Great desk.  Sturdy, very attractive and the bookshelf on the side is a fantastic bonus.  I got the smaller size in brown and it still has plenty of room for everything I need.  The desk top and shelves are glossy and beautiful.  It has a nice wood grain to it.  It was pretty easy to put together by myself, but attaching the desk top to the metal frame was a bit of a pain.  Other than that slight temporary inconvenience I'm very happy with it and I think it's a good deal for the price.  I'd definitely recommend it!