I Bought The  Desk For A Small Entry Area That Needed A Piece That Looked Good & Was Functional. The Desk Was Very Easy To Assemble (Just The Side Leg Pieces Needed To Be Attached) Which I Was Able To Do By Myself In 15 Minutes.Lots Of Drawers For Storage, And There Are Pull Out Supports For The Drop Down, Which Look Decorative When Not In Use. Funny, I Learned About The Supports From Another Review, And Was One Of The Reasons I Purchased The Desk.I Purchased The Black Finish, Which May Have Said There Was Distressing In The Description. I Was Thrilled With The Distressing--Had A Look Of A Well Loved Piece, With Red Undertones On Legs, Edges Where There Would Be Natural Distressing Of A Piece. For Me, It Was The Perfect Coloration For My Home. I Keep Smiling Every Time I Walk By The Desk.