Could not be happier with these chairs!! Sturdy, attractive and easy to assemble - less than 30 min. I ordered the "gray wash," which to my eye looks more taupe than gray, and the stripes appear gray and navy . The distressed look to the natural wood is just enough - does NOT give it an antique look. I love that the fabric and nail heads are also on the back side rather than just a wooden back - something I had not seen on the website - and it makes the chairs look so classy and stylish and so, so good from the front AND the back! By the way, they are very, very comfortable while providing great back support. I know they will get a lot of use, and last a long time. Just love, love, love these!  A great purchase!