of steel appliances.

But if the handles are small, and the steel appliances, faucet, and chair legs form a single group, the decision may be the opposite.

White York: one wood finish, two completely different results

The card confirms white enamel with both brass and stainless steel.

This is a good example of why metal cannot be chosen later.

White enamel + brass gives a warmer accent.

White enamel + stainless steel looks cooler and more neutral.

The wooden base is the same, but the perception of the table changes.

Therefore, the request wooden table York 002-011 should end with choosing the full combination.

Beech York in white enamel: comparing not only the metal, but also the neighboring interior

Beech in white enamel — the most affordable York group:

• brass — 99,700 ₽;
• stainless steel — 98,980 ₽.

If the kitchen is also white, one might mistakenly focus only on the wood color.

But the metal accent may be more noticeable than a slight difference in white shades, especially if:

• large handles;
• the York base is clearly visible;
• the table stands in the center of the room;
• next to it are the metal legs of the chairs.

That's why the white York is still chosen as a set.

Beech York in cherry tint: the metal becomes more contrasting

Cherry tint is available for beech.

Prices:

• brass — 103,290 ₽;
• stainless steel — 102,560 ₽.

The warm wood tone and brass create a more uniform warm combination.

Stainless steel on the same background reads more strongly as a separate material.

This does not mean that one option is "correct." The question is whether the project needs material contrast.

Oak York in walnut with patina: metal cannot be chosen from a small image

For oak, the current card shows "walnut with patina":

• brass — 127,530 ₽;
• stainless steel — 126,800 ₽.

This is the most expensive group of York configurations.

Here, it is especially not worth choosing metal from a thumbnail on a screen.

The walnut tone, patina, and metal accent work together. On a real wood sample, brass may turn out softer, and steel more contrasting, than in the photo.

Oak York in white enamel: why the species is still included in the specification

Even if the wood is finished with white enamel, the material must still be recorded in the order.

For the white oak version:

• brass — ₽121,800;
• stainless steel — ₽121,080.

Working specification:

York 002-011 / oak / white enamel / brass / 1 pc.

Not:

white York with gold metal.

The wood species affects the specific product configuration and price, even when the grain is visually covered.

Beech or oak: choose together with the finish and metal

The product page does not provide all finishes for both wood species.

For beech:

• white enamel;
• cherry tint.

For oak:

• white enamel;
• patinated walnut.

Therefore, an order cannot be placed like this:

I want oak, cherry, and brass

if such a string is not present in the current matrix.

And you cannot automatically order:

beech, patinated walnut, and stainless steel.

First, an existing combination is selected, not three independent wishes.

Why the message "I need York as in the photo" is dangerous

A single York card contains eight variants at once.

Phrase:

York as in the photo

does not fix:

• beech or oak;
• white enamel, cherry or walnut with patina;
• brass or stainless steel;
• the current price.

A proper request should contain:

York 002-011 / 1148×764×1148 mm / beech / white enamel / stainless steel / 1 pc.

This is how the designer, the customer, and the manager discuss one item.

How to compare two metals at home before ordering

There is no need to invent a “York samples” service if the product page does not promise it.

You can use real project materials:

• an already purchased handle;
• a lighting fixture element;
• a facade sample;
• a chair leg;
• an unfiltered photo of the room;
• an approved designer collage.

Place two York options side by side on the screen or in a visualization and compare the entire composition, not just a small metal fragment.

This is an editorial verification method, not a service promised by the manufacturer.

A photo does not guarantee matching metals

The screen changes:

• brightness;
• contrast;
• color temperature;
• reflections.

Polished stainless steel is especially dependent on ambient light.

Brass, too, may look warmer or cooler on screen than the actual product.

If an exact match is critical for an expensive interior, it is better to consider physical samples of existing hardware as a baseline and separately verify the characteristics of the selected York finish.

The role of chairs should not be underestimated

If the chairs have already been purchased and have metal legs, they are the closest to the table.

In that case, it is their metal that is often visually more important than the range hood or the faucet.

Check:

• how visible the metal of the legs is;
• whether it repeats on all chairs;
• whether it matches the handles;
• which York ties the dining set together better.

For example, four chairs on steel legs + York with brass can create a deliberate contrast. But it must be deliberate.

York 1148×1148 mm: the metal is chosen — now we check the table itself

After the decorative decision, the geometry remains.

