This desk is as described.  Very pretty from all angles.  The black satin finish is beautifully consistent along table top and all four sides (including back).  I bought this desk for myself to put in the great room so I can do craft projects while watching TV.  My laptop and its accessories fit neatly in the top drawer, so I can hide it away when not in use.  The cabinet includes an optional shelf, which is a huge storage bonus to organize my craft supplies, especially since I don't need to store a CPU.  I'd like to give 4.5 stars, but I'm giving this desk 4 out of 5 stars because even though my boyfriend is a home builder and DIY'er, it still took him 2 hours to put together (no cursing at all).  Please note:  Some of the factory drill holes were out of alignment and the cabinet door is slightly too far to the left and out of alignment (it still opens and closes well).  I'm also a DIY'er, experienced with drills & hammers, but I could NOT have put this desk together myself.