Does it need a box spring?

No. The slatted base supports the mattress directly, so a box spring is not required.

What mattress types work with it?

The slats suit standard foam, hybrid and spring mattresses. A very soft mattress may feel firmer on slats than on a solid platform.

Yes. The headboard is part of the frame, not a separate add-on.

It is a multi-step build with a fair amount of hardware. Two people make it easier, and the frame is heavy once together.

Yes. The simple wooden look and built-in headboard suit spare rooms, and no box spring is needed.

Some wooden slat bases develop squeaks as slats loosen. Checking and tightening the fixings periodically helps.

At Furniture Town San Antonio, for $52.12, 82% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings.

11 stores we checked sell it, including Furniture Town San Antonio, The Home Depot, Amazon, Plank+Beam, Bed Bath & Beyond.

$52.12at Furniture Town San AntonioChecked 6 h ago

82% under what the other stores charge

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