Does the return on this desk have to be against a wall? Is the back side finished?
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I guess it doesn't have to be in a corner, but the backside is finished with that fake wood looking cardboard, therefore it might not look too good.
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The back of the hutch is a black cardboard. You would also be able to see all the nails on the edges which hold it on. It wouldn't be very attractive in plain sight. I recommend putting it up against a wall. Otherwise, it is a nice desk. Very study but it was hard to put together and the instructions were ridiculous.
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The desk comes with a really well designed, solid wood insert. It is removable which I did since I wanted to store my laptop in the desk. Another reviewer placed the insert on top of the desk and I tried that. It looks quite nice that way but only if you intend to put the desk against a wall. I can't where I'm at now but may be able to do so when I move. Meanwhile I have the insert sitting on a bookshelf. It has rubber stoppers on the bottom and will not move around when you access items in or on it. I'm totally happy with this purchase. The desk is lovely and totally suitable for small spaces. It looks really expensive (and does not smell of chemicals, an on-going concern of some consumers, including me!). Hope this helps.
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The hutch is flush to the wall, however the actual desk which is a separate purchase does have an inch or so in the back that sticks out. The keyboard tray as well as hutch can be placed on either side of the L shape. I love this desk, I recommend it to everyone. I hope that is helpful.
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Hi Carol, yes the back is finished? I love this piece it is in my bedroom & is just the right size to help me keep organized.
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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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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, The desk is along the back, but no shelf. You will want to strap the bed into a wall though otherwise it sways
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The back of the desk is closed off and has the same polish finish as the front. Let me know if you need anything else.
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It is reversible. Both sides are finished. You just put the back plate on the opposite side and turn the desk around.
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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.
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The back of the desk does not come with finished wood , it came with a hard cardboard back that you mount with finishing tacks.
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Hi Jeremy, The back is finished so that you do not have to have this against a wall. It would be in the finish that you selected for the entire unit. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you any further concerns. Sandy, Owner Best Kitchen Products
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Yes back side is finished. Excepts for the draw and PC cabinet. That has that cardboard paper backing. Which is black colored. The other side is the wood pattern colorIf you want you can call customer support and say the backing didn't come with your and they will ship you a new one. Then you could double up the paper backing to look like wood on both sidesHutch is paperback also
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Yes..the back is finished. I really like this console table. I've had several people ask where I got it! It was very easy to put together as well.
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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.
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It comes with boards that you must nail against the back of it, but I decided to place mine against the wall and scrap the backing. It would look better placed against a wall either way.
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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.