Attractive and functional swivel barrel chair -- but not velvet. Not sure what the material is -- it feels more like a terry cloth of some sort -- soft but not like any velvet of which I'm aware. Arrived promptly and was relatively easy to assemble. Smaller size -- holds an adult weight but is positioned lower to the ground. Probably better suited for a rec room or child/teen lounge area because of the material and size. Three stars because it is a good product, but not quite what I expected.