I got this 3 days after I ordered it - right on time and while it was just like it looked in the picture and like it was described - I painted it ivory. I spritzed the fabric with water first; painted a coat of latex paint mixed half and half with fabric medium and after it dried I sanded it down really well with 220 weight paper. I did that for 4 coats of paint (didn't even use a whole quart) and now it looks like ivory leather. It is sturdy and solid and it looks awesome.