Desk seems sturdy. A bit difficult to put together (needed 2 people and still several hours). But why this review is only getting 1 star is because the dimensions state that it is 48.5" wide, when in fact it is 51" wide!!! I was specifically looking for a desk to fit into a 50" space (and thought I left a spare 1.5"), which this obviously does not.  In fact, I just measured the height as well, and that's also off! (54.5" versus the 53.5" noted.)  Now I have to place this larger-than-specified desk into a different spot in the house or disassemble it and pay for return shipping, which would probably be half the cost of this desk. I was looking at several desks and would have gotten another one that fit my space if I had known the true dimensions.  But who knows, maybe all of those desks were too large as well! VERY DISAPPOINTED.