The chair is not assembled -- but it was easy to assemble and came with everything you need. It was well packaged. The colour is closer to ivory than tan -- a lovely warm ivory. It is NOT what I would call beige, it is lighter than beige. It is a bit firm and holds you upright when you sit in it. The velvet upholstery is very soft to the hand. The overall look is elegant. It is kind of transitional in style, but it is not out of place in my modern decor.  It is not large or what I could call generously proportioned. It is a mid sized chair which I think one could use in a bedroom as well as a living room or an entryway. It would make a lovely statement in an office as well.