Here's the real deal ... we got these chairs three days ago. They looked gorgeous with our made-from-scratch farmhouse table and actually gave the impression that our dining room was larger than it actually is. (Bonus!) But ... we have a 3-year old. On day #2 of these chairs being in our home, he peed his pants. While sitting on the chair. I thought "OMG - this is why we can't have nice things!" But ... good news ... we used our urine spray, wiped down the chair, and today, on day #3, they look as good as new. Ask me again in 6 months, but for right now, I would 100% recommend these chairs. (Especially if you don't have a toddler at home.) Sleek, sophisticated, but durable enough for real life.