I really like this chair. It is exactly as pictured and was super easy to assemble. I was worried the "vegan leather" might feel cheap or weird, but I actually like it! It's very supple. You might mistake it for leather at first glance. I think the gold is really cool, but keep in mind that even if gold is selected, the wheel covers and levers under the chair will still be chrome. The chair is comfortable. Like others have said, it doesn't have much padding, but I think that can be seen clearly from the listing photos. I was having some back pain from my previous chair and this chair has helped that a bit. For the price, I think it's a great option.