I was looking for a decent desk for under $400 and this one did not disappoint. Assembly was very straightforward and the instructions were clear. It took me about an hour and a half to put together working mostly on my own. It seems very sturdy and the modern look blends well with a lot of decor styles. 4 stars only because there is a small dent on the underside of the desk top that appears to be a quality control issue and not a shipping issue.