This is the second set we have bought.  We have a huge deck surrounding our house and loved the first set so much we bought a second set for another side of the deck.  We get compliments continually on this patio set and it looks wonderful!  I was worried the black would be hot in the summer, but somehow it does not get hot and it is in the sun for a good portion of the day.  We are on these chairs every evening.  The quality is outstanding and it is a really nice looking  patio set.  And putting it together - it only took my husband about an hour to assemble the table and all 4 chairs - very easy.  If you are looking for a black wrought-iron look - you cannot go wrong with this set - I highly recommend it!