Used sparingly, in excellent condition. The color is a darker brown than in the photos. The lighting makes the color appear lighter in the pictures. While I haven't noticed any significant stains, please understand that this is a used item that has been inspected by an amateur and stored at home. Therefore, please purchase only if you are comfortable with this. Also, due to shipping, some compression may occur, so please refrain from purchasing if you are particularly sensitive to this. Thank you for looking. Color...Brown