The stools I received had a light brown suede seat (cloth like)  We kept them but not really what we wanted. (picture shows dark brown pleather)  The front legs did not line up so there is a gap between the seat base and leg.  Directions for assembly could have been better.  One stool came cracked and they immediately replaced without any hassle.  Have had the new stool for over three weeks but dreading trying to assemble.  I am pretty handy but the assembly on this piece is frustrating so I am putting it off.  Company coming so will have to get this assembled this weekend.  If I had not gotten a email to rate this purchase I would not have complained.  For what I paid still not too bad a deal.