Ugh, I LOVE these chairs. They took five minutes to assemble, the colour is absolutely gorgeous, and they're a fraction of the cost of the “vintage original”. I think they're better! I get compliments on them all the time. I would spray the fabric with a waterproof shoe spray before using them so you can keep the faux velvet intact. I spill on everything so that's my personal trick. If you're thinking about getting them, do it!