I was so excited about this desk, but so terribly disappointed in it.  I have always put things together myself and have never had any incidents before.  This desk was just ridiculously difficult, from the difficult diagrams (wait, which piece is which and what direction is it supposed to go) to the pressed wood that was easily chipped, to the heaviness, which would’ve gone in the pro column if not so ridiculously heavy to turn over by yourself.  I had to have help turning it upright and pieces pulled away from each other and I was unable to get them to go back together after the fact, due to the wood chipping in places. It’d be a beautiful desk if it hadn’t just fallen apart.  I’d return it, but the hassle wouldn’t be worth the fight.  I’m sure there are better desks at better prices. This was such a disappointment despite the fact that I had done my due diligence before ordering.