The item description when we ordered said "Solid Wood" but it was particle board, which is fine at this price. However, the item arrived damaged in a few places. I had to use super glue for one of the slats and the headboard itself had scuff marks. To make things "fun", the assembly directions were for a queen and not a king so we had to figure it out ourselves. Was very difficult to assemble the base of the bed. I don't think I'll be buying from Wayfair again because they don't seem to try out what they sell at all.