Is the back side finished so the desk does not need to be placed up against a wall?
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I can't answer the question since I haven't put desk together since I will be moving soon.
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Hi, the back of the unit is not finished so you will have to use it against a wall. Thank you so much!
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I would place it up against a wall. But it is a very nice-looking and well made desk for the price. So it the Palladia Technology Center. Sauder bookcases on the other hand have a very thin, cheap-looking backing.
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Sorry for the delay in answering. We were out of town & couldn't remember. No, the desk is not finished enough to put the back facing the room. It is more of a dark plywood look instead of wood like the front.
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Yes. All sides are finished. This piece is intended for use as an island, not up against a wall. You will love it!
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Hi Tracey - yes it is finished and can be placed anywhere. In-fact I use it as a side-desk so the back is completely exposed. It's a really really solid and good-looking desk, I'd highly recommend it.
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The back of the desk is nicely finished so there are no open pieces or unfinished areas. I put it in my daughter's bedroom at her rental house and it's in the corner of her bedroom. It doesn't take up a lot of space and works very well for her needs. Not really sure how to describe it better. Hope this helps. :)
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Hi, the back of this unit is not finished so it is better to use it against a wall. Thank you!
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In my case, the back side is partially unfinished. The back boards below the desk top (the area that the drawer in front occupies) is smooth particle board with no wood veneer. It's odd though, because the side of the boards facing the underside of the desk do have wood grain to them. So your knees, when seated at the desk see wood grain, but someone standing behind the desk wood see particle board. Maybe you could flip those boards around when you assemble (or perhaps i put them in backwards by accident). Otherwise it's a decent looking desk. I've used mine for years.
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Yes, and the holes for the screws are hidden as well by a thin vinyl coating on the desk that you normally have to pierce with screws. So if you do not add the shelf it won't look weird. It's a complicated desk to put together but overall VERY good.
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Yes.....The desk has a finished front. BE prepared for the assembly of this desk !! It took 2 men 3hrs to put it together.
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The back is finished with the same varnish as the rest, very nice. Unlike some desks that are done with rough, unfinished backs. This could very easily sit in an open space and look great from any angle.
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The paneling on the back has a finished look, so you can keep the desk out in the middle of the room and not backed up against a wall.
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You probably don't want to do that. Its really unstable when its in 2 pieces. There are much better desks that are meant to be one wall pieces. Not a great buy. Very cheap material
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No. The desk is set up so that it attaches to the right. There are little holes in all the parts in specific areas so that it's made to be put together like in the picture. You can probably attach it to the left, but that might require more work.
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Hi Lisa. Yes it does have to be against a wall. There is a backing that goes on it and the back end of the particle boards is not stained, So it would look unfinished. I hope this helps you in your decision.
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I believe it does. The desk has gone to a family member, so it's no longer where I can just peek around back and look ... but I believe it does have a finished back side. It's a lovely piece. It belonged to my fiancé who didn't need the same drawer space I require (!) for me there would have needed to be bigger drawers, but he didn't, and he was very thoroughly pleased with this desk.