The colour isn't black, it's grey with a black tinge.  Although it does looks good and I've grown quite fond of it, it's not as it looks in the pictures!!  The 6 pieces all feel solid and sturdy.  The bread bin functions well and doesn't take up too much space.  The lids on the cannisters don't prise off easily and I've found that they need a bit of a twist to help them.  The kitchen towel holder and mug tree have heavy solid bases and don't feel as though they will topple over.  All in all, not a bad set and they feel nice.  One of my cannisters has a mark in the paintwork, but I won't let that spoil the function of it.  Oh, and they don't have any labels on them so I have to rely on memory to know which has coffee, sugar and tea in. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]