Comes in 1 large box, very well packaged, a couple of extra screws and assembly guide very easy to follow, assembly time: 6hrs

when using the desk, be mindful to either anchor it to the wall or at least make sure there is weight distribution (I literally have weights placed in the bottom of the unit to ensure it does not fall over when I use the front panel to type

It is not a great desk if you have an external monitor or use it for long periods of time, but great if you move around & you can easily hide your work away