3 stars because I love the finished look and for being particle board, it’s a nice solid piece... HOWEVER... this was the hardest piece of furniture I have ever put together! Lots of parts and is overwhelming from the get go, but I’ve assembled furniture before so it’s not like I was clueless. The predrilled holes were not placed in the correct location causing so many issues and frustrations I was ready to use the thing as firewood! Of course I didn’t realize the holes were in the wrong location until it was too late and the screws ran through the panels (luckily the spots are somewhat hidden when completed) The drawers are also way smaller than I thought, but that’s my fault for not paying attention to the dimensions, so be sure to do that!  It is a beautiful desk but the assembly was so terrible it not over its