I love these chairs.  I was really nervous when I ordered them as you are always taking a chance not being able to sit in them.  So easy to put together.  The fabric is like a microfiber, but it's better and the weave makes it look almost like a tweed if that makes sense.  The padding is just right and they hold my husband with no problem- 6 ft/215.  The legs are metal but they have a wood pattern and they look very nice.