I cant tell you how many compliments Ive gotten on this chair- if youre on the fence, buy it! I purchased the yellow version and its perfection. The velvet is super soft and doesnt crush. We have two enormous black cats who sit on it regularly, and it (a)  does not retain cat fur and (b) cleans up easily with the occasional like roll. It brightens up our living room without being fussy. Bonus- even I managed to put it together!