The empire bed presents a distinctive, sophisticated design aesthetic to today's modern living. With the hand-brushed silver metal frame detailing and highlighting all surface areas of the empire bed, it presents a clean-lined silhouette to your room's decor. The weathered gray leatherette look provides a material contrast, yet a sophisticated complement to the bed's overall design by providing a soft, supple addition to the bed's presentation. Metal slats are included, thus requiring a foundation or box spring to be used with the mattress.