The desk is fine.  I was slow in writing a review, as I just had the desk assembled today due to a death in the family & having to go out of town to handle affairs. As my headline reads, it looks nice & serves the purpose.  A bit disappointed, however, in the black finish.  I suppose it is made to look "distressed",  but only looks (to me) like the black has something white streaking it!   Also, the drawer--top left--sticks TERRIBLY,  both on pulling out & pushing it back in.