The chair was not as big as I had imagined from looking at the picture, it is a regular sized office chair. The back of the chair comes to the shoulders so the neck rest is there for looks.  I do not think the covering looks like real leather, but it does not look cheap either. It covering is of medium thickness and the stitching is a nice touch. Overall I am pleased with this purchase and believe I got a good deal. It is comfortable, sturdy and was easy to put together.