Horizontal display mode. You can put it on the table or the floor to show off your sword. All wood pieces are in shape and the mounting hardware is on site. We recommend that you display over 15 inches in length. Installation : Insert the 4 wooden dowels into the base, then insert the side pieces into the base. Install the bottom bracket: Press the two wooden into the two holes on the sides and with the screws provided. Colour:black Material:wood + velvet Package Contents: 1 x Sword stand includes mounting hardware Only the above package content, other are not included. Note: Light and different displays may cause the color of the item in the a little different from the real thing. The measurement allowed error is +/- 1-3cm.