The desk is time consuming to put together.  Directions are all visual.  There were a few steps that could have been more clear by adding a description.  This was a gift and it does the job.   As far as looks go, I didn't expect the antique black to be a glossy finish and have what appears to be clay colored streaks in it.  You should add to the description also that the desk top is a cherry red color, also unexpected based on the online photo which I understand you can't truly go by.  Size is great and it fits in the apartment bedroom where it's to be used well.