Review on Velvet Burgundy Swoop Arm Living Room Chairs - HomePop by Emily Allen

I purchased 2 of these ($210 each) and 2 matching side chairs ($200 pair). The swoop arm assembly very easy. I read many comments by previous purchasers, so my expectations were not inflated. Chairs arrived fast but in a bitter winter cold snap, so I left in boxes overnight and assembled gradually over 2 days, waiting to do final tightening so every part was room temp. All together assembly was 20 min/chair. All hardware included and fine. Fabric is not luxurious so do not expect velvet as description indicates; I liken it to canvas with design printed on fabric, not woven into it. I had 2 phenomenal side chairs ($1,200 each) with silk and velvet fabric and inlaid wood. I recently got 2 puppies and they wanted to chew on the legs. So I gave the fancy chairs to a neighbor and replaced with the swoop arm chairs; I don't care if the dogs demolish these. The chairs look wonderful and I find them very comfortable (I am 6+ ft tall and 125 lbs). I did no in-person comparison shopping at furniture stores as I would normally have done if covid was not a major concern; I am immuno-compromised due to infusion treatments which did a number on me. Advice: have realistic (not fancy or luxurious) expectations. I do believe the price I paid was a bit too high, but delivery was fast and I am satisfied overall. I also ordered 3 ottomans, which I have not yet received. I purchased 4 more of th