I love the way this chair looks. It is very pretty. It feels like super soft leather. The seat is very comfortable as well. The nail trim is a very nice accent and I love the way it matches other silver items in my living room. My only complaint is with the height of the chair, if your not tall, it's a little awkward getting into. I'm not sure about using that front board as step support. Not a problem for my husband, and my grandkids climb into it easy enough. I will probably buy a second one so the grandkids can each have one when they stay. They love it.