I am greatly impressed by this desk. It is pressed wood, but it's a good quality. The final result is a very sturdy desk. I love the tiny bits of humor that the company put into their assembly instructions, which by the way, were extremely easy to follow! It does take a while to put together because of all it's pieces, but it's not complex or hard to understand. The only negative I have was that I haven't been able to make the bottom drawer sit perfectly straight, but it slides in and out well, and it's not enough for anyone to be able to tell unless you're looking for it. I am very glad I purchased this desk and I feel my money was well spent.