Oh my gosh - this is a bit embarrassing to admit. My boyfriend's mother was kind enough to refabric our dining room chairs for us. She bought the fabric and re did them for us for Christmas. We-ell, the guys love to use it as a scratching post and while I fought them at first, I've given up. They are completely torn up now! The thing is, we never eat at the table and never use the chairs. But still, they were a gift in a way . Oh well, she understands.