When I first received the desk I have to say that I was shocked.  I love to work with wood, so I have a lot of understanding about how to fix "mistakes" that have been made.  First of all, the desk was filthy, had a lot of areas in the bottom finish that were worn and the top had a section where the wood had been filled with wood putty.  Two of the legs had large cracks and the desk appears to have been one that was likely returned.  I did get great customer service with getting a replacement for it and they did not want the damaged one back.  The second one I received had some major flaws in the finish on the top and the drawer doesn't open properly, which I will need to repair.  All in all I am very disappointed.  The desk was very easy to put the legs on, and it is solid wood. Beyond that, not impressed.