First off, this was my first big purchase since living on my own and it was a definitely a good choice! The color of these chairs are absolutely breathtaking, I got the Emerald. They were very easy to put together. Don't get me wrong, they are not a cloud to sit on but they are comfortable and do the job, while looking great. I would say the only down side is a little mark on one of the chairs, picture #4, but that is not a hard-no. The velvet is soft and the chairs feel pretty dang sturdy. They fit into my gerenally standard sized eating area. These are absolutely a good value for the price. The perfect set of dining chairs for someone who is just starting out!Enjoy my dog bathing in the sunlight as well.