Cherry Computer Desk with Black Metal Frame

Excellent flat, stable smooth surface for computer work or for writing and drawing. The price was about $75 when I bought it a few days ago and has shot up by $30, but this table is still a good value. After assembly, I rate the table 5 stars. The problem is that the assembly process is very difficult for the following reasons:1) The hollow metal struts are supposed to slide into each other easily. They do not fit easily. They must be pounded together with great force in order to line up the screw holes. I had to hammer the metal parts so hard that the plastic end caps were split. Fortunately, these plastic parts are not necessary.2) The solid heavy wood table top does not have any predrilled screw holes. I don't own a drill, so I had to alternatively screw the screws and then hammer in the screws. This required a great deal of effort and force, which stripped a few of the screw heads, but fortunately I was able to complete the task.All's well that ends well, I suppose. I am very happy with this table now (I am typing this review on it). The blisters on my hands should heal soon.

This desk is hit or miss. I noticed in some reviews that others mentioned damage. The first one I received had a completely busted up corner. I sent it back and got a replacement. The second one was fine. No, it didn't have the screw holes in it but it wasn't hard to put them in myself.This desk has held up great since then. I'm very pleased with it. Extremely simple and holds my PC setup on it with no issues at all. My only complaint is it is a tad bit tall. The average PC chair doesn't feel quite high enough. Apart from that though, its quite nice.

This is structurally sound desk with a heavy top on a sturdy metal frame but it is not perfect. The frame doesn't come out quite square - a minor but purely cosmetic annoyance. Wood screws through the frame (then spacer rings) attach the top to the frame but the top has no starter holes on either side so the positioning of the top is not pre-ordained an you have to be very careful to keep it squared up and to decide whether you want an overhang lip near you, on the far side (a good idea if you have a clamp-attached monitor mount) or somewhere in between. The laminate or tape or whatever it is that attaches the wood-grain coating is clumped at the corners and in our case, one corner has one side separated by about an inch. It's an OK utility desk for the money but not worth a penny more.

first off, this is an awesome $78 desk. I am a cheapskate and refuse to pay much more than that for a desk. I've gone through a ton of crappy ones. I honestly think it's a five star desk for the value.Putting it together is kind of a pain though. It was a bit frustrating. The actual legs are genius in terms of simplicity and stability. However, getting the desk top to align with the screw holes on the legs was a pain. I am not sure how it took someone ten minutes to assemble. The desk I got had tiny holes and the screws that were supposed to be used were fairly big. The threads could not catch on the wood and be easily screwed in by hand.My recommendation, flip the desk upside down and align the legs that way. Make sure to leave the two legs parts on each side loose so that there is some give in the horizontal access, along the back of the desk. With everything tightened, there was no way the screws would align to the holes.Even upside down though, I had put all my weight into the screw to provide enough pressure to get it to go into the wood. If the pre-drilled holes had been a bit bigger, or the screw threads had been further apart, I doubt it would have been as much an issue. It took a bit more time then I wanted but for $78 you aren't going to find a better design.

Purchased this desk almost seven years ago, and it has served me well. Pretty basic desk, but has been fairly sturdy throughout the years of use. Have not had any problems since the initial assembly. However, as others have noted about damage, I had to return an initial purchase due to damage that it arrived with. It is fair to assume that this is a shipping issue rather than a manufacture issue.Assembly was relatively easy. Can't remember now how long it actually took, but I didn't need a drill to complete the install. I'm about to purchase another one for my daughter. It's held up over the years, so I feel confident it would work for her. I can endorse it, as long as you get an undamaged item.

The Good:1.) Simple but nice looking table2.) Decent size enough to fit a dual monitor (if CPU is not on the table)3.) Good room for a full keyboard, mouse and extra stuff.The Bad:1.) There's a chip in the corner which I think its a quality control issue since the item is well packed. I just use the other side.2.) There is no hole to screw the board onto the frame. If you don't mind drilling holes on the board I think its okay but for people who have no tools readily available you need more patience assembling this table.3.) Its not sturdy as I expected.The design is good and the price is right but I'll avoid the brand for any future purchase due to a quality control issue.

