I decided to redo my office space at home and needed a lot of things - so I needed good quality furnishings for not a lot of money. This desk fit the bill perfectly. It's very solid, simple, clean, quite attractive and was easy to put together. (I happen to enjoy assembling furniture of this sort.) It does warn that there is a maximum weight tolerance (I think 40-50 pounds,) so that may be something to keep in mind. Good thing I don't intend to stand or sit on it. :)