The texturized, boucle!, fabric is key to know here.  The upholstery is seriously bumpy and love it (its like a teddy bear!).  Visually looks like a chair you would find in a 5 star Scandinavian hotel.  I placed it near a bookshelf and window, and love that I can swivel 380 degrees while I relax and read a book.  This comes fully assembled, so that is very convenient as well.  Lastly, my daughter LOVES this chair...so I guess its pretty hip with college kids too. A++