We ordered two of these in cream for our jack and jill style office. The decision to purchase the cream color was my own, and i take responsibility for that, but it's very concerning to have any pens nearby - I am afraid of getting a stain on the leather.  The fabric also ripped in one spot during assembly - and we were pretty careful.  Short answer - I think might be ok in black, they are comfy; the white was a mistake.