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The instructions weren't as clear as I would have liked, but it was not difficult to put together. If you have the brown-black furniture from Ikea, it matches perfectly. Once put together the desk is sturdy. If I could add one thing it would be to have the option of putting the keyboard tray in the middle. The corner piece was a great place to put my monitor and now I have to kink my neck instead of typing and looking forward.

I love the way it looks when all setup. It's clean, professional, yet still stylish, perfect for a home office setting. It radiates a lot of zen for me. It seemed like it came in no less than a million pieces - thank god my husband is handy, although it didn't require any special tools. Just lots and lots of little pieces. But all the parts were accounted for and present. I've had the piece for 2.5 years now and there has been no problems with peeling, cracking or discoloration anywhere in all of that time. It seems like a sturdy, quality product overall. Very happy I found this!

Wanted an open feel for with limited clutter for my smaller office. This desk works perfectly and I was able to purchase under desk files to compensate for the lack of drawers. Great buy, sturdy. The under desk holder for my CPU allows the printer to sit on the rounded corner insert perfectly and be easily accessible. Would recommend of you are looking for modern and have additional file space in other units.

Superb quality and a very well put together desk. Looks more expensive than it's price !!!

I bought this based on the mostly positive reviews - and - now I'm writing my own review whilst using this very desk. Delivery arrived on time and luckily not one piece was broken. The package was all in one box, which is rather heavy so please be careful and seek help instead of breaking your back.

Assembly was tricky to begin with, but after first 30 mins I understood the weird instructions and then it took me another hour to put it altogether. The instructions are not at all like IKEA or other famous DIY furniture products and a tiny bit of imagination is required to ensure you don't end up putting together the wrong pieces.

Once assembled, the desk is quite sturdy and does not want to move. I think that is a good thing, because you don't want to lose up the joints.

The Coolness:

So I found this desk at a furniture store for 399 cash 499 if you do payments and on top of that they wanted right about 150 bucks shipping. Google goggles saved my butt cause when I took a picture of it, goggles found this amazon listing for this price and I thought it was an instant buy...so I bought it. Couldn't beat the prime free 4 day shipping man.

The Packaging:

Boy did this bad boy come boxed up to make sure nothing was broke. My poor knife got a work out. None of my parts were broken or scratched in anyway so I am very pleased with how this was shipped.

The Looks:

This is one NOICE looking L Desk. It has tons of room for you to do anything you need to and I seriously love the little area for you to put your computer case in. I don't see how other reviews say the legs look cheap when they look pretty expensive to me...then again 300 bucks is kinda expensive...but not...w/e.

The Lame:

First off, I just want to say this was a pain in the ass to put together mainly because the pictures lack what i'd say are arrows showing just where to put what. All I have to say, is set everything aside and make SURE it looks just like the pictures or else you'll be doing some backtracking. Lets face it though, it is not impossible to put together like some reviews make it out to be so just be aware that you might run into a snag here and there but hey...nothing puts itself together amirite. I fixed this baby up in a few hours after work mess ups and all.

Overall:

OH heck yea I'd buy it again assuming I fell in a parallel universe where I didn't have this desk but still had the money to re-buy it. 5 stars baby I'm very happy with this one. Just a suggestion though, I recommend getting a mouse pad. Your mouse might have some problems on the keyboard attachment and hell it flat out won't work on the glass...well mine didn't so yea...MOUSE PAD.

...I wonder how many finger prints I'm going to leave on this....aww well idc it looks swag brah.

The desk is absolutely beautiful. It is perfect for my home office vs a solid all wood desk. Has modernized my space. I only gave 4 stars because of the following: 1) the instructions were useless, matter of fact incorrect and an Amazon contracted vendor put the desk together. The instructions contain graphics only, which is not bad if the graphics were correct. The vendor had a number of recommendations but I did not write them down. The overall message is take your time, inspect all of the pieces before you begin assembly--all of which is standard practice. And 2) The glass top is only about 1/4 inch. I was hesitant to put both my MAC desktop and printer on the same table. Had visions of coming into the room and seeing the glass top cracked from the weight and the computer and printer broken and in a pile of glass on the floor. I may be over cautious, yet I have placed the printer on a separate small table until I order a small file cabinet. Lastly, I love the roomy keyboard tray. I have a full-sized keyboard and mouse pad and there is still adequate space on the tray. Very good purchase. I hope it lasts. I had my last desk for 21 years and it was good as new when I gave it away today.

