I've had this item for over 2 years, and returning here i just had to write how great a piece of furniture this is. After all this time it still looks brand new. Other items of leather in my home, the cat tends to scratch up.. but for some reason this still looks brand new. It's not the terrible Bonded leather either. It's also so Soft! It's not like that hard vinyl feeling leather, its super soft and comfortable even to lay down on. It just looks super nice and has become one of my favorite pieces of furniture over the years. I also have the black & white "leather-look" bench with the shelving underneath and it's ok but it has the aforementioned catch scratches and punctures all over, discolored parts, and this is so much nicer looking, stylish, and softer. I will probably buy a second one for the bedroom.