My office has cherry traditional desk and hutch pieces but I'm not a traditional cherry type of person! This Brennan Desk Chair is the real "me"! It is upholstered with a weathered distressed edgy leather type fabric. I think the juxtaposition of using a traditional deco look with edgy street chic pieces is the ultimate cool. The chair is totally comfortable and it is sturdy enough to handle my constant sliding around, slipping in and out abuse.