This is a decent piece of furniture for the price. We bought it for the guestroom and it will be fine in that capacity, though I wouldn't want it as my everyday desk. It is more dark gray than black. The drawer could function as a keyboard tray since the front pops down, but that front piece would be in my way if I were using it as a keyboard tray so I don't think it's a useful design. I plan to glue that into place (so it's just a normal drawer) since guests would be traveling with a laptop anyway. The piece arrived with a few dents and scratches around the drawer area, but I used a black marker to cover up the white and it looks fine. I'm happy with the purchase, but if you're looking for fine furniture this is not it. Better than IKEA, cheaper than Container Store, great size to tuck into a corner or next to a bed and do double duty as a bedside table.