I was surprised how sturdy the desk was considering I assembled it myself.  The assembly took me about 4 hours, that is the reason I am only giving 4 out of 5 stars.  Measurements are true to the online description.  I really like the desktop itself.  It has a "driftwood-like" appearance, but it is still a smooth surface for writing.  I would recommend.   

Pros: Good value, exactly as pictured, sturdy, nice-looking
Cons: Took a long time to assemble