I am so pleased with these chairs.  Caramel.....is a rich brown color.  I haven't had them long enough to comment on endurance, but they look very sturdy.  Actually, better than I expected.  The picture looks like them, but they are much more sturdy than they appear.  Assembly was very easy.  Also, before I bought them, I contacted customer service for assembly instructions.  I also asked if the seat and frame were attached (they were) or did they need to be assembled.  Both questions were answered personally and quickly.  Very pleased with customer service, too.