The table is not, black but I knew that from looking at the pictures up close and from other reviews. I painted it an oil rubbed bronze to match my chairs. I took the advice of another review and painted it before I put it together. The table came in two boxes and arrived a day early. It was easy to put together. It matches the style of my chairs. One of the colored tiles was cracked, but I was painting it anyway so it didn't matter. I am very happy with the table and it looks great.