Wood color accurate in pictures.  Fabric was slightly darker than in picture.   Assembly was a bit tricky if you followed the instructions...as in ARM could NOT be put on last as per instructions (arm dowel alignment required bolts in seat to still be loose to insert).   Probably the most important note was that all bolts (except two) insert from inside the seat frame and are completely invisible (nice).   The two bolts however from the back of the arms had "covers" for them that would be noticeable if you can see the chair in a room from the back.  Noticeable but not horrible.   We have the chair against a wall, so they not visible.