Love this desk... absolutely charming! It was securely packed and super easy to assemble. All that's required is attaching the legs and putting the knobs on the drawer. It took more time and energy disposing of the packing materials than it did putting the desk together! The result is a very sturdy, perfectly-sized writing or computer desk. Not sure how it will hold up over time, as a lot of this kind of furniture doesn't last because it's not made out of solid wood. I've spent twice the price on items that were JOA (junk on arrival), but this is definitely one of the nicest pieces of furniture I've ever purchased online and easily a favorite.