This desk is heavy, easily put together (better with two persons), and utterly gorgeous. The seven drawers have lots of space for all your stuff. The drawers are heavy and require a little effort to open, but nave a nicely placed integral handle for ease of opening. The laquer finish is smooth and shiny, easy to clean, but will chip if heavy items are dropped on it. My cats love to spend lots of time on the desk watching me work as the work surface is very large. If you like ultra modern minimalist furniture and have the room for this set, you won't be disappointed. The price point is high, but sales do appear at times, which is why I bought this coveted desk. Highly recommend All Modern catalogue.