I love these barstools. Exactly what i wanted in my kitchen. 
The are black but they do have a reddish-black hue when sunlight hits them just right. But that did not alter my opinion of them at all bc it is rarely noticeable. 
I love how the back is lower than a standard stool. That feature helps to keep a good visual line over my kitchen peninsula into my great room. 
They were perfect for us!