This desk is gorgeous and heavy and very nice quality. BUT, it's clearance just isn't there... I can't even cross my legs under this thing. I'm currently using a 17" chair but am still waiting for the office chair I ordered elsewhere which is 18" (STANDARD CHAIR HEIGHT), so I'm not even sure if I'll be able to get my legs under this desk at all. For this I'm disappointed. I may have my husband put it up on risers though it will take away all the look of class this desk has to offer.