We saw this at a store for $$$, but got ours for much less on here with a sale. The wood is solid feeling and very precise in its construction. The color is as you see it in the picture. What we like about this chair is the curves are very simple and elegant. It looks very nice on our balcony. It is very comfortable and contours to a natural shape for the body when you sit in it. Bonus for folding up very compactly and being light enough to carry up to the roof deck or down to the park lawn. It also makes it easy to store when we need more real estate on the balcony at a cocktail party. Highly recommended!