Ordered in the king size.  Arrived in 2 boxes, one with the headboard and footboard, the second with the side rails and the slats.  All real wood.  Slats were the most heavy duty pieces of wood I have ever seen on a bed frame.  Arrived quickly and well packaged. Using in a guest room.  I did not use a box spring in my images, just mattress on the slats and it is just fine.  Descriptions states a box spring required.