Overall this item has fairly good quality for a discount item.  Assembly was a bit tricky keeping all the pieces in place while assembling larger segments. The main issue with this headboard is if you have a "modern" thick mattress and box spring/foundation, the headboard will "float" with the long vertical side pieces not touching the ground.  Bolted into the bedframe and snug against the wall this is not a stability issue, primarily aesthetic. This was a stopgap purchase as we needed something to take the place of nightstands due to the configuration of the room.  We are purchasing a different, permanent headboard and bedframe.