This desk is exactly as portrayed in the pictures. It's very beautiful and well made. The packaging blew my mind! The table top had small plastic corners fitted perfectly and then each corner was further insulated with styrofoam and a much larger plastic corner that made it fit snugly and very specifically in the box.Even though the packaging was amazing there was a small scratch on underside of desktop and a small imperfection on top. It was disappointing to be sure but the underside scratch is irrelevant and the blemish on the top is barely noticeable.The box was extremely heavy! I could barely drag/scoot it from my outside front porch thru my front door to inside, living room. Be aware of that, if you are single like me. Main problem is there's no way to grab the box since it's such a large awkward shape. I had to grab ahold using one of the side flaps and then drag it on its side.It took me quite awhile to put this desk together but I am a bit physically challenged and did most assembly while sitting down. Instructions were very good EXCEPT for the section that pertains to which side you want your shelves on. If you want them on the right side, follow along as is and you'll be fine. If you want them on the LEFT you'll need to skip ahead two steps (?) to see that note (it has to do with the lower brace bar).Other than that small thing, by the time I was done, my wrist was definitely hurting from all that screwing with the tiny Phillips head screw driver that was included. But these things I mention are all MINOR in my opinion and worth the end result ... which is a beautiful and very sturdy, well made desk.This is a five star desk and five star manufacturer IMO. Buy it!Super straight forward assembly instructions, enough leg room for myself and enough space for my laptop, computer accessories, and drinks. 5/5 stars. Good job!I spent a lot of time trying to find a sturdy, economical, and relatively lightweight desk. I own a few other Vasagle pieces so I kept coming back to their inventory. I really like that this desk can be built with the shelving either to the left or to the right. I am very pleased with the decision and will likely buy from this company again. There are a lot of pieces but as long as you are organized and keep the instructions handy, the assembly is fine.The exterior packaging was extremely damaged upon arrival, so much so that I considered refusing delivery. However, I decided to chance it. I was pleasantly surprised to see that due to the careful packing of the desk pieces everything inside was in good condition. I really love this product, the look is modern and a little industrial, the pieces are well built and don’t look cheap. Instructions were simple and very easy to follow. When assembled this is a very sturdy desk. I would recommend if you’re looking for an inexpensive solution to your office needs.I read a lot of reviews before purchasing this desk. Some were helpful, and I came away with the impression that building the desk would be very difficult. It wasn’t too challenging actually, but I do have some tips.1. The first thing that I’d like to comment on is the packaging. It was the best packaged large item that I’ve seen. All of the corners were well protected with 4 layers of padding. I don’t see how any of the corners could be damaged in transit, if the carriers are moderately careful with it. Any defects would have to have occurred before shipping. I added a couple pictures of the corner padding.2. Everything needed for assembly was included. Each package of screws had an extra. It came with a screwdriver and an Allen wrench. If you’re looking at purchasing this item, I recommend having your own screwdriver and Allen wrench, but it was not needed in my case.3. The instructions are complicated, but understandable. Make sure to read ALL of the words before starting. Check to make sure no parts are missing before getting started. Refer back to the list of parts to make sure you’re always working with the correct parts on each page. With an extra measure of care and thoughtfulness in building it, you shouldn’t run into any issues. I did find it helpful to partially screw in all of the screws on a page of the instructions before committing to tightening. This helped me to ensure I had everything properly aligned, and it was especially helpful when attaching the legs to the desk.3. The desk itself is sturdy, looks great, and is very functional. I like having the utility of the shelves (you don’t have to install both, if you want some room for taller items on the bottom shelf).Overall, I’m very pleased with this purchase, and I’ll likely buy another piece of furniture if this brand again.Well built, pieces fit together with no problem. Assembly instructions a little confusing.I purchased this desk on a Thursday after receiving a job offer to work from home. The desk arrived the very next day—four days ahead of its promised arrival date. I am highly impressed with how easy it was to assemble. It’s perfect for small apartments. This is my second purchase from VASAGLE, and it won’t be the last!This desk would receive a 5 stars for its quality and look. I’m super happy. However, like others have mentioned, the directions to put it together are quite difficult. Took me about 15 minutes to even begin. But overall, very happy. I have a T-shirt business and it’s sturdy enough to hold my equipment. Good looking and not too big for my condo.Honestly one of the best purchases I've made on Amazon this is a really solid desk quality build is top notch for the value ... This is amazing and I received it with no damages at all like not even a scratch, great product and the way it arrived clean and new, corners are sharp and new !!! You can tell once you take it out of the box I mounted my monitor and it handled it like a champ with no problems the desk doesn't even shake at all !!! solid metal will carry anythingI would really recommend this if u want ur setup to be on top of it cuz it will handle a whole setupThanksWhen it comes to buying furniture online I always get a bit weary. The list goes off in my head every time, will I get the item that is pictured? will it have all the parts? will it be in good condition? and the biggest one, is it going to be a quality product for what I want to spend? These are the risks you take when clicking the add to cart button and finally proceeding to checkout.Then I needed a new desk....and the list starts and I pick one that I am willing to roll the dice on. This is the BEST furniture purchase I have made in my life. Yes, you read that right The BEST. This came in 2 days one box and assembly was sooo easy. Took less then an hour to put together, everything is labeled clearly and the price! I didn't know that products like this existed! The materials used are sturdy and quality made. Instead of missing screws they give you extra (This should not be a big deal, but we all know it is!!!) and a little screwdriver to put everything together. (which I mean again how often does that happen!)AND the design!! I am just so ecstatic with my purchase that the first thing after I set everything up was come to write this review THAT is an impression! and now I'm off to make a Wishlist!I couldn't find a link to just contact you.. BTW Great Desk! It's gorgeous. Easy to put together, what else could you want?I need to replace the top..I used an impact driver and put a screw through the top, how can I purchase a replacement?I've been working from home on a small and cheap computer desk for over a year now, with another small table on the side to put my 2nd monitor. I decided to buy this one to feel a bit more like at the office, and I must say that it's a nice change. The wood grain imitation looks really nice and looks durable, while the metal frame looks really sturdy. There's plenty of room for my speakers, my two 23 inches monitors and the height is standard for this kind of computer desk. Also, I don't get why some people are complaining about "how difficult it was to assemble", or misaligned parts. I followed the instructions and everything was done in about 40 minutes. And at some point they TELL YOU to NOT tighten the screws just yet because you're going to need to adjust the table top. They even let you decide if you want the 2 tablets on the left side or right side, the holes are pre-drilled to install the lower part of the back frame on both sides. Just don't expect it to assemble itself at the push of a button, it's not inflatable.