Some of the parts are already assembled on this desk. Which is a good thing, since it arrived in two large boxes each containing over 50 parts, including nuts bolts and screws. Darn there were 56 Allen-headed bolts alone. And the little right-angled tool with the Allen-wrench on one end and a regular screw driver on the other would wear a person down just turning all those screws.
You really need access to an electric screw driver, and a drill with bit heads. I commend that reviewer who says her husband actually did it in two hours. It took us in two days.
With 90% MDF construction, this desk is really heavy. There are places in the instructions that request two people work it together. We only found that necessary when lifting the largest top piece. Despite the MDF construction the desk is well made and solid. All the surfaces are finished well and I’m guessing that it will stand up against years of abuse. The drawers and cabinet doors slide easily, and close oh so softly. I love the fact that there are only two sharp corners on this desk. And those are against the wall. All other edges and corners are rounded. It’s a pretty piece of furniture. Once it’s in place you just don’t want to have to move it.
