The jury is still out on this one.  I waited months for this stool to come back in stock with high hopes.  The finish is exactly as it appears in the photo.  The seat fabric is a bit like chenille (cream with hints of tan/beige).  Overall, a very pretty stool, but overpriced for one that requires assembly.  Assembly is the critical issue.  The holes drilled for bolts did not line up (not even close) in two places, so that the back of the stool could not be attached.  Wayfair quickly arranged for a replacement, which is on the way.  Hoping that the next ones are better than the first (as we plan to purchase 3 or 4)