The desk is beautiful, well made and sturdy.  It is easy to put together, just a few bolts for the legs and screws and bolts for the middle bar and footing.  The drawers are very deep.  The only reason for losing one star is that the first desk came with a broken leg.  The delivery of the second desk required me to insist on it being put together or I would have to refuse delivery.  The delivery men wanted to just deliver it and send another team on another day to put it together.  They eventually complied and I do love the desk.