The nail head trim and quilted fabric along with the overall design of the chair makes this a great looking bar stool.  The faux leather tends to have more of a vinyl look but coupled with the above mentioned  acoutrements  it looks richer.  I am glad i purchased two of them on clearance but would have been dissappointed if i paid regular price of over $200 for each one.  The fabric is sort of slippery and you feel like you have to keep repositioning to sit upright.  you would have to rest feet on foot bar to keep you positioned in chair.  chair is also narrow so a large person can forget it!