The chair is a blackened brass. Goes well with bronze... In the photo it looks like a gold brass, it’s not. The fabric is not good for animals in my opinion, especially cats. The fabric is tightly woven and the color is a cross between a light oatmeal and off white. Definitely not white. If you want something off white to cream this will work for you. This collects cat hair, so I have covered with a blanket when not having guests. I only use in a formal living area. I would not recommend for people who have kids or animals and definitely get it protected. It is well made and sturdy and worth the cost. It really is an awesome looking chair!