Unlike another Red Barrel Studio® desk I purchased, this one arrived in one piece (no broken pieces) which was nice. It took me about 3 hours to assemble. Not difficult, but the instructions are near useless. I would have liked a slightly bigger area, but that isn't the desk's fault. The finish, like other Red Barrel Studio® products leaves much to be desired. I don't see it withstanding daily use more than a coupe of years. Pros: color is spot onCons: useless directions, finish durability