I was looking for something to jump start  my modern/glam office vision for my basement--it had to be sleek and attractive, well made (no thank you, particle board) and functional (I do a lot of work at home). This writing desk fits about all my needs. It's sturdy, easy to assemble and absolutely gorgeous. It's got a decent amount of work space and just one useful drawer (I hate office clutter and find 'junk drawers' to be the worst). It is on the smaller side of things and had I measured I probably would've sized up, but it's such an excellent desk and the price was right, so I'm keeping it and adding a little side board storage. 
As for the shipping, packaging and instructions: shipping was ultra fast, packaging satisfactory, instructions were a snap.