This chair is beautiful! I ordered it in green, and it is a true emerald green color, which is one of this season's high fashion favorites (it looked more like dark teal on my monitor). The velvet fabric is luscious, but I would caution that it seems rather delicate and would not be appropriate for heavy use (small children, pets) as it cannot be easily cleaned (I'd even be wary of spot cleaning). Assembly is easy, with all necessary materials enclosed. From a design standpoint, this chair is a show stopper!