Sauder Harbor View Home Office Computer Desk with Hutch, Keyboard Tray, in Curado Cherry

Purchased this desk from Amazon rather than direct from Sauder due to the Amazon customer service in case a return was needed.It was delivered when promised and came in 2 very heavy boxes. The 2 Amazon delivery guys put the boxes in my garage for me so I could unpack it there and then carry the pieces into the house at my leisure.Both boxes were packed very well to prevent damage. There were corner boards on all the edges and then the boxes were each wrapped in heavy plastic. Upon opening and unboxing, I didn't find any damage at all. It was in perfect condition.After bringing in all of the pieces and laying them out, following the directions was pretty easy. All hardware was in it's own section on a large plastic sheet and was clearly marked. As alway, make sure you read the page you are on and even the next page before each step.It was basically a one person job but I did get some help when it came time to attach the hutch to the desktop. By that time the unit was getting heavy. I also needed the help to lay the desk on it's front in order to nail in the cardboard backing.Once everything was put together, it all lined up near perfectly, including the drawers and cabinet door. There are adjustments that can be made to help line everything up but I didn't need to use them.The finished product looks a lot nicer than in the picture. It is big but not overbearing to look at.We liked this so much we also ordered the matching lateral file to use as a TV stand.We have been buying Sauder furniture since the 80s due to the quality, style and value. This is probably the best piece we ever purchased from Sauder (via Amazon).

I am so thrilled with this desk. I looked all over and decided from the reviews to go with Sauders. This particular desk was not that expensive so I wasn’t expecting the quality to be what it is. It absolutely looks like real wood and is so sturdy and well made. The instructions were spot on! No problem at all with assembling and every piece was there and clearly marked. I love that it is mostly made in the USA. We could definitely tell by the very clear directions. There was even a few funny things thrown in to keep the desk assembly upbeat! It was a process to put together but my husband and I actually enjoyed our time putting together this beautiful piece of furniture! If you are looking for a high quality desk with lots of storage room for a great price I definitely recommend this piece!!

We first saw this desk at a local furniture store, when we compared the price to Amazon it was 140 less here so we ordered it. It arrived in 2 heavy boxes. The assembly took a few hours and was pretty straightforward, instructions were ok. Good enough but not great. Parts pack was clearly labeled and had an extra of about 1/3 of the items.Looks great on the room but was nicked easily when putting together so the long term durability is in question. The finish is more applied and thing so care is needed.For the cost however it is great looking for the price

This is a beautiful and very sturdy desk that is just what I wanted. The color (I got salt oak) is also true to the photos. It is perfect for my daughter to use for her schoolwork. Love the many hutch compartments and the pull out portion for the keyboard.Overall, the instructions were very detailed and easy to follow, including both written directions and pictures that made it clear which way to orient the pieces.Just wanted to give some pieces of advice that may help others when putting this together.1. The desk arrives in 2 boxes. (We only received one at first and had to contact Amazon to resend the second one.)2. It took my husband and I about 7 hours (with a few short breaks) to assemble the whole desk.3. The desk is put together upside down/sideways and then needs to be flipped, so you really need a lot of space to work.4. We had a little trouble getting the drawers to sit properly because they fit too high in the desk. We ended up unscrewing and re-doing the rails to fix this, but then 2 pages later in the manual it explained an easier fix for this involving the cam screws. It would have been more helpful if this explanation had been provided on the same page where drawer installation was discussed.Overall a great desk and you won't regret this purchase!

I love this desk but I wish it was easier to put together. It was worth the time. The value is great and it is very sturdy and has a lot of room to store things. This desk is so helpful for my job.

great Desk. Very big but well made. Not to hard to assemble

Good assembling instruction, easy to follow pictures and convenient packaging of screws and such. One person could assemble it however it needs two people to lift it up and move around closer to the end of the assembling and after it’s done because it’s heavy. So far looks sturdy however one needs to be careful because it is made of some kind of pressed crumbles of wood which in raw corners could be fragile and crumble. Don’t apply strength when assembling the drawers, it has slots and special cavities that are easily get together when put in the correct angles but with strength could break. The bottoms of the drawers look sturdy. Love the perforated spot on the back of the shelved section in case one wants to place a processor there and needs ventilation (we love it!). It was difficult to find all the holes in the center (where the shelves are, vertically and horizontally) to nail the back panel to the frame so we just eyeballed them. In general, so far we’re happy with the purchase. The quality and the price are all good. I hope it will serve us for several years.