age rather than dating itself. The spruce velvet upholstery paired with its refined silhouette strikes that rare balance between formal and approachable, while the tucked profile means it slides neatly under the table when not in use. This works beautifully in dining rooms leaning toward classic or contemporary aesthetics, and the deep green grounds itself equally well against warm woods or cooler palettes. Fair warning: velvet requires regular brushing to maintain its nap, but that's a small price for a chair with genuine staying power.