I have gone through many desks over the years that look pretty but fall apart after a little bit of use. I ordered this desk mainly because of it aesthetic appeal, but when it arrived I was instantly impressed by the strong and quality build construction and the strength of the materials with which it is constructed.  The instructions were very well done and made it very easy to quickly assemble the desk. The drawers are nice and smooth and the desk is just the perfect size. Some desks are made just for looks, this is just as functional as it is beautiful!!!!