The bonded leather seat is of good quality and so far seems undamaged by the cats that like to perch there.  I've deducted points for they arduous assembly.  We've assembled more than a few pieces of furniture in our day and this was a real trial.  Definitely needed two of us and many of the many screws and washers and pre-drilled holes did not line up well and had to be FORCED.  Also, once we got it assembled its not even and we needed to add felt pads to keep it leveled.   Would not buy again