I've had this bed frame since February, so close to 6 months. It's a beautiful bed frame, with a tall headboard, and a nice brassy color. Unfortunately, it's supposed to be made of steel, but if you use the bed like any couple ;), the metal slats and the mid beam get more and more bent, your mattress starts to drop, until it becomes a danger (especially for us since our kitties like being underneath the bed). I tried to find replacement parts for it since it's such a beautiful bed, but I was unable to.