I ordered these for two reasons, the specified weight capacity and the black color.  I haven't tested to the weight issue yet, but I am skeptical.  The legs do not seem to be as solidly affixed as they have been slightly wiggly.  As to the color, it is not a solid black, but a washed color over a brown.  So quite a bit of brown is evident.   Esthetically they are wonderful and look great with my table.