These are great solid chairs! Came well packaged with nothing damaged. The chose the almond/ebony color. The almond was slightly darker than what the picture showed but it still looked great and matches well with my table. The first chair took a bit to put together (instructions not great) but after that it only took about 10 minutes per chair. I have gotten many compliments on these. One thing I would note to potential buyers: the front of the seat is not flat edged, in the description they call it "contoured". I didn't notice in the picture. It didn't bother me, but it's good to know in case that's not your style.