Best I could find. I searched on Amazon, EBay, and Walmart and this is the only one that met my needs: accommodates a full tower pc, large keyboard tray to accommodate a mouse/pad and keyboard (most others won't). Some buyers complained about the plastic cups under the glass. All the glass tops use these. They are not meant to suction the glass down but keep it from sliding, rattling, and breaking. I do wish it had a raised monitor shelf but purchased one for $20. The reason for 4 stars is that the instructions are abysmal. The pictures are misleading and not very detailed at all. The picture for item shows the cpu mount on the same section as the keyboard. It is not. The cpu mount is on the other section. Impossible to have both in the same. Putting it together is a bit of trial and "dam that ain't right". Other than that, it is a nice big and sturdy computer desk that looks great.

desk looks great and has a sleek look to it. the package was heavy and made me a little nervous about damage, and so their was four balls that go between the legs that had minor dimples in them, but I said what ever and now I don't even notice or think about the minor dimples. other than that, the desk went together well and easily, and all the parts was were available for assembly. The desk feels very sturdy except for where the computer tower sits, over all though its a good desk for the price.

I've been using this desk for some time now and finally got around do writing a review. I had another L-shaped desk that I really didn't want to get rid of, but it was falling apart after moving around the world and it was time to retire it. I've noticed that the glass does seem to scratch somewhat easy, but nothing too bad. The only thing negative that I can find with this desk is that it doesn't have a drawer under the right side writing area. My old desk had one and it was very handy, but now I've got to keep odds and ends in my filing cabinet, which just makes it more cluttered.

All in all I'd buy this desk again because it looks nice and it holds up. I'm not sure if I just got lucky or whether it was the glass, but when I moved this last time it was leaning up against my garage door when my wife opened it. The glass fell to the pavement and didn't shatter!!!! I'm thinking I just got extremely lucky!

I love this desk. I have no complaints other than, like some reviewers have already noted, the instructions are vague and not easy to follow. For this reason, I gave it 4 stars. It took me about 2.5 hours to assemble the entire unit. And I really took my time. My suggestion for a faster assembly is to lay all of the like parts out, assemble the rods on one side against the flat surface on the floor, then add the other side. Turn the desk over (upside down) and attach the Key Board holder. This is opposite of the instructions, but this the way that the manufacturer suggest you do it is more difficult because the unit is unstable and areas for the screws are difficult to reach.

The end result is exactly what I wanted, however, getting to the end result with the crappy instructions was a nightmare. For that reason I rated this product only 3 stars.

Second of these I've ordered. First was fine, but the second arrived with the top of one of the end legs broken. Disappointing, but I can't repackage the whole thing to return it, so will probably try to glue it...

Update: 10/31/13

Seller agreed to a full refund of the desk. They actually called to say how sorry they were for the problem. I do appreciate that kind of customer service. That's the reason I like using Amazon.

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Do not buy this table online or from Home and Living. The glass top will always break during shipping and Home and Living is a pain to deal with. Home and Living offered a replacement part, but will not do a full refund. They have asked me to sift through BROKEN GLASS and find the parts that aren't broken. Amazon should not allow Home and Living to do business on their site. This is also my fault for not reading the reviews more clearly. If I did I would've realized that most of these five star reviews are fake.

And here is the email I got. My favorite is that they will give PARTIAL REFUNDS on parts they do not have.

We sincerely apologize that the Coaster L-Shape Home Office Computer Desk, Cappuccino Finish Base, Glass Top arrived damaged and any inconvenience this may have caused you.

We would very much like to assist you with your order issue and provide you with an amicable resolution.

Home and Living's Damage standard policy is to provide replacement parts free of additional charge.

In order to assist you with this matter we require that you please provide the following:

Photographs of the damaged parts, part numbers, and part descriptions that require replacement.

Once we receive your response with photographs, and details, replacement parts will be ordered from the manufacturer.
This typically takes 4-7 business days. Once we receive your part, we will immediately ship it out to you, and will email you with your tracking information.

In some instances where damage is not replaceable by parts replacement, we would be happy to discuss a partial refund option, as well as provide a complimentary repair/touch up kit.
If you prefer the option of receiving a discount, please inform us what amount you would like to request.
Please make sure you provide photographs for this scenario as well.

Please also be advised of these additional details:
If your order was delivered via freight delivery appointment please advise if you marked the damages on the waybill at the time of delivery.
Unfortunately, we are not able to send a full replacement item, in order for a replacement item to be shipped, this order needs to be closed out and new order needs to be placed.

We truly appreciate your time, cooperation, and patronage.

I look forward to hearing from you and resolving your issue in a timely manner.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

I was looking for an L shaped desk where I could have one side for my work computer equipment, the other side for mine. The desk needed to be durable and attractive as I'd be spending well over 40hrs a week sitting at it. Glass seemed to be the way to go, but I didn't like the look of most I found so when I ran across this one with "wood" instead I jumped on it. What I didn't realize was that the clear glass shows every smudge/fingerprint/speck of dust imaginable, would be very hard on your wrists, and requires you to use a mouse pad.

