This is NOT a velvet bench. All the descriptions, and pictures, including my order receipt, say velvet. It is linen, and the fabric is ugly. I have pneumonia, so I don't feel like sending it back. I am VERY disappointed that it isn't actually velvet. I wanted it to match my velvet comforter. Not sure I'll ever trust Joss and Main again. The wood is pretty and the bench is solid. But as soon as I feel better I will have it redone in velvet.