What a beautiful product!  Just don't sit on it!
It was exciting to receive the two stools I ordered; however, it was very disappointing to open the boxes.  When I assembled the first stool, I pressed down on the "leather" and it creased, crinkled and cracked like a brittle piece of paper.  Over time I suspect all those creases will crack and flake too.  The product is advertised as leather but the thinness, brittleness, and dryness won't hold up to any use like "real leather" would.  It is doubtful that leather conditioner could help.  I would not purchase this product until the distributor insists on some quality control with the manufacturer.   I love Wayfair.com because they stand behind their commitment to their customers through their service department.  (Thanks, David.)  My money is being refunded.