I struggle putting furniture together and this was simple to do. I have 5 total monitors on it for work and personal use.  Putting 2 monitors on the shelf I still have room for two keyboards, a place to take notes, and a variety of other things I need during the day. Sturdy enough for what I use it for but I would not stand on it or anything like that. Only complaint is not being able to buy another shelf, but risers work just fine.