So I'm dumb and didn't read the full description - just saw "upholstered" in the title and assumed it was so sort of fabric not faux leather. In the end, most of the frame is covered in my set up (pictured) and thankfully it's not shiny material. Took me maybe too hours to put together with wine. Very good price, happy with my purchase. No issues with the silver pierces coming off as others described.