Mark out a square on the floor:

1148 × 1148 mm.

Place real chairs.

Check not only the empty table, but:

table + chairs + pulled-out chairs + passage.

The card does not define a universal capacity in number of people, so you cannot automatically promise "for 4" or "for 6" based on size alone.

Height 764 mm and existing chairs

Check:

• seat height;
• armrests;
• ability to tuck the chair in;
• the lower part of the base;
• position of the knees.

Armchair-style chairs with high armrests are especially important.

A beautiful combination of metals does not compensate for uncomfortable seating.

What to check in the price after choosing the metal

York starts at 98,980 ₽, but the price is determined by the full configuration.

Range of the current matrix:

98 980–127 530 ₽.

Difference between the minimum and maximum configuration:

127 530 − 98 980 = 28 550 ₽.

And almost all of this difference is not related to brass/steel, but to the wood species and finish.

Therefore, the budget-friendly order is as follows:

1. choose the wood species and finish;
2. see the price of this group;
3. within the group, choose the metal to match the interior.

Rigid crate: after choosing the version, you need to check the delivery route

The product page states that York is shipped in a rigid crate.

The size 1148×764×1148 mm refers to the table itself, not automatically to the external transport dimensions of the packaging.

if:

• narrow elevator;
• winding staircase;
• small door;
• narrow hallway,

it is better to confirm the external dimensions of the rigid crate before payment.

This is not the central topic of the article, but for a table costing around 100–127 thousand rubles, logistics need to be settled in advance.

When York can already be ordered

The order is ready if:

• model York 002-011 approved;
• a 1148×1148 square fits;
• height checked with chairs;
• wood species selected;
• specific finish selected;
• room metal determined;
• brass/stainless steel chosen deliberately;
• the current price is verified;
• the 5–10 day timeframe is taken into account;
• the delivery route is clear.

Then you can order the York 002-011 table no longer ambiguous.

It's too early to buy York

The purchase should be postponed if:

• the handles may still change;
• lighting fixtures are not approved;
• the metal chairs are still being selected;
• the designer hasn't decided which metal is the main one;
• the selected combination is not in the matrix;
• the table dimensions have not been checked;
• the external dimensions of the rigid box are critical and unknown.

Pausing before ordering is cheaper here than trying to "tie together" random metal with decor after delivery.

If York doesn't work: where to look for other modern wooden tables

If the York model itself or its metal logic doesn't work for you, it's better to return to the category and buy a modern wooden table of a different model.

In the current section, Fjord, Chester, Norton, Sopp, Svamp, Camelot and other modern furniture pieces are presented nearby.

There's no need to force York into an interior at any cost if the combination of materials itself doesn't work.

For a broader comparison, you can open the general section of designer wooden furniture.

Three real interior schemes: one York — three different solutions

The same model cannot be recommended by a single rule, because the surrounding materials change its role.

Scenario 1. Brass handles, brass pendants, steel appliances

Here brass is repeated specifically in the decorative elements, while steel remains in the household appliances.

The first candidate becomes York with brass.

Check:

• whether the handles are visible from the dining area;
• whether the brass light fixtures hang directly above the table;
• whether the chairs have a third metal;
• whether the brass of York looks noticeably different in tone.

If the three points align, the table continues an already existing decorative system.

Scenario 2. Brass handles, but steel chairs and light fixtures

Here, small handles are no longer necessarily the main metal.

Four chairs on prominent cool metal legs are located directly next to York, while the light fixtures support them from above.

In such a composition, stainless steel can tie the dining group together better, even if the kitchen has brass handles.

Scenario 3. There is little metal, and the table should become a standalone accent

Let's say the kitchen is almost entirely wooden, the handles are hidden, the appliances are built in, and the light fixtures are neutral.

Then York effectively sets the metal accent itself.

In this case, choosing brass or stainless steel should no longer be based on the principle of repetition, but on the overall palette:

• warm wood tones and patina;
• cool stone;
• wall color;
• metal of nearby furniture;
• future chairs.

Here it is especially useful to compare two visualizations before ordering.

How to prioritize if there are already several metals in the room

You can use a simple scale.

Assign points to each metal element:

+3 — located directly next to the table;
+2 — repeated several times;
+2 — specifically chosen as decorative;
+1 — occupies a large visual area;
0 — almost invisible;
−1 — a technical element that is not part of the decorative composition.

