Sauder August Hill L-Shaped Corner Desk with Storage Drawer and Open Shelf for Home Office, in Dover Oak finish

This item is very heavy when it arrives but not too bad when the weight is distributed. It is very large and easy to assemble. I was able to do this on a couple of hours by myself. Some folks may need two people to be on the safe side . The quality of this desk is wonderful. It was also perfectly aligned and no missing or broken pieces. The gray finish with the black top is perfect. I absolutely love this desk. The drawer is big enough to fit what I need with some space for other items. I also love the additional space it has on the other side. This desk gives you the modern and professional looks without being super expensive. It is worth every penny. I've had this desk for a little over 2 years and it's still as new as the day I received item.

I am very happy with this desk. I didn't have any problems putting it together. I worked on it about 2 hours the night it arrived and my husband helped me with the final assembly the next day for about a hour and a half. None of the pieces were damaged. Some small pieces of trim were not labeled but it was pretty easy to figure out where they went. The desk is very substantial and looks great. I did get a tiny scratch on the top surface but as someone else suggested a quick swipe with a fine point sharpee took care of that. I don't get the people who gave the desk a poor rating based on the fact that for some reason they expected a $200.00 desk to be solid wood or not need assembled. If you want a $1,000 desk you need to pay that for it. This is a great desk for the price, It looks terrific in my office and it's very functional. I have lots of surface area, a drawer and what they call a purse shelf but what my cats call a cat shelf.

I ordered this item in September, and it has been a month. It seems sturdy enough and though I don't really push the boundaries of the item in question to see if it can tolerate more, it functions well. Here's the rundown of a (mostly) one-person setup: Tools (4.5/5): It really only requires some screwdrivers. Easy in that regard. Weight (3/5): The box is pretty darn heavy. I may be strong, but 2 man lift may be required for stairs and distances. Time to assemble (3/5): It took me about 4 hours (with a half-hour break) to put this together - Ironically the same amount of time that the delivery guys also quoted. Ability to put back into box (1.5/5): Unless you took pictures and are a professional mover, this desk is going to more than likely never fit into the box the same way - the pieces are a perfect Jenga puzzle coming out. I doubt that it will matter unless you're military or prone to moving a lot (I was once). Ease of one-man assembly (4/5): Ultimately, while the assembly may take a while, and the larger pieces are a bit on the heavier side for small folks, the majority of the desk can be put together fairly easily. You may find that an odd part here or there needs to be reversed (the instructions are pretty good, but the parts could do with a *touch* better labeling), I would recommend a second (or third) person when putting the purse desk on - It's held by slotting pieces together, along with a pair of metal brackets, and while it may be possible with a single person and their four limbs, having folks keep it level while you screw things in will expedite the process immensely. Other notes: I've purchased Sauder desks before, so I knew about the assembly quirks ahead of time - my other desk with a hutch I've had for over 10 years now, and while the veneer paper on the particle board is coming off, and one of the screws has stripped on the keyboard tray, *that* desk has done fairly well, given that it has been assembled, disassembled, and moved over twenty times now - for those not as mobile, the desks are fairly hefty and sturdy. With that said, I'm not a fan of the drawer - mine tends to stick, and the ring to pull it out is sturdy enough, though I never feel I get a good pull with it. The purse desk's attachment brackets and setup may come across as weak to some, though I do feel that might just be more of a trick of the mind. Overall, a solid desk with a nice, plain appearance - it houses quite a few books, my speakers, tower, and monitor, with keyboard, joystick and microphone without remotely blinking an eye, so I give it a good rating for those who may have a friend to help put it together.

I love this desk!! Its designed very well with having great storage space. I used this for my home office and schooling for college. The drawer is great because you hang files if you need to and the shelf in the under part of the desk on the other side is perfect for books and storing other supplies as needed. The color of the desk was spot on as well. Its very sturdy and great quality and the price was great. I definitely would buy this again. You won't be disappointed with this purchase.

I love this desk. The quality is great, especially considering the price. It looks more expensive than it actually is. It was relatively easy to assemble and the directions were clear. Happy with my purchase!

Despite how long it took me to put this masterpiece (as I like to call it) together, I still love it to bits and give it 5 stars. The quality of the kagillion pieces are pleasing. The instruction manual which seemed like it never ended were so detailed and logical. I don't even recall spelling or grammar mistakes like most instruction manuals. So, everything made sense to me - easy peasy! It is very durable and looks so sophisticated. I have no regrets with such a great table top that looks marble/granite-like. It is also a very strong and heavy piece, easy to clean. I like the drawer, the nook above the drawer, and the additional side shelf. Great storage and a sleek design. Well worth the time and money for me. I just wished I actually checked out when I intended to get it at the under $400 price. I loved the look of it so much, I couldn't wait longer for the price to go down because it "sold out" often, too.

The desk was easy to assemble. The directions were easy to follow. I was extremely pleased with the sturdiness and quality of the desk. I didn’t want something that would fall apart easily but I didn’t want to spend a fortune. I am 100% satisfied with the purchase and would recommend to anyone.

The desk finish is very nice. It looks like solid oak with a marble top. It is not the best design for a home office, though. It does not have a keyboard tray, so I purchased one separately. It also does not have a drawer for pens and pencils and things. I like the file drawer, but a second drawer instead of a shelf would be more practical. It came in one box that is too heavy for one person to lift and the delivery guy dropped it and damaged one corner of the top of the desk.

Pretty solid desk for particle core. Very nice looking with the dark grey top matched with the wood look.

This desk was worth the money. Time consuming to assemble but the instructions were very clear. Will definitely buy more items from this set