I have this desk, and it gets a ton of compliments. People seem to think it's super expensive, when in fact, it's quite moderate in pricing. I've had it for a while, and it still looks up-to-date, which is surprising. I guess the industrial look never completely went out of style. It goes with any decor, and for women or men. The cables help stabilize the desk to keep it from rocking, which is a nice little feature.