Nice and sturdy! I have to knock off a star for 2 things: just as the other reviews say, this desk comes in many many many pieces. Countless pieces. It took about a straight 3-4 hours with no break to finish. The second thing is the false advertising. Solid wood is advertised however this desk has no solid wood. It is mainly MDF and particle wood. The top desk portion is particle wood. The legs are MDF. The desk looks great though and very practical with the sliding drawer and shelves!