It took my intern and I, with other work interruptions, about 3 hrs.  Very easy to assemble.  The material is not as specified.  The only 'wood' on the desk is the laminated photo of wood on mdf.  But having said that, I didn't pay very much for it.  I expected to get what I paid for.  But not for the functionality of parts. The disappointment I have is in the sliders/tracks...very cheap metal that doesn't allow for a smooth sliding action for the drawers.  For the price, at least I expected better sliders.