This desk once assembled is very sturdy. It has a nice elegant finish. I am using it as a home office desk and it holds my laptop, with an additional monitor,an all in one printer a phone with base and a lamp with room to spare. 
The assembly is quite intense. It took me about 5 hours to assemble. There are several pieces and loads of hardware. The only complaint I have with the assembly was the plastic corner braces that bind the two end drawer boxes together are very flimsy.
All of the parts came in without any flaws. No scratches,dents, chips or broken pieces.