This is an absolutely gorgeous headboard.  It is "substantial" which is code for heavy, but not too heavy.  It was so easy to put together.  And it actually looks like an antique piece.  And although it came with the necessary hardware to easily attach it to a standard bedframe, I do not have a standard bedframe, so I just positioned it against the wall and slid my bed against it.  And you cannot even tell it's not attached.  Love, love, love!