We ordered two of these for a small conversation area in our home bar. We weren't looking to spend a small fortune and we needed chairs that wouldn't be so large as to overpower the space. These chairs perfectly met our needs. They look more expensive than they were! The back of the chair is unattached, so it came boxed in an almost square box with the back folded into the seat. All you have to do is attach the legs, raise the back and you are all set. We've had the chairs for 11 months and they are used several times a week. So far, they are not showing any signs of wear. The color is a very dark brown, looks rich and plush.