The desk itself seems pretty sturdy however it arrived damaged. Upon delivery, half of the box was practically ripped open with styrofoam falling out. As I started to take pieces out several had dents and major chipping on the sides and corners. I went ahead and assembled anyway hoping that the damaged parts would be hidden but some were in the front, clearly visible. In addition to the damage, the cabinet doors were way off. I would have preferred to return the item but it seemed more of a hassle due to the large and heavy nature of the item. I included only a couple photos but the damage is more than this.