How excited can you get over a kitchen stool? Well, my unit was surprisingly well-crafted. The black finish is true black with light distressing, covered in a satin finish. Solid, but not design-klunky. In black, the style has a certain élan due to the subtle flair of the seat. Sits well with your feet on the support or not. A good sized seat (about 17.5 x 9.25 inches) with not a lot of footprint. Arrived as pictured, perhaps a bit better than the picture. Four stars because it wasn't packed to well, mostly just put in a box.