First and foremost...I love the price of this stool.  The leather looks good...word of caution...the red is bright and leans toward orange, not a deep blue red...which I think the picture depicts.  The counterstool is sturdy and looks just like the picture.  The leather is good and doesn't look like it will fall apart anytime soon.   I wish the screws at the footrails didn't show...but again for the price...they really are great.