It was hard to tell from the photos what the 'brown' option would turn out to look like, but I'm so pleased with it. The fabric is very classy looking. It's 'peppered' with varying thread colors in browns, taupe, and black, but is smooth, like a very expensive suit fabric.
The chair itself is very sturdy, and appears to be well-made. The legs took about ten minutes to attach with a screwdriver. It feels solid when you sit in it, and the high arms are a contemporary touch.
I'm so pleased I ordered a second one, and it's on sale this week!
Highly recommend this chair.