The finish is high quality and I really like the design. It took around 4 hours to put together but I was in no rush. It has 24 'steps' to build and I managed up to 15 before I needed a second person. The hardest part was the door hinges but other than that, I found it quite straight forward. It arrived with all parts securely protected and in perfect condition. Would recommend to anyone looking to buy a good quality desk.