The desk is difficult to assemble because of very inadequate directions.  It absolutely takes 2 people.  Once built, the desk is fine. It’s a very dark brown.  The keyboard tray has a hinged front panel to create a drawer look.  It will be very easily damaged by any weight on the hinges. Pay attention to the slide in panels to face them correctly for your use. Both panel sides are not the dk brown.  Also pay very close attention to attaching the drawer glides as the instruction pictures are confusing.  We bought it for our granddaughter and it’s fine for gentle use.  
The finish probably won’t hold up for hard use but it’s affordable  adequate.