Very pretty desk - the espresso was the color I was looking for, and it looks beautiful.  Took me about an hour and a half to put together, going extremely slowly, so it wouldn't take long at all for someone more experienced.  The packaging was fantastic.  Every piece was well wrapped and free of any dents or scratches, with all of the screws/bolts in different bags and easy to identify.  It feels very solid, but it's not so heavy one person couldn't lift it easily.