I absolutely ADORE this desk.  The drawers open and close incredibly smoothly.  It's a great size, and very true to the dimensions given (this was important, as it is PRECISELY the size to fit in my space).  It's also very easy to assemble--the top with the drawers comes already assembled, and you just have to put the frame in place and then attach the top piece.  A word of caution, it is VERY heavy.  I was able to assemble by myself, but it took quite a lot of maneuvering for me to get the top up onto the frame (I could not lay the desk on its side in the space I had), and the drawers kept popping out on me.  If you're trying to do it yourself, do yourself a favor and keep the top/drawers wrapped in the plastic until after you get it assembled.