The desk is very nice, exactly what I needed in a small office space.  It is attractive and looks as it appears in the picture.  But, the desk arrived in individuated pieces and EVERY board was separate.  There were many pieces of hardware and not all well labeled.  Although there were instructions for assembly, there were so many pieces it was overwhelming.  My husband spent about six hours piecing it together, and he is a mechanical engineer by profession.  Once it is assembled and once the frustration is over, it is a lovely piece.