The quality of the manufactured wood is poor; it's particle board covered with not so durable wood veneer. the veneer is easily damaged. i use the desk daily, and after 6 months of use, the veneer has peeled back where my forearms make contact with the desk, underneath where i use a mouse (no mouse pad), and where my cloth chair cushion runs into the filing cabinets. the veneer also scratches easily and marks are highly visible. i had a smaller and simpler ikea desk that cost $35, and the veneer on it was much more durable.pros: looks amazing when first assembled.cons: cheap wood vaneer and quality for the price. not scratch resistant as advertised.