The desk seems to be sturdy.  when it came several of the screwes had fallen out and they needed to be put back in.  Not a huge deal.  I will say that the design isn't the best for a desk.  I constantly smack my knee off of the drawers.  I didn't think of that when I purchased it.  We don't use the desk everyday-so again not a huge deal.  It is a good quality piece.