I purchased two rows of theater seating (6 recliners total). They were delivered more quickly than I had predicted (only 3 weeks). They were delivered by a contract carrier & the boxes were quite banged up. Before signing anything, I inspected the contents in each box. The delivery men were slightly annoyed, but understood. Luckily, the freight was not damaged. The only complaint I had was that the leather was much more dark than pictured. In the picture they look tan or camel. My delivered product was milk chocolate in color. Since my carpet has a touch of dark brown & the walls are tan- I accepted the color and moved on. My wife preferred the darker color anyway. She claims it looks more "rich". Never the less, we love the seats. The seating surface is real leather as well as the top of the arms & leg rest region. Typically, the back and sides are not. However, the shades do not vary so it's not noticeable. I have found that this difference in material is typical in most furniture manufacturing, so it was not a bother. Connecting the seats is tricky for one person, but possible. It took me a couple of tries before I was successful. I weigh almost 230 lbs & am 6'1" & found the seats firm, but comfortable. The recliners are VERY well built, using thick gauge steel for durability. The leather as well feels durable & feels like it could take a beating before it will show any signs of wear. My wife had difficulty getting the leg rest back in its down position, but after a strong effort she was successful. Overall, my patience paid off. I have been looking at a number of on-line stores and visited others in person getting information on theater seating. I did my homework & it paid off. Trust me, this set won't disappoint if you can deal w/ the darker brown.