I varnished this chaise last year with marine-grade varnish, and it's still a lovely, very attractive color.  I found a deep red cushion that goes well with the honey-colored wood.  I like the pull-out rest on the side to put a glass or a book on.  Box was so heavy that I had to open it outside, to get the parts into the house.  But it was easy to assemble,  and it's easy to wheel into a different position.  My only Con is that it doesn't lie completely flat when it's all the way down - the back-rest portion slants slightly down from the middle where it hinges - which is why I gave it only 4 stars.