The stool is a bit too short for a dressing table. ( I am quite short myself but feel I need a booster cushion! ) The material  on the sample picture is vivid with pattern which is what appealed to me.  On my stool it is nearly all purple and green stripes. It is ok but not as exciting as the photo. It arrived quite delayed and two of the feet were poking out of the cardboard box. Luckily I suppose they were bubbled wrapped so no apparent damage.