This is less a desk and more of a very sturdy table. The corners have strong supports and the top is very strong and thick. Its not super heavy, but it is not light. Its definitely better than the Swedish furniture store desks (which I have one of) in terms of how strong it is. I was very pleased that the top was already attached to the frame as I have a similar table which was not and lining the frame up with the top can be tricky as you cant see what youre doing. That was a nice touch and made putting this together a snap. The top seems like it wont easily scratch, but I wouldnt push anything across it that might do so as any table will scratch if a sharp edge is pulled across it. For a mouse, a coffee cup, or a book or any normal desk-related items, there is no problem with scratching. The finish on the top is some sort of composite or laminate, but its a pretty nicely made one.
strong, easy to assemble, good size
This is less a desk and more of a very sturdy table. The corners have strong supports and the top is very strong and thick. Its not super heavy, but it is not light. Its definitely better than the Swedish furniture store desks (which I have one of) in terms of how strong it is. I was very pleased that the top was already attached to the frame as I have a similar table which was not and lining the frame up with the top can be tricky as you cant see what youre doing. That was a nice touch and made putting this together a snap. The top seems like it wont easily scratch, but I wouldnt push anything across it that might do so as any table will scratch if a sharp edge is pulled across it. For a mouse, a coffee cup, or a book or any normal desk-related items, there is no problem with scratching. The finish on the top is some sort of composite or laminate, but its a pretty nicely made one.