This chair is beautiful and sturdy. The only thing about it that I don't like is that the seat is a bit too firm. Uncomfortably so. And doesn't match the softness of the back pillow. I would like it better if a layer of foam were in the seat cushion so it wasn't quite so unforgiving. Still, it is gorgeous and we all really like it. Maybe it will soften up over the years. I sure hope so.