Thos chair is super soft, and appears easy to clean. I have two cats, and the hair just wipes off with minimal effort. The only issue was that it is not so easy to assemble. The V shaped brackets() have to be aligned JUST right to lock together. It took a few tries to get the back on as you cant really see what you are doing to line them up correctly. That said, it only took me about 20-30 minutes to assemble once I got the hang of it. This is a very sturdy chair, and quite comfortable. My partner LOVES his chair, and calls it his throne. The color is a very vivid purple (I ordered the blackberry), and makes for a nice conversation piece and accent chair. I like how the accent tacks are silver and not brass or gold I would purchase this item again. Thank you Wayfair for having what I need to complete my living room!