Due to the way the desk needs to be assembled, I had to spend a good 1~1.5 hours to assemble this by myself. The desk is SUPER steady/hefty/solid. It is more of a dark brown (not like pictured). Also, I was a bit concerned with the stripe 'pattern' of the wood (not sure if you can see it in the last pick), but I eventually got over it. Nice desk over all. Just doesn't look as pictured.

Pros: Durable, soild, industrial-look
Cons: Weird stripe pattern on the wood, darker than pictured.