Exactly as pictured.  This desk was super simple to put together (10 minutes)!  It's well engineered and very sturdy.  I love this desk!  I plan to add a clamp-on keyboard tray and this desk allows enough space to do so even with the pedestals because of the Unique design.  I highly recommend this desk for it's great value, clean lines, and simplicity to assemble!  I will point out it's a bit lighter in color than pictured.  It's more of a light oak than a rustic light brown.  I was kind of hoping for more of a darker color on it, but when I got this put together and mixed it with my darker pieces I really love the color of it now.