Beautiful and very heavy, some type of metal but I am unsure exactly on what that metal would be. This weighs near 30 pounds before packing it up for shipping. Very sturdy and it was used for a real tree though I imagine an artificial tree would be fine as well. Will hold trunks up to about 4 1/2 inches. featuring a nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. There is felt on the bottom to protect the floor, please see pictures, there are some scuffs in the felt but it could easily have a new layer put on or be fine on carpet. Another option for decorating would be to use it as a centerpiece and you could add lights from behind, the center that holds the tree comes out so it would be nice to display in several ways. Measures about 16 inches round at the base and 12 inches high. Some signs of age from use for many holidays but nothing that takes away from how pretty it is. I am listing this for a friend and if you have any questions I will do my best to help, she has had it for several years and purchased it from an estate sale so I am not sure on the age of it.