It looks like the pictures, and was decently easy to put together (as far as desks go) - but my one caveat is this. I decided to be stubborn and put it together all by myself - which was a BAD idea. Trying to put the wooden top onto the metal frame by my lonesome led to significant, and deep gouges on the wood. I realize this is my own fault, but simultaneously it did feel like the wood was damaged REALLY easily and was fairly cheap.