This is sturdy enough and gave me what I was looking for in the footboard--I didn't want too low in my vacation rental because I hoped to discourage suitcases on the bed. One odd thing is that one of the finials on the footboard posts absolutely will not stay on, or straight. It is permanently askew and wobbly. Surprised how often I grab that while walking around the room--and every time I'm surprised by the loose part!