Monarch Specialties I Storage-Bookcase Left Or Right Set Up-Corner Desk with Multiple Adjustable Shelves, 60"L, Cappuccino

So, for those that are familiar with these packaged furniture kits which you construct with wooden dowels and screws, the provided pictures are self explainatory. However, in going along I realized there are steps/knowledge not everyone may have. So I am leaving one of my rare reviews in hopes of helping someone or at least give you the confidence you can do this! This is well packaged with all pieces laying flat, snugly together with protective foam in between. The heavy cardboard box has strong edge pieces to protect it during transit. Even so, one of our pieces has a small chip in the laminate on one of the corners (1/2" x 1/2") We're keeping it for now in hopes that is one of the hidden corners that won't show. This is very heavy and must have been truck shipped (it was left at our door so I don't know how it arrived). I do see they've now increased the price $35 so maybe that's to pay for their "free" shipping. I paid a third over $200 for it. By the way, the only hollow pieces are the long side walls and wide desk top and side. All the shelves and supports are solid and HEAVY (total listed as over 100 lbs). So first step: unpack all pieces, examine for damage and compare them to the parts lists, ensuring you have them all. For those unfamilar, in today's world assembly instructions have been simplified to a series of pictures, the international language. Please study carefully before beginning! I keep seeing details I've missed as every little nuance is implied with a single picture. But all steps are included, from the top down, all 6 pages. My first pics show how I unpacked and laid out the project. Next to the instructions are the extra pieces I have so far. (But I used them all by the end) Speaking of mistakes, the wooden dowels are meant to go in half length on one piece of wood and half length in the connecting piece. The screws hold the pieces together structurally, but the dowels tighten everything up, making it snug and secure. The pictures are not clear on this. So, put glue either in the hole or all the way around 1/2 of the dowel and push it in only halfway! They show using a rubber mallet to pound them in but just tap carefully in with the mallet. Also, one thing I really like is their consistency. Whenever a dowel goes into just one of a pair of holes, they always have the dowel go in the inside hole, toward the middle. This is important. And even while I told myself this each time, I still put 3 in the wrong holes! Try to find these mistakes before the glue dries or it becomes harder to pull out. I did use all of the extras. The rest went together without a hitch. You must select a set of holes in the desk top depending if you want it on the left or right side. We did extend it like others have recommended and it's working wonderfully in our 17 yr old daughter's room. Looks great and just the size she needed for her small corner. It's constructed well and solid. Just be sure to glue every hole the dowels go in so they set right, keeping it stable. The screws and counter set locking bolts are hefty and all holes matched up nicely.

Desk was easy to put together. Nice sturdy construction. All the parts and pieces fit nicely. Box came packaged in bubble wrap to minimize the risk of damage in shipping and it arrived without any damage! Perfect for my 10 year old daughter. We did a slight modification to the desk to extend the desktop out 9" further by just attaching to the front screw on the bookshelf. I uploaded a photo showing this modification. Still very stable as the desktop sits on top of the shelf and is screwed in. This modification will surely make it last longer for my daughter. It is a small setup so be sure to look at the measurements carefully. The shelf unit is 38"W x 60"H x 11.5"D and the desk (with my modification) is 44.5"W (measured from back of bookshelf to the end) x19 3/4"D x 30"H.

I purchased this desk for my 10-year-old daughter. It's perfect for her--lots of shelves for storage of all her craft supplies and upper shelving for showing off all her sit-upons. The desk is great for her small room. I like how the desk area can be mounted to either the right or left sides--we weren't sure where we would be putting the desk initially, so we could decide once we got it in the room. My daughter and I put it together fairly easily--one caution--make sure the dowels are tapped ALL THE WAY IN--one wasn't and when we connected it to another piece, the dowel actually punched through the laminate in the middle of a board. It was in an inconspicuous place so we just covered it with white tape, but still aggravating. Overall, I'd definitely recommend it.

This desk has a small footprint but is big on useable space. The layout is great and I will never own a big desk again after this one. It is amazing once you size down how you realize you don't really need a whole lot of space. The quality is good so far. The veneered wood will scratch but no peeling yet (we've had it for 6 months). Easy assembly and the matching pieces are great. I have the whole set. The stair step bookcase and the tv console. I love this set. Sturdy but light, small but efficient.

It's ok...smaller than I imagined..that is my own fault for not measuring it. It is a compact desk for small spaces. Does the job.

I'm extremely impressed with how this desk turned out. I was looking for a small desk for my laptop, with lots of shelf space for my books, that would fit in the corner of my bedroom. You can also fit a desktop computer on there if you like. It had simple, clear instructions and was easy to put together by myself. My only piece of advice is to pay close attention to the instructions at the end because the section for the desk has two sets of instructions (depending on whether you want the desk on the right or left side). I only have two small complaints. First, a few of the screws stripped very easily. My solution for this was to always have a Flathead screwdriver nearby to finish the jobs that the Phillips couldn't. Second, whoever delivered the desk left the box in the middle of driveway. But those complaints don't take away from my rating. I'm very happy with the finished product!