The chair is sturdy and very well made.  The covering is quite thick and is standing up well in a condo at the beach that is rented out to vacationers.  The mahogany color is more red than pictured but it still is quite neutral.  I will buy this chair again when another of our rentals needs a chair that stands up to a damp bathing suit.  We turn to Wayfair for all of our needs.  They stand by there sales and there have been many.  Any problems are taken care of immediately.