Is the base where the mattress sits made out of wood or is ut the metal spring base?
1274622
There is a metal spring base that allows the mattress height to be adjusted.
1152765
The base and back is solid wood - the rest is pressed boards. The pressed boards are of high density making the overall unit pretty heavy (and sturdy).
1608466
Mostly plastic, part metal. However, I literally had to pick up the thing and inspect it for the answer -- it doesn't look like cheap plastic, and the base is heavy to keep it steady.
815630
The base has great, built in metal slats, you definitely don't need a box spring. This is a really terrific bed!
1738575
I got only the mattress, and I don't think you will need a base. It's really thick and I have it on a platform bed. Works just fine. Hmm.. I am guessing, though, you might need something more than just the metal frame. You need something solid supporting the mattress like slats or a solid board.
711456
Not sure but it's pretty sturdy. Seems to be the metal as my other frame that I got from the store where I bought my other bed. It holds me and my wife with no issues.
431723
It is made of wood, and not too heavy at all. Everyone that has slept in the bed has said it is very comfortable.
101052
I purchased a nice memory foam mattress with no box springs. It works just fine and is a very nice bed. It did come a little scuffed up from shipping but I didnt want the hassle of sending it back. It does come with support slats which are wood. They look flimsy, but surprisingly not at all.
1666987
The (4) feet are definitely wood. As for the rest ... the structure is actually hidden behind the faux leather which covers the entire structure. So what's under that is unknown. There are metal side rails with plenty of support for the mattress. The bed is both solid and sturdy. I've had the bed since January 13, 2013. No complaints at all. It is very low, using just a single mattress.
1996431
Both but the metal springs are small and attach to a twin size canvas mat that holds the mattress. I can personally assure you this bed will hold a woman weighing nearly (or more than) 300 lbs. my husband's sister came to visit and brought 2 for her grandchildren and i was horrified beyond anything when I saw her laying on one of them and guess what......it held her and I held my breath for a while! Whew! I will definitely buy more if and when the time comes. The mattress itself is incredibly comfortable! Hope this helps :)
1000439
Can't tell for sure what the base is, but I'd bet it's MDF. With vinyl or some other artificial wood-look covering. I've had real wood toilet seats crack. Time will tell how this one holds up, but I like the looks.
461346
I can't tell since everything is covered, the boards going across to support the mattress and box spring are wood. The feet on the foot board feel like some kind of plastic but look like wood. The beading you see in the headboard and footboard are plastic not nails. However saying that the frame feels very sturdy and our mattress and box spring are extremely heavy and nothing moves or squeaks when we are in bed.
807784
The box spring is a metal frame, a little challening to get the cover and open , yes we buy the basic metal frame the mattress was shrinked wrapped so be ready whe you open it. Like have room to get out of the way as it expands. All that said it is very comfortable and would recommend. It was just something we had never seen before. Very cleaver engineering. Just read the instructions thorougly.
447319
The bed is very solid. In fact when I put it together I didn't see any wood parts. The part that is under the mattress is all metal. And the four sides are covered in the leathery material. Hope that helps.
397992
Just a standard crib mattress - I have no idea what type of wood it is, but it is solid wood not particle board.
785590
There was no wood in the one I bought. It is a metal frame with a cloth cover. It comes folded in half, and I took it out of the box, unfolded it straight and flat, and it it supports a memory foam mattress very well with no sagging. It was lighter and easier to handle in queen size then my old wood frame queen box spring. It took less than five minutes to open the box, unfold it, and set it on the bed frame. No assembly at all other than maybe zipping the cloth cover.
2187826
Metal. Very sturdy. Bought if for one of my daughters and her husband for camping. they put a queen size air mattress on it and are very comfortable. Gets them off the ground. Excellent product!! Also great to use for guests if you run our of guest rooms.