The chair is well made but has an odd gasoline smell, not a leathery smell. It states it is genuine leather and solid wood. The frame’s wood grain has a “scratched” look on parts of the leg so from afar it looks damaged. The color of the chair and the fabric look is represented accurately in the picture. Other than the above mentioned, I would love it as it is comfortable and for a recliner, it doesn’t take up much room.