The material is a luxurious soft velvet, very plush and high end hand feel.  The color is a gorgeous steel gray.   The reason for not giving out 5 stars is because one of them was missing a screw in the seat.   I was sent a replacement immediately but now I have 3 of them!   Would have preferred a refund but I'll find a use for it, it's a beautiful chair,  happy with the quality.