Classic legs with a designer look. Very deep and rich black. These stools are substantially built and heavy. Has a tiny bit of rub of red that shows through on some edges but very little. In fact you cannot see that from a distance, but adds interest when close up. The seat size is 9-1/2 wide by 15" long with a nice "seat dip", so it will fit well to the average person. Easy assembly. You might want to use a ratcheted device to make it faster rather than the one provided.