Ameriwood Home Parsons Desk, Black

Parsons Desk with Drawer - purchased 6/5/16: SHORT VERSION: This is a really good deal for a desk that looks this nice. I have bought two of these and would recommend them. Nice looking color and faux grain, easy to build, and strong enough to be a desk (but not a ladder). Pros: +Price - I was going to build a desk from materials but this cheaper than buying the wood alone, much less the drawer. +Style - Looks great +Easy to build - seriously anyone with functioning hands can do this one. +Not real wood - no need to worry about water rings from cups! Cons (I am being really nit picky here): -Drawer - the drawer doesn't fully extend so you have to dig around in there if stuff is in the back. -Edges - the edges of the table top are kinda sharp on your forearms. I just rubbed it with some sandpaper to fix that. VERDICT: Buy it, it is really cheap and good quality. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. FULL REVIEW: Looks (5/5): The finish is well represented in the photos. It is a laminate covering over particle board (and laminated wood on the legs). Function (4/5): This desk does exactly what you want. It holds your computer off of the floor. The proportions are good and it is fairly sturdy. When assembled properly, there is a small amount of glue on the pegs which help to keep things together. See assembly section for more details. It ends up not being too loose or wobbly, and feels reliable. I wouldn't stand on it though... The drawer is a small drawer, which is fine, except it doesn't fully extend beyond the end of the table. This means that you will have to dig around in the back of the drawer underneath the table top to get things if they are back there. This is a very cheap desk, so I am not removing a star for this, but worth noting. My macbook pro 13" (late 2013) fits inside of the drawer and can be inserted and removed with a small amount of clearance - really small. If you have a larger laptop you might not be able to do it. A keyboard and mouse would be no problem to tuck away, though. Assembly (5/5): Assembly takes about 20 - 25 minutes if you aren't working at a feverish pace. The steps are very easy, all told 5 diagrams on the manual. You basically just put glue on the dowel pins (4 of those), stick them in the ends of the legs, and then put two bolts with lockwashers and washers into the legs through the table sides. Very easy. It is actually pleasing to see that they include the glue, as a lot of furniture doesn't even think to require glue, and it is hugely important. The glue comes in a small squeeze tube and it makes it easy to apply.

The desk is undeniably beautiful and very simple to assemble. And trust me, coming from me is saying a lot. All you have to do is turn the desk over to assemble the legs. Then you apply the included wood glue in each of the four corners. Each leg will be marked either B or C and you will input each of them as directed by their directory booklet. Then you insert two screws in each leg and tighten them with the included Allen wrench. Voila, there you have it. I would also like to add that I appreciate the easy to follow directory, it makes a huge difference when assembly directions are easy to follow. However, the Allen wrench I received was inefficient on the short side, while the long side fit into the screws like a glove. Thus making the final tightening of the screws a bit frustrating. Now the body of the desk itself is surprisingly sturdy. But, I found the legs to be slightly on the light side. Nonetheless, it’s a wonderful product. I bought it on sale for about $37 and was hoping upon arrival that I didn’t end up with a product where I would have to say, “Well, you get what you pay for.” I am simply ecstatic that I received an amazing product for such an amazing price. It suites my bedroom well. I would recommend this desk for people who live in a dorm room or have a very small bedroom. It is very space efficient, but because of this, it’s not meant to hold a lot of things. The drawer is a lot smaller than I had hoped for, but it is still able to hold my basic necessities like my pens, pencils, stapler, and mini notebook. The only downside is that unfortunately it came with several small dents. It was nothing major though and I fully intend to keep it. Not to mention, I received a partial refund for the damage. If you found this review to be helpful, please click the Yes button below. Thank you.

Chic, Simple, & Sturdy! Love this desk! Easy to assemble, lightweight, and the clean white finish brightens up my space instantly. Perfect size for my Computer or Laptop and essentials without feeling cramped. Affordable, stylish, and surprisingly sturdy. Total win!

Esta mesita esta excelente para el trabajo en "Home Office". De tamaño compacto, pero suficiente para trabajar, con espacio para la laptop y cosas indispensables. Me parecio ideal para mi departamento que es pequeño y pude ponerla en un espacio chico sin problemas. Trabajo muy agusto, tiene su cajoncito, el color esta ideal (negro). Es un poco fragil, no es para uso rudo, pero es adecuada para un uso "normal" como escritorio en casa. La madera es aglomerado, pero esta muy bien acabado la cubierta. Me llego sin ningún defecto. Se arma muy facil, solo es cuestión de atornillar las patas, y queda lista en cuestión de minutos. Me encanto. Es buena, bonita y barata. (AH! y me llego sur rápido en menos de 24 horas!).

Hollow laminated desk with a draw which is very sturdy, excellent value for what you get, my granddaughter was very happy, started doing arts and crafts straight away.

Does the job for cheap price

Love the desk, I wanted a white one that was tall, simple in design, sleek, sturdy, pure white, and overall a perfect table for me to do my makeup tutorials and product staging and pictures, and this table was absolutely perfect for that! Very easy to install, and actually very sturdy! I’ve stood on the table a few times and nothing broke (I weigh 110lbs) Honestly, I’m very picky with the quality of my products and I only buy things that suit my needs, for business use in particular and this product actually translates all of that. I highly recommend for people who have small rooms too, or lack space in their room.

Okay this desk is nice. If you are simple! Don’t need anything fancy but just standard and looks nice then get this. The desk is easy to put together. 4 legs, 4 screws! The drawer is small but fits enough for a simple person that doesn’t need every nick nack in the drawer. I fit my note book in it my voicemail book and my work schedule easily. Very simple clean white desk. It’s very sturdy if assembled properly. I have had no issues. In addition to my desk I ordered a glass top from ikea for $30 so the top of my desk stays in perfect condition and doesn’t scratch the paint. #simplelife #sinplethings May be cheap but if you take care of it it will last for a long time!!