Brian: Interested to hear what you think when you compare them. I thought the satin on real wood made it look like Formica. I went with the semi, or "simi," if you're in the mood for wine.
Be careful with UV exposure. Some catalyzed finishes tout UV resistance. They're not all created equal. My semi yellowed considerably, but the room is nothing but glass. I've had some of my own maple pieces in there and that didn't happen. Not a complaint. It happens. But it's gonna be far worse with cherry, so watch out.
