I love this desk! It is very heavy/sturdy, but can be put together by just one (determined) person.  It took me about 1.5-2 hours, including wiping down the panels and cleaning up all of the packaging materials.  I set it up with the drawers on the left, and the shelves to the right (opposite of the main photo), and it is great.  I got the rustic oak color, and it is pretty close to the photo.  I also spray painted the drawer handles gold, and it upgraded the look just a little bit.  I love that the shelf spacing can be adjusted, too.  This seems like it will hold up for a long time, and will be easy to keep clean.  Would buy again and recommend to friends!