This is a very good-looking desk.  I bought it to go with the bookshelf.  It was easy to put together by myself in less than an hour, but the instructions were not super clear and I had to take a couple of the metal legs off and turn them around.  The color is darker than it appeared on my computer screen, but I knew that from purchasing the shelf, and it looks fine with my decor.  Overall, I am very happy with the desk and would recommend it.