Sturdy metal talking office desk. You might make a million dollars working at this desk - or you might not, but the desk won't let you down. Guaranteed to hold 500 pounds without a whimper. Generous drawers, one with racks for hanging file folders. Solid, practical desk, will make you feel like an executive. It is solid, will not back down if things get heavy so be prepared. Oh, about the talking - yes, the desk might do that, but it acts dumb when I'm around. So I've actually never heard it talk, take your chances on that. Also the last guy told me the desk was a liar, so maybe you are better off if it is as silent with you as it was with me.