This desk doesn't look like much from the picture, but it is GORGEOUS.  It is sturdy and it was a *snap* to put together.  I use it for my workstation now, because I got sick of "clunky" desks with drawers.  I prefer a nice, clean work environment.  There is plenty of room on the desktop for my "stuff", including two lamps, and a few organizer trays.  When people see it, they LOVE it. We are eventually moving to a new home and we have already talked about getting several more of these.  They look so nice and are so useful.