This is a solid wood bed frame! The picture does not do it justice at all. It is in beautiful caramel color and easy to install, with great instructions.  Even the tools included were high quality. Definitely need 2 people to assemble, but quite quick, as long as you pay attention to the numbers, and especially the up or down arrows.  The slats have Velcro on them and they keep the slats solidly attached.  It was a great buy on sale, sut disappointed to see it at a lower price 2 days after I put it together.  I wish they had night tables to match that gorgeous color.  I will upload a picture soon.