This is your basic wood box spring mattress, just like in the old days, which is exactly what I wanted. It comes with the black metal frame shown in the photo. Ive had it now for 3 years, and its holding up great and still looks the same. The encasing material has not shredded or torn anywhere. I bought it to hold up a 12-inch memory foam mattress, also bought from Wayfair. My boyfriend alone sleeps on these mattresses plus frame. He weighs around 240lbs. The box spring mattress and frame are able to hold his weight. I wouldnt recommend very much more weight on this box spring, unless you have a more supportive frame.