Very good quality. However, the desk itself did not come with Screw holes on it (in which it has pros and cons)Pros on without holes: adjustability for furniture enthusiasts.Cons:l without holes: very horrible for first time assembling or limited knowledge of assembling which confuses them.Overall I managed to line it symmetrically amd perfect for the space for my needs. But you might also include holes for screws because it was dang hard to think about it and required to get me a power drill

Breaking this review up into two parts:► The LegsThe solid steel legs of this table are a simple five-piece construction, easily put together. They require a little bit of force to connect, but they feel sturdy. The separator in the middle is a nice addition to secure the to legs in place. The design looks nice, and at the same time it allows for optimal leg room.► The Table TopThis weighs a ton! I love that it is hefty, because it feels strong and solid; it feels like it can be trusted to hold your expensive computer rig. The material is comfortable to rest your arms on even for long periods, and the edges are rounded so they don't dig into your wrists. Unlike my previous, cheap desk, the surface does not peel, which is much nicer. As others have mentioned, this does not come with pre-drilled holes for the legs; putting them in can be difficult. However, this means you can apply the legs as far forwards or backwards as you want, and when you've lined it up, you can do the entire thing with only manual tools and a bit of muscle; I had a power drill ready but did not need to use it.This desk is the best I've ever owned; it feels solid, it is very spacious, it is comfortable, and it is high enough to accommodate my chair underneath when I'm not using it. I definitely recommend this desk if you are willing to put in that little effort with creating the holes.

I bought this table because I have three different machines for sewing. I have a Sauder craft table for my sewing machine and bought this one for my serger and cover-stitch machines. The color is really nice and identical to the Sauder craft table (which was a plus for me), and is one of the most sturdy desk/tables I have ever used!The black metal frames on the bottom are extremely well placed for maximum sturdiness and for leg room. The legs are not in the way at all which is exactly what I needed to move back and forth between machines. It is very attractive.I do agree with other reviews on the tiny holes for the screws. Just get the drill (don't waste time with a screwdriver, won't work, borrow a drill if you have to, it will be well worth it) and grab a bit a little smaller than the screw, go in half the way and it will go smoothly from there.There are no instructions, but use common sense and figure it out before you start. Well worth the money and I would buy it again.

Let me start with the 2 pros of this desk:- The 1"-thick table top is heavy, sturdy and reasonably well finished (on both sides).- Looks good when everything is properly aligned (see below).That's it.Now for the cons:- As stated in many online reviews of this desk, you need to drill the holes needed to mount the top to the legs, and those drill points are marked with only the teeniest of prick marks (you really have to look for them!).- The legs, an artsy-looking affair of rectangular steel tubing, showed some rather marked misalignment once all the bolts and screws were tightened. One corner was visibly out of square and the lower-rear left and right parts were grossly misaligned with one another (though this can be fixed--sort of--by man-handling them into proper position).- And now for the worst con of all: The whole structure has a bit of "twist" along the Z (vertical) axis. This lack of rotational stiffness (most likely due to the open/"artsy" leg design and the very limited "grab" of the screws that join the legs to the tabletop) has a very annoying side-effect: Every minor bump or over-enthusiastic mouse movement or key-press (such as when you're gaming) sends vibrations along the entire table structure that you'll end up noticing on your computer monitor: The image will jiggle ever so slightly, but enough for it to become very annoying, very quickly. This makes the desk virtually unusable for computer duty.In conclusion, while this desk might prove decent as a writer's desk, it fails at its marketed intent: a "computer" desk.For a legitimate computer desk, one that will be rigid enough to quell vibrations, look for something with solid side supports and a rear "modesty" panel (which adds stiffness). There are desks costing several dozens of dollars less that fit this bill.