Very sturdy!! Although many say that the headboard is smaller than appears in ad photo, the dimensions that were listed we exact. Before buying check out how high headboard will be and you won't be surprised when it comes in. 
Also the headboard came damaged from the shippers. I called in at 11pm and the following day there was a new headboard sitting at my front door...they told me to just toss or goodwill the damaged one so I didn't even have to repackage the old damaged piece. Great service.