Carved Napoleon Brown Finished Game Chair, Briarwood Leather Upholstery, Brass Accents. Briarwood Leather is a pull-up leather, which is subject to natural color variation.Pull-Up describes the behavior of leather that has been treated with oils, waxes, and dyes in such a way that when the leather is pulled or stretched (i.e. on upholstery), the finish becomes lighter in the stretched areas. Considered a mark of high quality.