RobR wrote:
my wife cant stand my left over bachelor looking black leather stuff,
and while the cats havent pierced it, its pretty scratched up. she's
wondering about microfiber, but the stuff im familiar with would
get destroyed in two seconds.

Microfiber or any smooth surface is good. Don't get anything that has
a nubby or scratchy texture as that will attract the cats. While
you're getting new furniture, why not invest in a nice floor to ceiling
cat tree?

Lauren