Is the back of the shelf finished too? would it look ok against a window?
316026
Yes it's finished in the back but why would you want to block a window? I'm an interior decorator and I wouldn't block a window with a bookshelf
316027
yes its completely reversable. yeah if the window spans from the floor till the top of the shelf at least.
1692346
this piece is finished except for the back of the file drawers and the other corner shelf part. there is a solid back that runs from one corner to the next but the shelf section that has a door and the other end that has the small and larger drawers has cardboard on the back? Doesn't make sense to me they made the rest of it solid except for the two end sections? My husband and I did not like that part but it is a nice desk and we kept it.
399693
No, the backside is not finished. Also, the center part of the hutch is stained cardboard, which makes it warp a little with humidity. Huh, now that I see the other answers, it looks like you're not getting a clear picture of what the back looks like. Without pulling it away from the way (it's heavy), I can't tell you absolutely what it looks like. My husband just said definitely it's not finished. Hmm. Good luck with this.
333258
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.
874062
The back is a particle board that is the exact color as the rest of the desk, just not solid wood. Would look ok if it showed.
617255
The back is finished wood just like the rest of the desk. Would look fine not sitting against a wall.
1900787
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.
1538275
Hello, I purchased the paprika finish. The back is not finished; In my opinion, it will look best if it sits up against a wall. The back is thin and there are 2 black screws that are visible. Hope this helps.
1500030
That is a good question. My window opens out. I am not sure. I have secured my shelf with screws. I guess it depends on the screen.
1394227
No. It has a cardboard backing for the shelves/headboard, and unpainted sections. That being said, you could cut a piece of plywood to fit the back and paint it.
2098155
The back side of the cabinet and the drawers are actually pieces of cardboard you secure with finishing nails. That is the only downside I have found with this desk after owning it for a few months now. The cardboard is finished just like the rest of the desk so it will look fine in the middle of a room as opposed to a corner. If you can get past the cardboard backsides.. After a lot of research, I decided on this one and still glad I did given the price. Most of the others in this range had complaints of the finish coming off etc. Mine has been very durable so far.
28394
Hi, the back of the unit is not finished so you will have to use it against a wall. Thank you so much!
364234
The backside is the same as the rest of the material. It is NOT like the "cardboard" style backing you might see on other shelving units. Hope this helps
1614
It is a hard background, I would recommend not pinning anything to the back of the cabinet as it may ruin the look of it. The backing is a piece of wood, not cork-board.
1997350
No, it's not. The back is just a thin layer of board that is nailed in. The color mathes the desk but it wouldn't look presentable if you wanted the desk outward facing. I think it only works against two walls. Hope that helps!! :0)
1692348
The back is somewhat finished, but the wall behind the cupboard for the stack is pressboard with a veneer finish. It has cut outs for the wires, and as we have ours in a corner, it doesn't show. We went with the largest cutout, which leaves the space wide open for air circulation. I wouldn't want it visible, as it is not a nice view with the back of the stack and all of the wires showing. The rest of the desk is tidy but not as finished as the outward facing area, where the chair goes.
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Backing is definitely more like wood. It's so thick it is actually screwed on not nailed like most other shelves. Have a power screwdriver ready!