We are so happy with this desk. Finding an affordable solid wood desk was harder than I thought, so we are thrilled. The construction is solid and the design is classic. I rubbed on a beeswax/orange oil to protect it, and put clear Contac paper on the top to protect it from water glasses and mishaps. With the the beeswax coating (3-4 coats) then the clear Contac paper, it's just a gorgeous desk. And you can't even see the Contact paper on the top. So happy!