This is a beautiful piece but I have to say it is way overpriced. It's so hard and awkwardly constructed that I rarely sit on it, and the construction is extremely low quality--the legs scratch easily and don't feel sturdy, and the silver decorations are literally thumbtacks that fall out easily. However, the velvet is soft and the color (burgundy) is gorgeous. As a decorative piece, it really adds beauty to a room. As a functional piece, I'd pass.