Dark stain?

It looks a bit like walnut to me. Hard to tell, because it matters what kind of wood was stained. Oak takes stain differently than mahogany, etc...

I'm sure others have done a darker stain. I like the amber/golden glow myself.

I wondered about walnut. I've used it before on furniture projects. I just don't like orange/amber and am not going to have it. Thanks.

Looking at the picture you posted, it is impossible to say what wood species is used. My guess would be birch. Every manufacturer names their stains differently, so you can't just call it this or that and expect to walk into Home Depot and pull a can off the shelf. You need to take a sample of the wood you will actually be using into a paint store and test a few colors on it to determine which one you like.

Not only are there different types of stains and toners (traditional wiping, spray, gel, etc.) , all wood species take up stains differently. Generally speaking, a traditional wiping stain will color open grain woods like mahogany, oak and to a lesser degree cherry more evenly than closer grained woods like maple or birch, which can turn out very blotchy. The darker the stain, the more pronounced the variables. The easiest would be to find a wood species that, with a clear finish, will naturally have the color want.

Not trying to discourage you, just want to help you understand a bit about what you are getting into. Find out which store the local professional painters and cabinet shops use and go there. They will be your best resource. Hardware stores and lumber yards with a paint department can be hit and miss, if you have a good one, talk to them also. If the process to get what you want is beyond your comfort zone, consider hiring a pro for this part of the project. They'd love to do something different.
 

I'm not concerned with selling. I want to like it and then it'll go to one of our sons one day. If it's painted and they want wood, they can strip it.