Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Monarch Specialties Hollow-Core Left or Right Facing Desk, 48-Inch Length, White

Top positive review

Easy but slow assembly

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022

This was easy to assemble if you take it slow and read the instructions carefully before you start. I liked the way all the hardware (screws, etc) were individually bagged and marked on the instructions. The wood glue for the dowels is clever as it's in a tube with a neck the exact size of the holes. Just pray you don't make a mistake where you have to take it apart later. I have just a few suggestions. When you open the box according to what is "up", the instructions are on the bottom. The illustrations are very small so it is hard to tell which way the drawer slides go up. When assembling the drawers the first step is attaching the pull. Do not do it. You then have no flat surface to place the face of the drawers down while assembling the sides and back. Leave handles for last. The assembled desk is nice and sturdy and attractive.

2 people found this helpful

Top critical review

Critical reviews›

PMV

It broke while assembling it

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020

UPDATE: Customer service is excellent! I wrote a message on their website, and they immediately sent the pieces that were broken. Unfortunately I had to saw the wooden dowels because they were just too long and would have broken the new pieces as well, but once I removed a quarter of an inch, it was all good.

This desk is made with such a cheap material! It broke in multiple spots while I was assembling it. I am pretty adept at assembling furniture, but this desk broke as I pushed (with my hands, not with a hammer!) two pieces together. The wooden dowel pins just went through the front of the drawer.
I am definitely returning the desk because it cannot be used as is, but it is going to be such a hassle to take it apart, put it in a box and ship it back.

1,382 total ratings, 392 with reviews

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Translate all reviews to English

From the United States

hvsteve

Easy but slow assembly

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022

Color: Grey & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Shannon A

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023

Color: Dark Taupe & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

We recently sold this because we weren’t using it as much as we thought, but it was a wonderful desk! All pieces came in the package, it wasn’t too bad to assemble, it was very sturdy, looked stunning, and had lots of storage areas!

Just a side note because I see this on every MS review section- no it is not real wood. Obviously if it was you’d be paying three times the amount. It is still beautifully made and when you accumulate so many pieces, it all ties in together and looks so classy and aesthetic!

Helpful

Danielle

Gorgeous desk .. JUST TAKE YOUR TIME!

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021

Color: Cappuccino & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

The media could not be loaded.

Needed a home office & hanging file drawer system included was a bonus to stay organized. I shopped (what seemed like forever) for the best price & wanted something simple yet pleasing to the eye. This was it! I love the style/look of this desk and was somewhat affordable (times 2 of course). One of the desks are not as stable as the other (see video) which is the ONLY reason I gave this 4 stars. I have to agree with others, directions are a bit confusing as there are multiple details in each step (see picture). However, after taking the time to refer to next steps & look carefully at each detail, everything lined up perfectly! All drawers are smooth, predrilled holes were on point and no damage to any pieces whatsoever! I'd have to guess that other reviewers may have assembled incorrectly as it's very possible to do so. Also, while putting together if using drill be sure your torque is low for obvious reasons!!! Could lead to a disaster or broken furniture! Added bonus .. new Serta chair fits perfectly in cubby to tuck away adding to small office space. I am extremely happy with this purchase! Just wish both desks were stable although, we do have carpet. Maybe it would be different on hard floors!?

8 people found this helpful

Helpful

GasCan

great looking and functional desk

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020

Color: Dark Taupe & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

The desk arrived in perfect conditions. It is a heavy box so make sure you have someone to help out. Installation was a breeze although some of the illustrations can be small. having a battery operated screwdriver makes it faster but not necessary. The desk is very nice looking for the price point and all the drawers fitted and lined up perfectly. They roll open and close smoothly. The top is thick and sturdy. I am very pleased with the desk. It is very appropriate for small rooms. Right now we have two monitors and a laptop on it and there is still space available.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Rabi Abraham

I'm a satisfied customer

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020

Color: Grey & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

The desk is great value for money and looks nice. But, given how inexpensive it was, I was worried about fit and finish and quality control (missing or warped or dented parts, etc.). Putting it together was easy, though it took me about 4 hours. I'm sure others could do it in half the time; I'm not mechanically inclined.

There were no missing parts. But why couldn't they have included a few extra screws and bolts, just in case you misplace some? The manual was well thought out and easy to follow. Parts were labeled; so you know what part you need at all times. And the machining of the parts was perfect. Everything fits together perfectly. You don't need to force parts in order to align them. Fully assembled, it looks exactly like it was intended to.

Downside? The material is cheap. But you get what you pay for, and more!

Helpful

Kim Jacobson

Nice Desk with amazing storage

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023

Color: Grey & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

This desk is great for a home office with the durability and overall appearance. Instructions were pretty easy to follow. The height of the desk is great! Per the pervious reviews, it seems a little wobbly, I placed felt floor protectors and it made it seem more sturdy! Over all an amazing product!

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Abdul Alqassab

Nice and solid

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023

Color: Grey & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

Really nice and solid material, installation instructions need to be in details for beginners, for us it was easy installation, instructions dose not give details on drawers railing mounting position,

One person found this helpful

Helpful

PMV

It broke while assembling it

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020

Color: White & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

Helpful

Jared

Sleek Design

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020

Color: Grey & SilverPattern Name: DeskVerified Purchase

I love the design of this desk in terms of how it looks. It's sleek and minimalistic. Overall, it has a great aesthetic. However, given that one side of the desk is on a rectangular weldment structure, be careful how you move it. You can't drag this desk like any other because you'll put too much bending stress on the attachment point between the beam and the table. You'll see in one of my attached pictures that there is some damage to the top table. This was likely due to shipping because there was a similar size cut on the box when I received it. Beneath the surface, you can tell that the material this is made from can be chipped rather easily, so I was quite careful not to cause any damage myself. Hopefully I can get a replacement for this. There is a silver lining though - since you can assemble the drawers on either side of the desk, this means you can flip the table top 180 degrees. So now the imperfection of my table top is not facing forward; I just have my drawers on the opposite side that I want them. Assembly took me about 4 hours, mostly because I wanted to take my time and - as stated above - not cause any more damage. Now on to some even more technical details. The instructions are sufficient but very dense. The directions and pictures for assembling the drawers, for instance, could be broken out and enlarged for clarity. The support beam that separates the drawers from the table top had some weld splatter in the corner. In the final, assembled formation this is out of the way where no one can see it, but it still would have been nice if the quality department had caught that before it went out the door. To end on a positive note, one little detail regarding the assembly process is that the screws for the support beam are located far enough from the side so that the included allen wrench has just enough space to rotate 360 degrees to tighten it. Very nice.
Edit: I was able to order a replacement table top with no problem!