I chose this desk because I prefer the traditional look to the more fashionable "industrial" styles, and because the 34" width fits the space I had available. 
    The desk has a solid construction. The only assembly required is to attach the legs. These simply screw to the frame with the attached fasteners. The back legs attach easily. The front legs are a little more challenging as the clearance to the screws is somewhat restricted because of the sliding drawer component. There does not seem to be a way to remove the drawer to accommodate this. 
    When unpacking, we did not experience the odor that some posters have reported.
    The drawer front panel, when swung down, doesn't quite clear the frame, so that it abrades against the frame a bit. This has made marks on the frame, but these are invisible when the front panel is shut.