I purchased 2 of these desks for a craft room.  The three drawers are great and fit 12 x 12 cardstock and paper.  The desk is pressed wood, and there were a couple of scratches because the packing material was kinda flimsy.  The scratches were not big enough for me to consider replacing it.  The directions are pictures only, and the steps are pretty easy to figure out if you take your time and don't rush the process.  The desks are relatively easy to put together, however it is very difficult to figure out the direction the top is supposed to face.  Be very mindful of which is the back and which is the front....it DOES make a difference!  Fortunately, once I discovered the error, it was easy enough to fix.  The height of the desks is perfect for my needs and they are modern looking. These desks are very heavy and seem sturdy. I would recommend this product.