I chose this desk because of the height (28 1/4") from top to bottom where your legs go.  I searched for weeks looking for a desk that I could sit at comfortably with my legs crossed. This is the one. For reference I am 5'10".  The desk is very heavy.  It did take a while to put together which I did do by myself. It was not difficult.  The file drawers are a nice size.  The upper drawers are a but small but if forced me to get rid of clutter. The size of the desk overall is large surface are for at home work. I chose the chalked white and it goes nicely in my office. no cracks or any issues with the wood. I also chose this because it was made in the USA.