the chair is gorgeous, at first the pieces did not fit together but the 2nd time they did! it is a beautiful accent piece that adds an upscale look. the reason for 4 stars out of 5 is because it is not comfortable, it is very firm and truly just for adding a lux look to your space and not for sitting that long, more fashion then function. the velvet is a tad shiny as well but it looks great for what I needed and it does look exactly like the photos!