Leather bonded beautiful, Cushion are stiff giving items some use to work in which I prefer not cheap stuffing fully covered cushion, with velcro straps under. Your cushion wont slide but they don't seem like they would any way at all. Color of cushion is a nice color for contrast gives great difination very beautiful design, beautiful material on back and hiddened pocket under the couch for storing of the legs that attached when set up at home. Very nice hiding place may keep that in mind. The picture gives a good idea what it looks like so dont be afraid of that. Very beautiful furniture. Cushion are stiff needs to be used, but this is good you want them to last. I seen cushion break down over time and need to be replaced so this is not a bad. As far as smell goes There is none I no other's complained of smell mine does not at all. Very pleased with Both love seat and couch