The pattern is a slightly darker cream color than I was still expecting, however, I am still very pleased with the item! (It is still a light cream color, however, I think the display picture make it look lighter than it actually is) One of the chairs unfortunately came missing a piece that is crucial to securely attaching the swivel to the chair, but Wayfair is sending me a replacement. The swivel goes 360 degrees around and has no resistance or way to stop the spinning, so that is one thing to keep in mind if you are particular