Very strong metal bed of course it was a bear to assemble need another person to help 2 days. The only fault of mine was not to shop further with the selection of bedding. I have a nectar mattress it's great. Do not need a box spring but I like a box spring which makes the bed higher to get in. But further to see a bed frame that the sides are recessed so when I place the box spring in it doesn't move. I'm okay with it cuz I tied in four places a very thin strong rope around the bed frame and the box spring so it doesn't move all is good.