Does the back side look like it should be against a wall or does it have a finished look?
1447181
It is not finished. It needs to be placed against a wall. It's not very good quality either.
1447182
It's a glorified piece of cardboard. I've had this thing for a year now and looks great but needs to be against a wall
80254
Yes, the back is finished. There is a paperboard backing behind the area with the door but it is still finished.
2032120
The back is not finished. It has a elegant look from the front and very spacious. Hope this helps
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.
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.
1586967
Yes it is, but it is fine if you have it against a wall. You can't tell just looking at it.
1152131
The back is finished. Actually the whole piece is finished all around. It's a beautiful piece of furniture if you are looking for something in a small space.
875
It is finished so you can show the back. I suggest you put a glass or plexi top on it because the wood is soft. That is my one and only complaint about the desk.
921137
Hi Lisa. Yes it does have to be against a wall. There is a backing that goes on it and the back end of the particle boards is not stained, So it would look unfinished. I hope this helps you in your decision.
103153
No, the back is not finished, it's a thin but sturdy piece of maybe pressed wood, or something as such
399691
It is finished on the back side except where the draws are at the ends is it is cardboard but it does look like the finished wood I think it would look fine out in the open as long as you don't have children/pets that will fall into it or bump into it and push in the cardboard in cause once the cardboard is popped out it doesn't go back together right
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. ..
1765015
The back is thick cardboard. The front side (the side that you will see if you open drawers and in the exposed spaces) is "finished" - it matches the color of the unit. The back side of the cardboard is not.
1013856
Yes, the back side is finished the same as the front. The board the covers the back stops about 4 inches from the floor to allow for cleaning.
1579282
Is the back which i cannot see in the picture finished or is it an unfinished masonite back?
1439059
It is veneer. Both sides are finished. The back has a wood grain look fiberboard maybe. It's not the same as the sides but not just unfinished either. It's a nice heavy piece if furniture. We bought two plus the desk. We like them. Hope that helps!
2135430
The back is made out of wood, its the same color, but is much thinner material. The back has visible screws. I have mine against a wall, I would not use it where the back can be seen.