This is a very good quality chair for the money.  The base is good heavy cherry.  The seat and back are thickly padded and the upholstery leather-like fabric is soft.  I will be interested to see how it wears.  It looks just fine next to my husband's real leather desk chair especially with the nail head trim.  The lack of arms helps it fit comfortably in the small space available.  It swivels and adjusts up and down evenly.  We are very pleased with this purchase!