I really love this desk, it was more than I was looking to spend, but the design and flexibility were just more than I could pass up. It came in a huge, super heavy box that the UPS idiot (substitute driver) just dumped against the wall in my building lobby. Nothing was damaged inside despite the box being dragged around and beaten up. The wooden finish has a nice gloss, the glass is thick and heavy. It was far easier to put together than I would have thought. I did it by myself with little trouble and effort. I really do enjoy this desk every day and it's very flexible with being able to put the side shelf on either your right or your left, or quite frankly you can close it beneath the desk or up against the wall making an elongated desk. Very happy with the purchase.