Assembly was easy, and I was pleased with how it looked in my kitchen. We use them as additional chairs for visitors, but they look much better than just spare chairs. The leather is soft and non-glossy. The wood is beautiful and flawless. The chairs are standard height, pretty wide and comfortable. I love the combination of wood, metal, and leather—it looks both modern and classic. Im really happy with the purchase, and it meets all of my expectations.