The beige leather is very pretty and feels so soft. The chair height is rather tall, and it is a firm seat so a short person's feet may not touch the floor. It is comfortable though, and the small leg rest is adequate when raised. The scale is perfect for the room I use it in, as a big puffy recliner would not fit well. So, the compromise on comfort is what I expected. It was much easier to assemble than I expected and seems to be well constructed and sturdy so far.