Is the back side of the desk finished so if you wanted to have only one side up against the wall, you wouldn't have an unfinished back exposed?
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It is finished on back side. Not a great job but it doesn't look bad at all.
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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.
288454
Yes, except not on the backing of the drawers. You could reverse that back panel though since you wouldn't see the inside of it (which is finished) except when you open the drawers? All other parts are finished all the way around.
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Yes it is as well finished on the back as it is on the rest of the desk. Looks great.
1677042
Yes, it is finished on all sides where there is wood but it is open in the middle so you can see straight through. I hope that answers your question. It actually looks nice but the file drawer is useless. It will only fit about a dozen files. The description says "large file drawer" and that is not the case. ;-(
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Yes, it's all finished. The piece that's used behind the file drawer has a circle cut in it for power cords but there's no raw wood or particle board showing. The side without the drawer would look fine if it was facing into the room rather than up against a wall.
1380649
The back consists of all the pieces so there is no "particle" board or anything like that. It is exactly like the front without the knobs and drawers of course. Very nice desk.
399694
The back is just a cardboard panel that get nailed in. The finished wood look is actually on the inside of the shelves and the back is black. I guess you could reverse this piece so the finished side is facing out, but still just cardboard, not wood.
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The back is a very cheap cardboard piece. It's the same color as the unit but it does look cheap. I wouldn't want to use it as a room divider myself. Mine are against the wall and look fine that way but I wouldn't want the back left exposed.
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No, it is finished. My desk is dark, too, but I really like the contrast. Besides, I keep it under the desk when I'm not using it. You'll love it. I have one at work, too, and I got one for my co-worker.
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It is not finished, It is a great desk and well built but has to be up against a wall or other furniture.
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It has a sturdy backboard that matches the finish of the desk, but I put mine against a wall anyway because you can tell the backboard is not hardwood. Once assembled, it is a very nice piece of furniture.
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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.
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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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The front and back are painted evenly. However, there are only enough screw hole plugs to cover up one whole side so a substitute may need to be found. Also, the narrow profile will make it particularly dangerous in terms of falling over if its not anchored into something (like a wall). Otherwise its a great bookcase.
1514759
It is finished on both sides, so you don't have to place it against the wall, however, I think it looks better when positioned this way.
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I bought this desk 6 months ago. I have the desk set against a wall, but all sides are finished in the same way. I am very impressed with both the quality and finish, especially considering the affordable price.