The bed arrived quickly after ordering it. This is a solid wood bed frame and appears to be sturdy. The bed is as pictured. It definitely has that rustic wood headboard appearance that is very charming. Putting it together was tedious, but we followed the directions and it took us approximately one hour. There is a very minor chip on the lower left side of the headboard.  But it’s not easily noticeable since it’s so small so, it’s  not an issue for us. We weren’t sure of a platform bed, but were confident that this appears to be a great choice. Very sturdy, great wood look, perfect for our guest room.