The quality is clear when it comes out of the box, but it is in MANY pieces. It took all day, blisters and tiny scratches all over my hands from edges and such. There was a lot of pieces where the pre drilled holes didn't match up exactly, resulting in the need to get out my drill. 
 
Also, a drawer guide broke because the directions had an error in the picture and I'll have to get a replacement part. You really have to read the directions very closely! You'll see where the mistake was if you pay close attention. It's a LOT of work to put together, but that's what you get when you want a desk with nice details. It's worth it for the end product. I'm confident it will last for years.