FURINNO Simplistic Study Table, Espresso

Let me start off with some background. My wife adopted a little girl which meant we were losing the full use of second bedroom of our two bedroom apartment. This was traditionally our shared office space/junk room. With the repurposing of that room, we got rid of our desks and had to integrate our workspace into the living room. My wife got a nice ikea desk but I decided to go deskless and just use a lap tray for my laptop. This didn't last long. I needed a place for stationary and to serve as my at-home base of operations.The only space not dedicated to baby stuff was a small section beside our couch where our end tables had been relegated. I was glad to see this desk fit that space perfectly.Pros: Cheap. This desk was not only cheaper than the alternatives at target and wal-mart, but the rounded shelves gave it a nicer look. Not to mention, it was two fewer sharp corners in an increasingly baby proofed home.Easy assembly. If you've put together anything from ikea, this should pose no challenge.Cons: Pieces aren't very well labeled, but there are so few you shouldn't really need the labels. I like the fact that I don't have big ugly letter stickers on each piece. The piece letter is stenciled onto the unfinished edge but it isn't very clear. You're better off just comparing the pieces to the instructions. Also, the finish was worn off of the edge of my shelves when they arrived. I would complain, but the desk was super cheap and I just touched up the worn spots with a sharpie, end of crisis.Regarding other complaints:1. Screw holes not fully drilled - right, because it is particle board. Even without the pre-drilled holes screws work into the "wood" easily, if the holes were drilled too deeply, the screws wouldn't take. I found the whole screw situation pretty well done. The whole unit comes together using a series of dowels, cam locking bolts and a few screws.2. Desk is wobbly on carpet - I misunderstood this at first. When I read that people found the desk wobbly I thought they were referring to the construction of the desk itself. After assembly, I noted how solid it felt. When I put it on the carpet, however, I realized what people meant. On the carpet, it sometimes appears as though the whole thing might tip over. However, this is because it is so narrow relative to its height. Mine stabilized once I put things onto it and had it pushed up against the side of the couch. If you have it against a wall, just anchor it. If you are using it on a hard surface, it won't even need that.3. Space - the dimensions are clearly listed. The desktop comfortably fits a 19" laptop, mouse, a desk lamp and space to charge up my phone. If you are unsure, measure your stuff and see if it will fit before ordering.I never expected to get a super expensive desk on the cheap. I wanted something that fit into a small space within some very specific dimensions (which this did). If it wobbled, I stabilized it. If something didn't fit, I made it fit. If there was a scuff, I touched it up. For $50 I expected exactly what was described, not a turnkey solution in a box.The desk isn't perfect. But I think it is still worth the $50 depending upon your needs.

This was a nice little piece. Though I didn't end up using it as a desk. I moved into another room in my house and I have a little bit of a kitchen area set up. So I needed something to act as a counter. And this fit in the spot perfectly. Easy to put together.

Was looking for a temporary desk for my laptop monitors. Honestly thought it would be super flimsy but it holds good! Perfect for what I need! Doesn’t take up much space. I wish it had a backing so you can see the cords behind it but that’s fine it was literally a steal.

Original review: (1 star) This is the third product I've ordered from Furinno, and the last two were both extremely easy to assemble and look fantastic. This product, however, not only requires extra tools (the TV stand and end table I previously ordered required no tools at all), the product I received was borderline useless. Nearly every piece was damaged upon opening the box (cracked, chipped edges, broken corners, etc.), and when I reached out to the company for a replacement, I received no response. This item was meant to be a nice, small desk for my guest room, but I would be embarrassed to have anyone see the quality of this product if I'd continued assembling it. There was no portion that wouldn't have been visibly damaged.I'm extremely disappointed. I saw the mixed reviews prior to purchase, but I ignored them because I'd had good experiences in the past. Given my experiences so far, I'd say you have a 33% chance of receiving something useless from this company. You can choose to take that chance, or select another company's product instead.UPDATE: (3 stars) The company did eventually respond, though only to tell me they were out of stock and to request a refund from Amazon. I instead requested a replacement, as I really did want this desk. The replacement arrived quickly, and it was in MUCH better condition, though there were still a few nicks on the top board. The styrofoam was just beginning to break down, which makes me think that Amazon's stock is old, which is why so many of us are receiving damaged units.I will say, though, that it was very easy to put together by myself, and it looks very cute. I'm concerned about how easily it may be scratched, and it is small, but it's good for a small apartment, dorm room, or kid's room (provided they're careful with it). I will say, though, that it is now significantly more expensive than it was when I bought it, and I don't think it's worth the current cost of around $75. You can get a much higher quality product in that price range instead. If you see it for around $40, it's a good buy for the price. The score was raised because the final product really is very cute, and it suits my purposes very well.

I bought two and they are great. I use mine for plants and they are nice. Not super strong, but perfect for an extra space for things. I used it as a desk too.

I needed a little desk to set up a temporary work from home station while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. This desk is he perfect size to fit my laptop, mouse and space for my notebook and coffee cup all at once. It doesn’t take up much room and when I’m not using it I push it to the side of my sofa and will use it as a side table. The assembly was super easy and I put it together by myself and I do t even have full use of my right arm at the moment. This desk was a bargain find and recommend if you need a compact workstation.

Cute small table, sturdy enough and size is perfect for a compact space.