Very sharp looking. Firm but not too firm. Very solid. I’m 5’2”, 113lbs and was able to move box inside and put it together myself in 15 minutes. Got lucky that the leather didn’t get damaged during shipping-there was a 4” tear in the box with only a very thin styrofoamplastic covering the leather. I can see how it happens tho as the box is a huge flat rectangle and it’s impossible to grip (with just 1 person)  without accidentally poking holes in the box. Delivery drivers don’t usually work in pairs so I can see how it could get damaged in transit. I love it tho!!!