I ordered four of this chair for our informal dining area. The color is exactly as shown. The wood back feels a little bendy when you lean back, but after a year of use, they haven't shown any signs of wear or tear. They have lasted longer than our other big box chairs. We have had company several times who are much heavier than the weight limit listed for the chair and they held up fine. overall, I have been impressed with how they have held up when you consider how cheap they are. We have a lot of kids and these wash up well too.