The desk took roughly 2 hours, between two people, to assemble.  The assembly guide was pretty spot on, it requires a little bit of intuition but the step were straightforward and all the parts were included.  It is a heavy and sturdy desk.  The drawers does not sit evenly, both top and bottom drawers close on a slight cant.  A bit of an eyesore but if you can overlook that detail, the rest of the desk is great.