Love this desk, it's the perfect size for my small home office and the perfect color. This desk is not a solid wood desk, but it is sturdy. The wood grain affect is a laminate so it's smooth to the touch. It doesn't have a drawer which doesn't bother me as I use one pen and have my other supplies organized in the closet, but for someone who has a lot of desk junk then this may not be the desk for you.