It’s whiter than i expected.  There is a light blemish on the top left side about the size of my palm; it’s not noticeable unless you’re standing at the right angle. I’m not sure if it came that way or it came from me during assembly.  Anyway, I’m going to have to be very careful with this chair.  Assemble was easy but took me a bit of time.  It’s not comfortable but it looks great.  The gold buttons almost glow when the light hits them.  My wife wants to keep it but I want to return it.,