Received the desk in just a few days and took only 2 hours to put together. Very durable surface, not some thin, paper veneer like so many other desks I’ve bought. (Think kitchen countertop Formica laminate covering.)  I did make a few slight modifications to run cables through the back because I use it as a music recording desk and wanted the cables to be hidden and organized. The desk comes with only one small hole in the bottom. So I added 2 more larger ones on the bottom and 2 in the back. The desk raises and lowers very quietly and smoothly just as expected. So far I would definitely recommend it.