Just as described. Two of these chairs arrived today. The seats are very firm with a softer pillow backrest. The color is light beige, and the upholstery is tight and well sewn. The firmness of the seat was a little surprising, amost no give at all, but my husband loved them and said they were very comfortable. The foam seems deep and I imagine they will soften up with some use. And, yes, they swivel 360°, so they will be great for conversations. They are perfect chairs for our living room. Im very pleased.