This is a great second desk for my wifes work space. The side shelves are narrower than you think- 8 (7 3/4 for the lipped shelves) X 23 1/3.
You do need to be very cautious about which direction pieces are facing. The legs can be mounted in either direction, but some of the shelving/retaining holes can only be accessed in one direction, and the images dont always make it clear. Even being cautious based on other reviews, I had to unscrew one section at the end.
I recommend this as a utility extension desk or for monitors, but printers and file boxes are probably too large to fit on the shelves securely, especially if you have cats that like to sit on overhanging surfaces.
Widest shelves are 8
This is a great second desk for my wifes work space. The side shelves are narrower than you think- 8 (7 3/4 for the lipped shelves) X 23 1/3. You do need to be very cautious about which direction pieces are facing. The legs can be mounted in either direction, but some of the shelving/retaining holes can only be accessed in one direction, and the images dont always make it clear. Even being cautious based on other reviews, I had to unscrew one section at the end. I recommend this as a utility extension desk or for monitors, but printers and file boxes are probably too large to fit on the shelves securely, especially if you have cats that like to sit on overhanging surfaces.