The chair is clearly gorgeous for what it is - and reminiscent of a much simpler time of outdoor living (pre the tacky, McMansion induced 'living room outside' movement). This chair reminds of a 60ish man drinking a Miller High Life and wearing socks and sandles - which is sort of charming. However, $2,500 - those have just been flying off the shelves, right?! If anyone spots a chair like this for a better price, you know where to reach me.