It doesnt sit flush against the wall. Its almost like its top heavy so it cant sit straight but thats good because there are screws sticking out of the back of the headboard that would destroy your wall.  I posted pictures of them. I assume its what keeps the gold bars on, but its not ideal. It came broken but its at the bottom in the middle so I dont want to return it. Its massive. Make sure you check the measurements because it almost didnt fit up the stairs. Its a nice piece though..well made and classy. 3 stars because of the screws and it arriving broken.