We searched and searched for a used (less than $500), leather version of this chair for our study for months. Eventually, need led us to give up, give in and purchase this faux leather button-back. We're ok with it, but it's not leather. There is just a little too much sheen on "pleather," if you know what I mean, and it's quite stiff. We don't spend long periods of time in the chair so we don't know how well it will hold up over time, but it's very heavy and solid. My husband hates assembling my online purchases, but this wasn't too challenging. We're ok with it. It looks fine, most folks wouldn't be as picky as me, it does the job and met my criteria of "look classic, feel comfortable for time at the desk, and cost less than $500."