This was easy to put together, and Very well priced. It is not quite black, more of a deep dark espresso brown, but almost black. very shiny. I bought 2 corners and one matching armless chair. they are nice as a love seat, sofa, and alone! I recommend the corner chairs over the armless, although both look sharp from all angles, (no need to hide the backs) and would make great space dividers. The arm and back are Perfect height ! It's so comfortable to sit with my arms up on the backs, elbows shoulder high, eases my back after work; I love these chairs. The ability to completely rearrange my living room whenever I feel like it is So nice; I will Never buy a one piece sofa again! These are light to move, and come apart if needed (doorways:). I am only taking away one star for workmanship because someone went staple crazy on the bottom of it, and there was a staple where I needed to put a bolt. Also, one of the pre-drilled holes for a wing nut piece to screw into was not right. However, being that I was still able to get the staple out, halfway screw the wing nut in, and use a 'spare' metal C-piece that they gave with it, and get the whole thing together....for the price..... I am Very happy all ways around. Hope they continue to sell these so I can replace them if I need to!!!!! They look Great with my second hand coffee tables I painted glossy black. I would be very bummed if the vinyl ever got ripped and I couldn't replace it with the same chair!