Are the back panels cardboard?
338359
Hi,they are not cardboard, could be very thin wood or something else. They look good, you can not tell without touching them. Once the shelves are full no one would know if wood or other material, maybe some kind of plastic.
338360
More like a thin particle board I covered them with a pattern wall paper before I installed them they look amazing.
338361
Very thick, and sturdy cardboard. It isn't the "flimsy" stuff. Also, the front view of the cardboard panels looks like "bead board", so the overall appearance is very classy! These bookshelves are heavy-duty. I am using them in my piano teaching studio, and they are full of music books, electronic equipment, decorative items, files, etc. I assembled them myself over a period of a week, but because they are very heavy, I did have to ask my husband to help me lift them upright and move them into my office/studio (at home). All my students, and their parents, are very complimentary of them... These bookshelves look great, and function very well. Very thick, and sturdy cardboard. It isn't the "flimsy" stuff. Also, the front view of the cardboard panels looks like "bead board", so the overall appearance is very classy! These bookshelves are heavy-duty. I am using them in my piano teaching studio, and they are full of music books, electronic equipment, decorative items, files, etc. I assembled them myself over a period of a week, but because they are very heavy, I did have to ask my husband to help me lift them upright and move them into my office/studio (at home). All my students, and their parents, are very... » Read More Very thick, and sturdy cardboard. It isn't the "flimsy" stuff. Also, the front view of the cardboard panels looks like "bead board", so the overall appearance is very classy! These bookshelves are heavy-duty. I am using them in my piano teaching studio, and they are full of music books, electronic equipment, decorative items, files, etc. I assembled them myself over a period of a week, but because they are very heavy, I did have to ask my husband to help me lift them upright and move them into my office/studio (at home). All my students, and their parents, are very complimentary of them... These bookshelves look great, and function very well. « Show Less
338362
Yes, they are cardboard. They do look ok because they are white and match the color of the bookcase well.
338363
I would call them "fiberboard". All bookcases of this type have a three-fold back panel that is a cross between solid wood and cardboard. The backing material does not detract from the overall appearance of the shelf. It looks and acts like solid wood after being nailed in place.
1867588
The panels appear to be a cheaper wood. The drawer bottom, back and shelf look like plywood. Top, drawer and all supports are solid wood. I am very happy with the unit I purchased. Assembly took several hours.
174392
No. The doors, drawer front and sides, top, and exterior frame are solid wood. The side and back panels are veneer-covered particle board. The shelf, drawer bottom, and cabinet bottom are plywood. It is the coffee station at our office waiting room and has held up well after 9 months of use.
2172459
The back is the very thin cardboard stuff. I have this shelf and another similar in my office at work and they seem to be holding up well (only been about four months though).
745025
Cardboard. however this makes it easy to access the rear panel to cut out the holes needed for the wires. I personally am quite pleased with this unit.
157594
Mine are a canvas type of material not plastic-y at all. I got them back in January, super pleased with them.... use them for storing my newborns clothing.also not sure if they changed it but when I ordered mine it had the same material covered board in the bottom already...? Not sure what happened with the other answerer's purchase but it should come with matching cardboard bottoms. I would email amazon if it doesn't as it should be considered defective.
1688388
No. I do not remember the make-up of the rear panel. The quality is such that it is very difficult to tell once assembles. I can tell you that it is a two pane part the folds along the horizontal centerline and is about 1/4 inch thick.
2107189
No, it appears to just be thick cardboard with fabric over it. It is very sturdy and seems to be well put together though.
1452329
No, back is black heavy-duty cardboard. I don't have my furniture against wall either, but looks okay.
98444
I'm not an expert, but I just took a look at the back panel and I'm pretty sure it's pressed wood, rather than cardboard. I like the stand very much. Good luck with yours.
265630
Yes-the back is also made of wood. I believe it may be some type of particle board, very sturdy, and painted to match the entire unit.
349308
The doors and sides are. However the back will push out if you shove things hard against the back panel.
1131813
The only cardboard is the backing like all furniture you have to put together. Everything else is particle board.
1947802
Yes, it cardboard but is not noticeable. Make sure it is tacked down completely flat.
2073104
They are made from wood not cardboard and are very durable. My kids have been very hard on them and they still look wonderful!
1170337
cardboard. there tear from top back before they are even used... wished now I had ordered styrofoam ones..to late now...
797744
no, the back panels are solid. it also seems kind of narrow to house those items, also, unless they are small and rectangular NOT square.