I've been looking for some time for a computer desk whose design I enjoy, AND that would work in my small apartment AND has the full length keyboard drawer. This fits the bill nicely. It arrived beautifully packed in two boxes. Looks nice and is substantial. Once you open the assembly instructions, which are well written and clearly diagramed, you see that the recommendation is that two adults assemble this and that you need a mallet. I managed without the mallet (used a cork coaster under my hammer) but the assembly for me would definitely been faster and easier with a second person. I am older, but even with the substantial weight of the pieces and arthritis in my hands, I was able to assemble on my own with some patience and lots of breaks. All parts are numbered with stickers that stay on until you're done. One tip: the finish is a nice dark varnish, that at the very end, when you're aligning the last pieces of the top shelf into the entire frame, can get easily scratched around the cam bolts. Place some tape around the cam holes at that point, and remove after you've tightened the bolts, to keep from scratching. Wish I'd thought of that before! It only was a problem right at the end. It is a pleasure to run my hand over the surface. It's nice and satiny. Minor irritation and only reason I'm downgrading to a 4 instead of a 5 (I would have rated 4 1/2 if that was an option) is that the pullout key drawer has some rattle and movement up and down. I'm very happy. It's a nice contemporary desk, I enjoy the way it looks, its medium sized (not too small, not too big) for an apartment and substantially and well built--and while there were less expensive desks out there, none were as well built or packed.
I am currently re-decorating my living room and wanted a computer desk to replace an old table I had been using. As soon as I saw the Compass desk, I knew that was the one I wanted. The sleek design really attracted me and the fact it didn't look like a "traditional" desk. I kept looking and looking to see if I could find something similar for less money but had no luck, so I decided to bite the bullet and purchase the desk. Delivery did not take long and everything came intact. The instructions said it would take two people to assemble, but I was able to do the majority of it by myself. The instructions were pretty straighforward and I liked that everything was labeled. The only thing that really gave me trouble was the keyboard tray. It took quite a few attempts, and I began to get worried after reading other people had trouble installing it too. I found that walking away for a while then coming back to it helped. I also looked at how the rollers worked on my kitchen drawers and was FINALLY able to figure it out!!! I am extremely happy with my purchase and it looks just like the picture. The quality and color of the wood is beautiful and it is HEAVY (which is a good thing!!) Several of my friends have commented on how beautiful and "rich" it looks so it was definitely woth the money, although the week after I bought it, it finally went down! Fortunately though, Overstock did give me a credit for the difference in price, so I really can't complain. I am definitely a fan of Overstock and will definitely use them again!
I purchased this desk to downsize from an executive desk. It was easy to assemble and is very well made. It's a great size for a smaller room and the color is very attractive. Good design and wouldn't hesitate to purchase another produce in this line.
I love this desk. I wanted a "different" desk....something eye catching and trendy. This fit the script perfectly. I just love this desk with it's sleek, clean lines. It's not a traditional looking desk and I think I love that the most. It has so many spaces to put items though. I bought the cute little boxes that allow you to label the front of the box with its contents....and that's what I've put out on this desk to keep it really clean looking. I have two printers on this desk though.....one laser printer on the very bottom shelf and a flatbed scanner on the main desk shelf. My boyfriend and I put it together in a couple of hours. It's solid wood and the quality is superb!!! Love it.
I've had this desk for 4 years, it's survived 3 moves....and these types of assembled items don't usually survive moves unless you can take them apart and reassemble, and you're lucky. This one was disassembled once and the other 2 times they moved it intact. It's very sturdy, expensive looking, the finish is very resistant to scratching, etc. The desk still looks brand new. I'll probably cry when I have to get rid of it, I'm very attached. I hope it comes back in stock.
For the money its a good investment. Solid softer wood instead of pressed composite board with veneer wood. It took a while to assemble but some of the pieces were mislabeled. That's when you say "thank goodness for drawings to refer to during assembly". I would give it an excellent except there was a chip with splinter out of wood. The positive aspect is the chipped area is on the under side so its not seen. Plenty of room for your CPU, sound system, screen and keyboard. The design is solid in that the A frame is stabilized quite well. Aside from that splintered edge on wood piece its worth the purchase. You may want to invest in a plate glass desk protector. The wood is softer and the glass will protect your surface if writing or setting a beverage on the surface. I'm happy with the desk.. Its a little tall or high in regards to keyboard tray. Once I buy a higher seated chair that will solve my issue. If you're a tall person or a man, it would work fabulously for you.
A great piece of furniture. Solid wood and very comfortable. Quality is better West Elm!
Beautiful and sturdy, well made and easy to put together. Only complaint is the support below the bottom shelf of the desk, a bit flimsy compared to the rest of the construction.
What I like about this desk is that it's different than so many standard, cheap-looking computer desks available today. It's got a nice, modern look and feels very solid. I definitely recommend having two people to assemble it, as some of the pieces are a bit heavy. But I'd rather have that than something that feels flimsy and would fall apart within a year. The only negative about this desk is that it scratches easily, but I think that's just the type of wood used which gives it a high-quality look. Probably best to put some kind of pad down if that's a concern.
I have to start out by saying how quickly I got my order after I placed it online. That was a pleasant surprise. There were some previous reviews that stated it was better if you had two people to set up the desk and they are mostly correct. I was able to set up the majority of the desk by myself but when it came to putting the legs on that's when I needed some help. I tried by myself at first but getting one leg on meant putting the other out of place. If you are going to work alone you will need to figure out how to keep one of the legs from shifting while getting the other into place so you can bolt everything together. Except for the hard work of assembling it all I am happy with my purchase.
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