This desk is wonderful quality and size considering the price! The particle board is sturdy, and the "wood" layer is attached well. It offers plenty of room for work, storage, and display. One thing to note, and I can't tell if this is the product itself or my faulty skills in putting it together: the edge where the two desk surfaces meet isn't quite level. It's close enough that I barely notice it and don't care that it's there, but something to consider nonetheless~