This is a very sturdy desk. The wood isn't that cheap pressed balsa but a deep rich wood with weight. Assembly wasn't that hard. My only hitch is the caps you place on the exposed screw heads that needs more adhesive to stick, but that's cosmetic. Overall a sturdy desk that will last my son's junior high to high school years.

Pros: Sturdy, assembly easy, and great size for a desk
Cons: The caps used to cover exposed screw heads need more adhesive to stay stuck on the screws