This was such a cute and up-to-date patio bench, and the black looks so good.  I have two tiny pillows at each end to add a little stripe in black, gold and white.  The bench is not heavy, but heavy enough to endure any weather conditions, and it was so easy to put together by just connecting legs to base with a few screws.  I love the mix of slats and circles, and it is comfortable for 2 people.  I needed a smaller bench due to my space, but if you want to seat 3 people, you need a larger bench.  It was a little pricey, but I love it, and think it will last for years to come.  It also arrived on time--which was very quickly--and without a dent or scratch.