Dont buy this desk!  There is no way to attach the two halves together using the rotating plate because you cant get your fingers or a tool between the desk and the shelf to put the nuts on the bolts!  Mine didnt come with assembly instructions but I was able to contact the manufacturer to get a PDF copy.  However, the instructions just confirmed what I already figured out -- it cant be put together.  It can still be used, but the desk is just resting on the shelf and isnt secured.  The appearance isnt bad, but it is very poorly made and definitely not worth the price.