I am so happy that I chose this headboard!  I was hoping for something rustic in white and especially like that it looks like a barn door.  I assembled it myself but it is very heavy to move once assembled, especially on ones own. The manufactured wood is really quite nice, it is fibre board on the back but no one will see the back. I agree with the person who said the nuts don't tighten, however they do keep it somewhat stable.  I put one of the pieces of Styrofoam which was part of the packing between the headboard and the wall to help with stability.  I got this on sale which is even better.