After all the reviews being up and down, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I finally decided to go for the stool. Turns out to be a lovely, with a very dark brown leather (it could fool you in being black in some light). I use it on the lowest setting so it is very sturdy. I tried the higher setting and it did seem a bit unstable. So if you want a high seat, I’d suggest looking elsewhere. Overall very pleased with the purchase so far.