Great desk!
It is relatively easy to assemble on your own, it will take about 30 minutes to an hour to assemble depending on if you have your own screwdrivers and allen wrenches, which will speed up your setup time as the provided mini tools do the job but aren't as useful/quick as full size versions. Some parts I'd recommend having a second person for, especially when you connect the wooden pieces, just to make sure you get everything tight and flush. The shelf add on is neat but screws on from underneath the desk only, so it essentially clamps around the top edge of the desk, and due to this it is a bit wobbly depending on what you put the shelf, but it is well made and will hold whatever you put on it within its weight limit. However, due to the lack of sturdiness, I would not advise putting something on the shelf that could fall off it if the desk is bumped hard, from shuffling around and whatnot. For example, it holds my monitor just fine. Later on when shuffling my setup around I tried putting my pc with a mAtx case on the shelf, but it was wobbly and I had to put an object underneath the shelf to stabilize it in case I bumped the desk. For reference a Funko Pop fits perfectly underneath the shelf! The only downside to the desk which isn't the fault of the desk, is that the metal framework is close to the edge the desk, enough that most mounting clamps for monitors and such didn't quite have enough room to clamp onto the desk. Luckily, I used my monitor mount on the corner part, which has a lot more space along its back edge. You may be able to get away with a monitor mount on the other edges of the desk if you use a drill/clamp attachment instead or possibly if your mount has smaller underside clamp pieces. Other than that to only thing I would purchase additionally if you buy the desk is some cord control clips/straps, as the back of the desk is very obviously open and it can look very un-organized without them. The extras are also very nice. The small storage attachment is very functional and can hold a variety of items for easy of access. Easily holding my extra cables, electronics manuals, flash drives etc. The desk also comes with a hook for a headset and several high strength magnets for attaching various knickknacks to the desk. Overall, the desk itself is great. Doesn't creak, feels very sturdy, and walnut coloring I got mine in looks very nice. Read more
