"Bonded Leather" is an advertising copy person's catchphrase to induce one's purchase based on the fact the surface (seating) is genuine. I noticed the chair does not "breathe" as leather should thus making one's torso warm and uncomfortable after extended usage. The material is nothing more than "leather" shreds interspersed with plastic bonding material. The chair is being returned.
After going to the store to physically sit in every chair available this was the most comfortable chair. The price was unbeatable and pick-up was super easy.