The desk arrived very fast. My Dad, a Civil Engineer, assembled it.  He said the directions are poor, it took about 2 hours.   Once assembled, the desk is pretty sturdy and looks nice from a distance.  However, if you look close, the hi-gloss white finish is missing paint in spots around the drawer and it has some noticeable scratches.  Also, one of the end pieces for the legs was missing.  If you are going to be using the desk on a regular basis, I recommend spending more for something higher quality.