We love this desk! It's perfect for our small office, especially because we both work from home now due to COVID-19. The color is nice - we opted for the grey. We actually assembled the desk initially in an L-shaped position to save space in our office, but then realized quickly that the desk would not accommodate two chairs while in this position, just as a warning! So, instead, we straightened the desk out (see pictures) so that we can sit together simultaneously! While the outside of the box looked like it had some wear and tear, there was absolutely zero damage or flaws to both the metal frame AND the wooden slabs. All parts were packed safely and strategically. My boyfriend assembled it in less than an hour, and he indicated that the instructions were easy to follow / that the process was easily completed by one person. Would highly recommend as a desk for two people (if set up in the latter manner)!