I’ve owned my pair of Paulistano chairs for ELEVEN years now! I bought them in the rust hue. They show zero signs of wear despite frequent use. I have been careful not to place them in direct sunlight and the leather has not faded one bit. I am considering ordering two new leather slings in the sand color because I’m going to be changing my decor. I am convinced these chairs will outlive me (I am 55). They were an enormous investment for me at the time I purchased them but they are an exquisitely timeless design with a small footprint that brings dramatic, modern style to my living room. They could easily be used as an occasional chair in a den, bedroom or any other room in the house. I highly recommend this piece of functional art wholeheartedly!