These 18 inch Dining Chairs with mid back Sled base are leather soft in the color Light Brown and have a Black Steel frame. They were very, very easy to assemble. I think I had them both put together in less than 15 mins . They are extremely comfortable. These chairs are definitely designed for entertaining, as you could sit comfortably for any amount of time. They are very beautiful chairs. They are very well made and I am beyond happy with this set of dinning chairs and I highly recommend them.