I've had this desk for almost a year and use it every day.  It's very beautiful and the Capri Foldable Fabric Storage Baskets in Black that I got to go with it fit perfectly and look great.  My son had the whole thing put together within 30 minutes with no complaints.  The desk top is made of real wood planks and you will need to put something under any paper you write on, but that hasn't bothered me at all given how much I like the look.