I purchased this desk for our ocean-front condo, as I thought it looked "beachy" and sturdy.  Assembly was not difficult and I was able to do it in a few hours by myself, a 70 year-old female.  I only required assistance to line up and install the top of the desk.  The right hand side of the bottom drawer did not align properly with the back.  I called the manufacturer and I received a replacement part in just a few days.  The desk looks great in our Master Bedroom where I use it for a make-up table as well as a desk.  I especially like the fact that the center drawer can be utilized as either a keyboard tray or as a regular drawer.