I was looking for a two person desk for my kids to use as a homework space. I debated on whether to get this desk because the reviews were so mixed, but decided to chance it because the size and price were right in line with what we were looking for. I read several reviews, so I did have an idea of potential issues to look for, which helped set the right expectations. I thankfully wasnt missing any hardware with mine. It did take some time to put together, but with a little patience, I was able to assemble it on my own within a couple of hours. One tip that helped was not tightening the screws completely until you have them all in, specifically on the top pieces and the crossbars in the back. With the top piece, I needed to be able to lift up on it slightly in order to line up the other screws with their holes, so I left them all loose enough to do that, and then tightened everything at the end. It did have a strong chemical smell to it when I first opened it, but that has since faded. There are also a few very minor scrapes on it, but overall, I am pleased with it.
A great budget-friendly two person desk!
I was looking for a two person desk for my kids to use as a homework space. I debated on whether to get this desk because the reviews were so mixed, but decided to chance it because the size and price were right in line with what we were looking for. I read several reviews, so I did have an idea of potential issues to look for, which helped set the right expectations. I thankfully wasnt missing any hardware with mine. It did take some time to put together, but with a little patience, I was able to assemble it on my own within a couple of hours. One tip that helped was not tightening the screws completely until you have them all in, specifically on the top pieces and the crossbars in the back. With the top piece, I needed to be able to lift up on it slightly in order to line up the other screws with their holes, so I left them all loose enough to do that, and then tightened everything at the end. It did have a strong chemical smell to it when I first opened it, but that has since faded. There are also a few very minor scrapes on it, but overall, I am pleased with it.