[...]Yes it weighs a lot, takes about 5 hours to assemble and would recommend at the end having a second person, but this is a solid, attractive, well built, sturdy desk.  If you wanted something light, easily moved desk you would not have something as sturdy, so you have to give somewhere.  Have been using it for about 2 months now and love it.  Would recommend to anyone.  Having the L shape adds more room.  In the room I have it in my house is about 15' by 9 1/2' and I have a Bowflex, the desk, and 4 bookcases and it is not crowded.  Love the desk.