Saw this on line and thought it was the prettiest chair I'd ever seen! But as we know, beauty is only skin deep. What good is beauty if comfort is missing. Fortunately, this chair delivers both requirements. The chair is firm enough to make it easy to get up but soft enough to feel good on the backside. The leather is soft and luxuriant. The style is eye-catching without being overly ornate. The true test of a successful purchase: we fight over who gets to sit in it. I only wish it were a chair and a half so my dog could curl up next to me!