South ShoreGascony Desk, Gray Maple

This desk is so pretty and functional. The color in the picture is true and the desk is nice and solid. It came well packed and I put it together myself.It took a couple of hours, but I think two people could put it together in 1/2 that time. The hardest part was the drawers, as usual. We have a small space, but wanted a desk with a file cabinet and pull out tray, so we can keep our laptop on it when we aren't using it. That way we can full use of the desk when we aren't on the computer.The cubby is a nice size. We are going to put our printer in there when not in use. The top drawer is also a good size. The file cabinet drawer holds a lot more than I expected. I was able to get rid of a small two drawer filing cabinet and consolidate everything into the desk file drawer.This is the third piece I've ordered from south shore and I'm happy with all three.

The desk is beautiful! The finish is really nice, and I put it together myself (just help flipping it over on it's back to install the back board, and then again standing it upright. I'm almost 68 years old! The most confusing thing was the direction to put the drawer glides LOL! I'm always confused by those, and the pictures on the instructions as well as the video you can scan to watch to put it together are not clear, but I figured it out! We needed a desk for my husband to set p a second office, in a small space, and this desk fit the bill! There's enough storage and a big enough top to hold his laptop, 27" monitor and still plenty of room to spread out and write notes! Overall, it is exactly what we needed!

As others have noted the desk is sturdy, the design is simple. The "Sumptuopus Cherry" vinyl-like finish is quite a bit darker than depicted and looks more like "Sumptuous Dark Walnut". The packing and shipping was without a hitch- and then came the dreaded assembly noted by most all Amazon reviewers.Mine was no exception. It was about a four hour affair that began with me spreading all the pieces and parts out to familiarize myself with what lay ahead. This wasn't my first rodeo as far as assembling large items manufactored primarily for ease of shipment as much as for the products final use. What became evident as soon as I started assembling the drawer in "Step one" I noticed nine Euro-screws for attaching the drawer rails/guides were missing. Repacking this mess and mailing it back was not an option especially since I tore the hell out of the box unpacking it.I called the 1-800 number provided and who would have thought but , "All representatives were unavailable. Please leave your name and number...." I did, and went back to the array of parts seaching for the missing '13 mm Euro Screws' like an ape who keeps repeating the same frustrated behavior with the same negative result. Paging thru the instructions I noticed a yellow page addenda depicting a drawer assembly showing regular flat head wood screws with a part number not indicated in "List of parts". I found the 'extra unidentified' screws and went back to work and it turns out assembling the desk itself was the easiest part. Assembling the drawers was the hardest part. As per the recomendation calling out for two persons to undertake the job would have been helpful for this aspect and mounting the desktop. The instructions have little narrative and rely on isometric drawings with small print. Most of the parts were packed randomly in different plastic bags (Eight dowels mixed with screws and a ninth dowel in another bag?? The parts measurements are shown according to the metric system which may present a minor problem for those Americans like myself who have yet to embrace the standard. In any case, after an afternoon with a few incidents of fumbling with clips and Euro-screws it went well. I also used "Elmers White Glue"( no glue included)for all the doweled connections and to some of the drawer connections for added strength In the end the product appears durable (more so than other prefab furnishings I have assembled hence use of the glue) and attractive (as long as the unfinished front is against a wall), It is reasonably priced. My only and very minor disapointment is that it is not "Sumptous Cherry".

This is the first review I have ever written. Normally, I don't take the time, but this desk is so horrible, I feel it is my responsibility to warn others. Here are the problems:1. It is IMPOSSIBLE to put together. I am used to putting together furniture. I have no problem with IKEA products. I don't care if there are no words, just pictures, but for this desk there are no words and terrible pictures. Everything is so small. You can't see which screws they want you to use. The pieces are either very faintly marked or not marked at all. After trying for 4 hours, I realized I left out some crucial pieces and I would have to take it all apart, so I gave up. It is actually hard to believe how awful these directions are.2. It is the WORST quality. All you have to do is bang against it slightly and pieces chip off and you can see the particle board underneath.3. They don't show you a picture of this desk from the back, because it looks terrible from the back. Unless you are planning to put it up against a wall, the back is an eyesore.4. It is very heavy. Unnecessarily heavy for what it is. It's not as if the weight makes it more sturdy because it doesn't.THIS IS HONESTLY THE WORST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER BOUGHT FROM AMAZON, and I have bought hundreds of products over the years.There is not one positive thing I can say about it except maybe it would make good firewood?. The company should be ashamed to sell it.Please don't believe any positive reviews.