Just assembled this piece and have to say that it is very sturdy and compact. It took me about 2.5 hours alone to assemble it. The instructions were easy to read and if you follow them the job is done in no time. I live this desk heavyset it fits exactly in the area I had in mind for it. One of the other reviews mentioned that it might be a little difficult to screw the top to the stand which it was but with a little determination I got it. So far every piece I bought from Wayfair turned out really good for less money I paid in some other store.