Because the headboard height adjusts, this queen frame works with anything from an 8-inch to a 14-inch mattress without the pillows disappearing behind it. Breathable linen fabric covers the quilted surface, which is soft enough to lean on for a long read. Ten plywood slats form a base rated to 1,300 pounds, so no box spring is needed. Rubber wood underneath supports the whole structure. Footboard height is 12 inches, and the bed ships in two boxes.