The desk arrived in very good condition with no shipping problems. It was easy to assemble, the only issue being that you should leave one end loose and connect all support bars before tightening the screws. The directions were fairly straightforward and it took two of us about 30 minutes total to complete assembly. It is very nice and compliments our contemporary taste. The mirrored surface reflects the surrounding color scheme and works beautifully. It is sturdy and affordable. We chose this piece over an acrylic or lucite desk and are very happy.