Wow these stools were worth waiting for...was waiting nearly a year for them to be back in stock, and I nearly bought some thing else - happy I didn't. The Leatherette is leatherette, when I'm tired of it, I'll have the chairs recovered in real leather.  Chairs are sturdy...easy to assemble, great back support and arms are perfect...look great.  I'm very happy with these stools.  The only bad thing i have to say...they make the rest of my kitchen look crummy...kitchen remodel - here it comes.