Example:

Element	Points
16 brass kitchen handles	+4
Two brass pendants above the table	+5
Steel oven	0
Steel refrigerator	+1
Black chair legs	+5

Such a table does not provide an automatic answer. It shows why the dispute “brass handles, but a steel refrigerator” cannot be resolved by simply counting the number of items.

In the example above, two languages are strong next to York at once — brass and black metal. Stainless steel would already be a third. Therefore, the first step is to check the brass version, and then make sure it does not conflict with the chairs.

First the table metal, then the new accessories — not the other way around

After choosing York, it's easy to try to "pull together" a random combination with interior trinkets:

we'll buy a steel York, and then add a couple more steel items so it doesn't look lonely.

This is reverse logic.

A table is an expensive, large item. If its metal isn't connected to the interior already assembled, it's cheaper and more honest to choose a different York configuration than to buy additional accessories to justify a mistake.

New decor should reinforce the decision, not mask it.

Full dining set: York should be viewed together with the chairs and lighting

A table is rarely perceived on its own.

Minimal composition:

York + four chairs + pendant lights above the table + the nearest section of the kitchen.

This is exactly what needs to be evaluated in a collage or in the actual room.

Check four connections:

Table ↔ chairs.
Does the metal match or deliberately contrast?

Table ↔ light.
Do the pendants support the York metal accent?

Table ↔ kitchen.
Are the handles and faucet visible from the dining area?

Table ↔ floor and walls.
Does the impression of warm/cool metal change against stone or wood?

This way the choice becomes interior-driven, not catalog-driven.

Pre-order checklist for York 002-011

You can fill out one page before payment.

Question	Answer
Main metal of the furniture	___
Main metal of the lighting	___
Metal of the appliances	___
Metal of the chairs	___
Which metal is closest to York	___
Which metal repeats most often	___
Do you need repetition or a deliberate contrast	___
York wood species	Beech / Oak
Finishing	white / cherry / walnut with patina
York Metal	brass / stainless steel
Price of the specific configuration	___
Size 1148×1148 verified	Yes / no
Chairs verified by height	Yes / no
Rigid crate along the route verified	Yes / no

If the first six lines are filled with the words “I don't know” or “still choosing,” a decision on the metal is premature.

If the table is closed, the order already describes not just a beautiful product, but a specific version of York for a specific room.

Final specification without an error in the metal

Before payment, fill in one line:

York 002-011 / 1148×764×1148 mm / beech or oak / specific finish / brass or stainless steel / 1 pc.

And four check fields:

Check	Status
Room metal determined	Yes / no
Configuration is in the current product card	Yes / no
Price verified	Yes / no
Dimensions and delivery verified	Yes / no

If the line still says “we’ll decide on the metal later,” the order is not ready yet.

Main conclusion:

For York 002-011, brass and stainless steel are not a cosmetic option, but part of the table’s complete configuration.

If the handles and light fixtures have already been purchased, it is better not to choose the York metal on its own, but to continue or deliberately change the existing material system. The price between brass and steel is almost the same, so the decision should be made based on the interior.

Questions before ordering York 002-011

What is the size of York 002-011?

1148 × 764 × 1148 mm.

What wood is York made from?

made of beech and oak.

Is there a York with brass?

Yes, the current product page contains several such configurations.

Is there a York with stainless steel?

Yes.

Can I order a white York with brass?

Yes — in both beech and oak.

Is there a white York with stainless steel?

Yes.

What finishes are available for beech?

White enamel and cherry tint.

What finishes are available for oak?

White enamel and walnut with patina.

Is oak available in cherry?

The current matrix does not show this combination.

Is there a beech option in the patinated walnut?

The current matrix does not show this combination either.

What is the minimum price for York right now?

98,980 ₽ — beech, white enamel, stainless steel.

What is the most expensive configuration in the current matrix?

127,530 ₽ — oak, patinated walnut, brass.

How much more expensive is brass than stainless steel?

In comparable configurations — by 720–730 ₽.

What is the production lead time?

5–10 days.

How is York packaged?

The card indicates a rigid box.

How do I choose the metal if the handles are brass and the appliances are steel?

You need to determine which metal in the room serves as a recurring decorative language and which is perceived as functional, and take into account how close the elements are to the table.

What should be checked last before payment?

The wood species, finish, metal, whether this exact combination is available in the product listing, price, size, chairs, and delivery route.