This desk was fairly easy to assemble, the instructions were easy to follow and the finished product looked great. I was very happy. After owning this desk for less than a year I noticed that the veneer was starting to lift on one side of the desk top. I contacted the manufacturer and they offered to send a replacement top. So now I will have to take it apart to replace the top. Who knows how thats gonna turn out. I only use it about once a week. I didnt expect my 400.00 desk to start falling apart already.