In the photos I’m trying to show how the chairs can go close to the table when pushed in. This was something we wanted to maximize the space around the table when not in use. Also my table is 30 inches high so these are a more modern style chair with a lower back than some traditional styles. The color is off white but definitely has a pink tone that is shown in the photo with the runner held next to it. The runner is a cream linen color. These chairs are not white and not described as white. The legs are solid wood. I chose the lighter of the two options. The chairs came well packaged with two per box, no damage on 6 chairs total. Comfortable. Easy to assemble, each leg has a letter that corresponds to a lettered corner of the chair. Couldn’t be simpler. Very pleased with these modern clean line chairs