This is a real stunner! I didn't understand what the "black and silver" meant exactly, but my daughter and I both liked the design, so we decided on it. It's a mottled black and silver and looks really, really good! Heavy (the posts are thick and sturdy & the slats are metal) and it looks great in her room! It's low - we put an 8" mattress on it - but it's comfy. Really happy with the purchase!!