I ordered just the frame because I had gotten rid of a metal frame that was doing the typical swaying in the middle though we had reinforced it before it got to that point. This frame is very sturdy and does not sway in the middle. I don’t know if it’s the wood vs. metal but we are very happy with it. It arrived promptly & had clear instructions for assembly which took a few hours. But I did work on it by myself and knew that going in and that it would be worth it to have a solid piece of furniture for my 3 young sons & their friends.