The chair is attractive and was easy to assemble. The legs are painted black, but I think a dark brown, natural wood finish would have been nicer. The seat is very firm and not particularly comfortable. I am using it more as an accent piece and less for everyday sitting, and it's fine for that purpose; however, if I was looking for a comfy chair to sink into and read a book or enjoy a cup of coffee, I would have sent it back. It would also function well in a front entrance or bedroom, to toss things onto or to sit on to put on your shoes.