I LOVE this desk! I bought it for my daughter who graduated from college and is now living at home while she’s in graduate school...she needed a space of her own to study.  This is definitely a 2 person job...as long as you have help this shouldn’t take more than 20-30 minutes to put together.  The desk is very sturdy once put together, and I like the attached shelves...it gives it more of a “furniture” look rather than simply a desk.  It will definitely suit my needs well and looks perfect where we placed it.