These are great, solid chairs, especially for the price.  By the time I put together the 4th chair, I had it down to 10 minutes each. :)  The material is definitely beige or light taupe background with bluish-teal flowers. Very nice and goes well with my honey oak dining table. The legs are more of a 'dusty light oak' but it still works. Chairs are comfortable to sit on for long periods. I love the detail on the back which classes up my formal dining room nicely.