It was absolutely perfect for my needs. It feels very sturdy and the color is exactly as shown in the picture. It was actually better than I expected. Extremely easy to assemble (just the legs). Instructions weren't needed since there were only 8 equally sized bolts, 8 washers, and 8 holes. It took about 15 minutes to assemble. It still had the smell of fresh paint, as noted in some other reviews, but I'd rather have something freshly made than something that's been sitting in a warehouse forever. In the shipping box, it was completely surrounded by 2" thick styrofoam and also cardboard, which prevented any possible damage during the shipment. And very fast shipping; I ordered it on a Tuesday and it arrived on Thursday. I couldn't be happier with the desk and the entire purchasing process.