This is a solid piece of furniture, good wood and one of the cheaper options I could find. It will do the job well for my daughter's homework. That said, there are a few negatives. First, it was a little tricky to put together, with a few part numbers incorrect in the instruction manual. Second, the paint finish. It is meant to give a weathered look, I guess, but would look better with a top coat. Final negative is that the struts which pull out on which to rest the desk are held in place by some metal rails which are meant to be inserted into predrilled holes. Trouble is they keep falling out, so I'll be replacing them with some metal draw runners I have.