LOVE these chairs! I was hesitant to buy chairs online (they can look pretty all they want to in pictures, but can feel completely different in person). We wanted something large enough for my 6'5" ft husband to feel comfortable in, but not be overpowering. These chairs fit the bill. The seat is a pretty good size, and the backs go up right below the neck (so not tall enough to rest the back of your head on, but that doesn't matter to us). The cushions are on the stiffer side, but with any new sofa or chair, they will soften up over time. The seat cushion is not reversible though, so beware of any damage to it. The material doesn't feel like a stiff faux leather - more of a very soft, almost microfiber feel. The legs were in a box zipped in a hidden section under the chair. Incredibly easy to install - took us all of 10 minutes to do both chairs.