Actually, the cleaning instructions for the leather say to use only mild soap and water, and no leather food or saddle soap. I have already spilled some coffee on mine and it wiped up without any marks at all - just beaded up nicely. The directions also said that the leather would outlast the best fabric 4:1. I guess we will see. I took a damp cloth and wiped the scatches and they really are not very noticeable - the leather is already distressed anyway and it looks fine. The punctures are very small and I do not think they will get bigger the way they would with vinyl or naugahyde. I hope this is so!!

We have had no new furniture in over 20 years so decided to do with what we hoped would be most durable - although it is expensive as well. I am really hoping it was a good decision. The chairs sure are comfy and surprisingly warm to sit in, even when the air is very cold

We are covering them with throws at night - hoping to give them a bit more protection when we are not using them. And, I am going to be a clipper fanatic after those claws!!