Is the back finished or should it go against a wall?
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We returned ours due to the quality of the finish, but that may have been a faulty item. It probably can be improved if you have the tools and finish at home to even out tone, etc..
1192261
Sorry for the delay! It has a bit of a curve to the back so it's not flush against the wall. But beautiful! Would recommend it!
1175710
It's designed for a corner and that's really where you should use it. There are MANY models out there to be used flush against the wall, I suggest you get one of those. This piece is for a corner.
2128281
Yes, all four sides are finished. It doesn't have to back up against a wall to hide the back.
2127429
Like the others said, the back looks nice enough that it doesn't need to be placed against the wall. Black particle board with center vertical support. ..
278118
It is unfinished on the back and you would see that if placed along a flat wall, sorry.
459409
I am using it as a corner stand; however, it could be placed against a straight wall. The back has a straight line and looks beautiful at the corner or otherwise.
134255
Hi Martha, The back is not finished on this item. I hope you find this information helpful. - Crystal, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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.
328488
No, the back is pressed board with holes in it for electronics. I have it against the wall. It is a nice piece for the money.
932285
It's covered with black fabric on the back. I don't think you'd like it away from the wall. But against the wall it looks great. I'm very happy with it.
2274196
It is not finished on the backside, and designed to be wall mounted. In short, NO.
1122174
we did place it against a wall but it did not need to be. The back is a plain white fiber board with about 20 small screws. For me that would be ok, it certainly is not ugly
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Is the back which i cannot see in the picture finished or is it an unfinished masonite back?
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)
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It is not finished. It needs to be placed against a wall. It's not very good quality either.
1517970
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.