Beautiful antique blue velvet chair. It was not originally mine. There are no rips, but the cushion is hard. It is definitely a chair for decoration unless you know how to refurbish chairs. I hate to get rid of it, but I am moving and I don't have room in my car. I don't smoke or own cats or dogs. I cannot speak for the people before me, but I have owned it for about 2 years. Price is negotiable.