The headboard was a bit more complicated to put together than I had anticipated, but it didn't represent a problem. The finish was fine, but there were some rougher spots, expected from Chinese-sourced knock-down furniture. The overall look is very acceptable. The quibble that knocks this solidly down from five stars is that the headboard is sized for King, not for California King, in any way. I had to buy extension brackets to attach the frame to my California King frame. Six inches in width makes a big difference. The piece should have had wider feet to accommodate California King frames.