Just put my desk together and decided I do want the hutch. Can it be added after the fact or does it have to be built at the same time?
1017653
I added my hutch after. It can be built on the floor and lifted into place by 2 strong people
1017654
Yes, you can add it. You will need to take the top of the desk off to install it though.
1017655
No, you can still have the Hutch installed, regardless what you built first. But you will need another set of hands to lift it on the desk. Hope this helps.
1017656
They have to built at the same time because you have screw the hutch to a piece on the computer desk before the desk is completely out together. The only thing I can suggest is to take the desk apart up until the point the hutch connects. Otherwise it will take some finessing.
1017657
It can be added at a later date because it sit on top of the desk. However, there are screws that attach to the bottom. I would suggest completing the assembly at one time.
1098141
The back is finished except for the piece where the computer tower goes. That part comes with a cardboard backing that has to be nailed in, with the little pop out holes for wires. I didn't use that backing as it's flimsy and the nails literally were breaking as we tacked them in. However, I put the desk against the wall. So if you're able to line up the carboard correctly (the fit of it wasn't great either), and don't mind the cardboard tower area back--it's colored to match the desk--you should be okay to have the back showing.
497312
You could use this hutch (which by the way, is fantastic!) if your desk matches the measurements/dimensions of the hutch, and if your desk is sturdy (i.e. not Walmart quality - saggy, wobbly.) This hutch is of great quality - solid, and very heavy. We adore ours. While it does take some dedicated time and effort to assemble, it is so well worth it. We have the desk it was designed for, which we also absolutely love. Hope this helps!
275945
You can attach it any way you want. It comes in a small box in like 4-5 pieces. So you put it together the way it fits under your desk.
1576460
you don't have to attach the hutch to the desk, ours is attached and screwed together so the hutch stays on, but I don't believe you have to put the hutch on if you don't need it
1676419
I didn't buy the hutch, only the desk so I'm not sure, it is a beautiful desk though and I love it
147603
It only includes the desk in the foreground of the picture. The bookshelf and file in the background are not included. The bottom drawer of the desk is setup for files and the hutch has an area you could put books on/in, so maybe that's what they mean. But the stuff in the background is definitely not included.
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The desk is made of a heavy composite material. It is very sturdy and well put together. I am an (almost) 50 year old woman who put this together by myself; it took an evening to do the hutch and 3-4 hours the next day to assemble the base! My daughter helped me put the hutch onto the base, but that was my only help! I love the desk and the storage is phenomenal! Good luck!
559509
Yes they are. As you're putting the desk together, the instructions guide you so that you can put the hutch on either the left or right side. The desk is versatile.
1829523
The desk is dark brown and yes, each desk can standalone. The L shape didn't suit me as well as I thought, so I decided to put each desk side by side. If you decide to split the desks, it should be noted that one end of each desk is designed to connect the curved glass, so the holes for the bolts may be visible.
1013858
Yes.....The desk has a finished front. BE prepared for the assembly of this desk !! It took 2 men 3hrs to put it together.
2018015
There is about a 2" hole in the corner on the desk and two 1" holes in the backdrop of the hutch. We also didn't tack down the backdrop all the way and you can then run cords between the backdrop and desk if necessary. This is a great desk with lots of surface area and storage space. The drawers are a little small but worth it for the extra foot space.
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Hi there ... no, I agree with what the others have said; it's meant to be assembled only this one way. I would also mention that the drawers are not very easy to reach (especially the bottom one), so just put things in there that you don't have to access very often. :) All in all, though, I like the desk, and think it's a good value for the money.
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It's been a while and now an ex has it! If memory serves correct you do assemble the hutch separately. I'd goto the Sauder website and see if you can't download the schematic and take a look and see if it's possible - I believe it is. It's tremendously top heavy.
1087416
No, we had to put it together. My husband did it in about an hour, I think. It's a very beautiful piece of furniture!
948009
The back of the deck is finished in the same manner as the rest of the desk. The hutch that sits on the back has aback that is finished but it doesn't appear to be wood. I think it would look fine if the back was exposed to the room. We had no difficulty with the shipment or (minor) assembly of this desk and it looks nice in the nook it is in. It does not get daily use, just a nice repository for the laptop and miscellaneous paperwork.
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In short yes, basically you could construct the desk in about every configuration you would want. Technically only one side has the holes to mount the keyboard tray. However, that being said, you can construct the desk in a number of different fashions, for example, I have my keyboard on the right-most wing. The two sides are pretty much identical and you could mount the quarter circle centerpiece to make it so that the desk is facing a number of ways.