___(1)___ I love this sofa. I received it two days ago and I am sitting on it right now with great joy. The leather is glossy and soft, yet firm and clearly durable; the color is a rich, dark chocolate with a low sheen; and the sofa looks in real life exactly as it does in the picture online. ___(2)___ I would have given the workmanship five stars, if not for the legs the sofa arrived with. They are plastic and cheap-looking, so I did not attach them to the sofa. Fortunately, there is no need for them because the sofa is high enough, its base is covered and I have no concern that sitting flat on the floor will damage it. ___(3)___ My only concern is that sitting on it right now hurts my neck. The support for one's back is not that great, but I hope that will with time as the sofa becomes less stiff. I am fine with the discomfort, because I am more concerned about aesthetics than about being a couch potato anyway and I can always grab a pillow to sooth my screaming neck muscles. However, those of you who watch a lot of TV or already have back issues should take seriously the neck pain that sitting on this sofa will probably cause you. Overall, this is a great purchase and I am very happy.