This desk came in a couple of heavy boxes. The top of the desk came with a ding from the shipping but we called the manufacturer and they replaced it within a week or so. Great customer service! The desk took some time to put together all right as handy as my husband is with tools, but as others said it was well worth it! It's beautifully complements any office and has plenty of writing space as well as file folder space and drawers. This is a beautiful piece of really good quality!