The instructions were horrible as the other reviews indicated but what bothered me the most is the complete lack of indication as to which way the metal supports should be attached. You have to guess, and if you guess wrong you'll have to completely start over. All the pictures show the keyboard on the left side when it's on the right. Yes, you could probably change that easily enough by taking everything apart and starting over but if you're like me, it's not worth the trouble.

Also be aware the dimensions include inside the L, but that area is completely unuseable due to the supports meeting at the corner. That makes the desk smaller than you might be expecting.

Let me start with this desk looks great once you get it together.

Pro's-
Lots of space
Very nice look when finished

Cons-
Directions are awful, very hard to understand, and easy to mess up.
Some of the wooden parts were chipped.
The metal Trays, and computer stand are kinda flimsy. They do the job though.
Cost was high for the quality

I kept this desk because it was nice once put together, and it fit well in its space, plus I'm sure the shipping back would be outrageous! Overall, once its said and done, it looks great in the office, if the price point was lower would have given 4 stars.

There are a few things that bug me about this desk. The biggest are the plastic suction cups that are used to hold the glass tops in place. They are beyond tacky and far from secure. In fact, I have strategically placed everything on my desk to purposefully cover them so I don't have to look at them. Tackiness aside, they're not even securely held in place. A small bump here and there probably won't do much, but I can easily just lift the glass off the desk if there's not much on top of it. The extremely annoying part of it all is that for ONE of the SIXTEEN anchor points, they decided to use a nice looking screw hole that is glued to the glass (see pictures). I would be totally content if these were used instead of suction cups, but no--they decided to use ONLY a single one for the corner section.

Another issue (which is related to the suction cups) is that the glass is not always level. I have a computer monitor and some speakers at one end of the desk (very common) and due to the weight of these things, their end is slightly lower than the end where I sit and rest my arms to type. Not a huge deal, but annoying for the OCD and kind of shows how cheaply made this desk is. Plus, the glass is slightly wider than the desk so it runs off a tiny bit.

Third and final issue for me is that they decided to slap on a massive sticker on the inside leg (pretty noticeable depending on your layout). It was at least 2x3in big and took me a solid 10 minutes of meticulous handicraft to get it peeled off without any residue. It's possible, but painstaking.

I don't believe this desk to be a good deal. It's too cheap compared to its price tag (around $280 at the moment), especially considering the problems I have with it. It actually showed some promise as I was putting it together. But as soon as I had to finish it off with the glass, I became very disappointed.

Oh, and be prepared for your home to be covered in millions of tiny statically charged styrofoam pieces after opening the box it comes in.

This product is too complicated to assemble and definitely not worth the price. This product is definitely not suitable for daily use.

I ordered the desk for my home office space. I spent days trying to locate the correct. desk. Then I located this one.
This may not be the best review but it is not anything that I didn't write to visiondecor about. PRICE: the prices was reasonable in comparison with the other sites that carried this desk. I was not pleased in that the shipping took took long. I think I ordered on the 9 and actually received on the 20th. I though the initial arrival date was the 14th that didn't happen. COLOR: the color is nice dark brown wood it actually matches well with the inexpensive IKEA dark-brown file cabinet I have. The desk feels sturdy for a home quality item , feels stable and doesn't tip. For me the desk is the right size. It doesn't overtake the room. ASSEMBLY: When you assemble the desk you should determine what side you want the computer side (return) on. It is actually the opposite of the picture shown. The computer return sits to the Right. PACKAGING: The packaging of the item is great. Unless you need to return an item. The desk is encased with a foam packing so it comes very secure. I was afraid the glass would break but it was all good.The only problem is it will be difficult to repack due to this special packaging. The integrity and security of the assembled desk is good and it looks amazing. HOWEVER, the issue is the curved legs. The dark colored laminate was peeling and starting to buckle on 2 of the 4 legs ( the legs that support the inner portion). This is not a shipping issue but a issue with how it is manufactured I am sure. Normally I would return the desk but to wait almost 2 more weeks was not an option. SO I have to reglue the laminate to the legs or have them replace them legs. I did go to the visiondecor customer service line and they were helpful. So I don't think they will "keep you hanging" I just don't have the time to reassemble a new desk, repack and mail items just to busy for that. Would i purchase from them again, maybe but I would try and ask more questions upfront. I hope this review is helpful. With the exception of the "peeling legs" the desk is fashionable & functional for now and I would buy it.

One star

Looks beautiful but very cheap. Two of the legs (made of particle board) separated with in six months, the lining unglued from the particle board in the first weeks. We did not send it back because it would have been a hassle to take it apart and ship it. Although we keep gluing the lining it separates, we have tried liquid nails for wood, gorilla glue and super glue but nothing takes.

Assembly was slowed down to a crawl due to instructions lacking detail explanation. Manufactor failed to have individual (technical support)return my call. Technical support failed to answer my voice mail message. WOULD NOT PURCHASE AGAIN Coaster Division L-Shape Computer Desk Unit in Cappuccino Finish