The faux leather is really good.  Has the lines and vein marks as if it were real leather.  Not patent leather like.  It does have a little shine.  True white, not vanilla. Sturdy and comfortable. Bought two and pushed them together to make a sofa in my daughters study room.  Can't believe I paid what I did with free shipping.  Second item from Wayfair and both have been 5 star items!