The description says "Genuine Leather" but that is FALSE. Perhaps a few fibers of leather dust were mixed in with the heavy vinyl, but it's definitely not anything that you would mistake for a cow hide. That said it is sturdy including the pseudo-leather and it looks fine. Construction of the frame and hinges, etc. is sturdy. Price was good for what it is. We are satisfied, but the description needs to be changed to avoid ill-will. If it were $20 cheaper and otherwise the same, I'd give it five stars.