Exceptionally sturdy desk. I will give two pointers- This is better done with two peope. Placing the top part of the desk onto the frame is a two person job. Secondly, a drill is absolutely necessary if you want to get this thing done fairly quickly. In all, it took me and my fiance about three hours. This did include a very rowdy toddler so please take that into account. This desk is also quite wide, even if it does not appear so in the photos. Very happy with my purchase.