Overall, I am happy with this desk. I think it is attractive, I like how adjustable and customizable it is, and the sustainability/non toxic features mean a lot to me. The shipping was pretty fast (1 week) and there were only a couple minor dings. I would say 95% of the packaging was cardboard -- there was just a little plastic included but for such a large item, it was understandable.
I think the design is very well thought out and creative. However, there are a couple things that I would change to make this a 5 star product. Perhaps these are things that must be sacrificed in order to make this product so adjustable and versatile but I think with some tweaking it could be really outstanding.
The desk is relatively sturdy. For purely working purposes, I am not worried about it falling apart or anything like that. Just don't think it's as sturdy as other desks with 4 legs. I legit would use my old desk as a ladder sometimes if I needed to hang curtains or water my plants on higher shelves. I would NEVER stand on this desk. Even leaning on the standing portion, you can feel the desk "sag" just a little bit under the weight. It makes sense since it is only supported from one side. I'm also a bit clumbsy and if I bump into the desk, the whole thing will wobble which makes me nervous about putting my ceramic plants on the higher shelves (I'm doing it anyway cause it looks beautiful). This could be solved if you have one side leaning against the wall but that's not…