It's more of a table, than a desk.  I purchased because it matches my coffee table, and I am trying to squeeze a home office into my space.  The glass top is so heavy, it took me a while to get it in my house alone and put it together by myself, but it wasn't too hard!  The instructions are simple, not too many pieces.  I used a chair to hold the other side as I put it together, being that I didn't have another person around to help.  Obviously there are no drawers, so you need a clever storage solution.  Also, glass is not the easiest to keep smudge free.  If you like a sleek, luxe gold vibe - it's a winner.