I absolutely love this plush rocking chair! It was super easy to put together by myself. It took me about 40mins versus the 15 they suggested with 2 people, but that was in part because I was using the wrong screws at first. LOL! Its not solid black, its black with grey thread woven through it so it looks more charcoal grey to me than black. Also, it doesnt rock as well as I expecte,  but I do have it on thick carpeted floor,  so Im sure that makes a difference.  Other than that, it is super comfy, and I can definitely see myself sitting in it often reading a book or just looking out the window. Great buy!