1" thick wood provides strength. The desk is just a little more than big enough for my needs. I do enjoy the extra room though.
I had a flimsy desk, which this replaced. My dogs would sometimes bump the desk and I'd have to clean up my drink, which had been knocked over. The new desk doesn't budge at all. So far the finish seems very durable.
If I had to list a negative, it'd be the holes for running cables are forward more than they should be. The holes should be all the way at the back in my opinion. Otherwise the desk is perfect. Easy to put together as well. I did it myself, but I recommend having someone help with the top.