I bought this chair as an occasional chair for me and my daughter to sit in when we read. My daughter still a toddler so it's a perfect cozy chair for the two of us. The fabric seems darker once I got it in my house.  It still works well with the other colors I have in my room so it didn't bother me too much. The seat on it is firm but still comfy cozy.  I feel like will get many years of use out of it.  Definitely a great little chair for the price.