reversing the bookcase this is the first stepped bookcase I've seen & it would be perfect if it could be reversed. Is the back finished? Do you have to put the back on?
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It comes with a thin cheap piece of plywood/particle board that you're supposed to nail to the back but I didn't really see any reason to
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Answer here...grammama said on March 4, 2013 | Edit Thanks for the info, however, since soooo much time has lapsed ---I already bought shelves from Ikea that are VERY strong.
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I am not completely certain, as I assembled it as shown, but looking at the pieces it does look like you could reverse it. The assembly points seems symmetrical.
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Yes, the sides are all finished just like the fronts and insides. I love this set of bookcases, I do have them all pushed together but they could easily stand alone.
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Although it looks quite unsturdy after you see for yourself how it all went together, even with the shelves full of stuff, it hasn't yet actually looked like it would ever fall over, although the heavy stuff is on the bottom. BUT if there are ANY small children or disabled or elderly people in the house, I would NOT recommend this bookcase. The top half WILL easily separate and fall on anyone who pulls on it a little too much. And it could separate and fall over if someone bumps into it too hard or falls against it.OR, as the previous answer states, you really should fasten the top half to the wall or something next to it. Whatever would hold it up best. Although it looks quite unsturdy after you see for yourself how it all went together, even with the shelves full of stuff, it hasn't yet actually looked like it would ever fall over, although the heavy stuff is on the bottom. BUT if there are ANY small children or disabled or elderly people in the house, I would NOT recommend this bookcase. The top half WILL easily separate and fall on anyone who pulls on it a little too much. And it could separate and fall over if someone bumps into it too hard or falls against it.OR, as the previous answer states, you really should fasten the... » Read More Although it looks quite unsturdy after you see for yourself how it all went together, even with the shelves full of stuff, it hasn't yet actually looked like it would ever fall over, although the heavy stuff is on the bottom. BUT if there are ANY small children or disabled or elderly people in the house, I would NOT recommend this bookcase. The top half WILL easily separate and fall on anyone who pulls on it a little too much. And it could separate and fall over if someone bumps into it too hard or falls against it.OR, as the previous answer states, you really should fasten the top half to the wall or something next to it. Whatever would hold it up best. « Show Less
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The back is finished. The panel on the back side of the drawer is made of the cardboard type material that you would find with a department store bookcase. It's black and blends well. The desk looks cosmetically acceptable enough to have the back facing the door, if that's your concern.
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The left side of the magazine rack has a non-finished face so that you can nail the backboard on the table. If you tried to reverse it you would be showing the non-finished edge
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Hello I would think you could turn it after assembly. I am not sure about it being turned around before assembly. These things are pretty A + B = the right assembly to fit together properly. Thank you for your question
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yes its completely reversable. yeah if the window spans from the floor till the top of the shelf at least.
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Hinge is on right not sure if it's reversible only need an inch clearance in back hope this helps we are very happy with ours
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Hi Stephanie, The bookcase is in two halves basically. To me it is a design flaw or it was designed that way to fit a box. It would be a lot sturdier if it was whole. I have put other bookcases from other manufacturers together. and they are still more solid. Please shop around Stephanie. I got lazy this time instead of going to Office Depot and picking them up.
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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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As with most bookcases these days (except expensive ones) the backing of this boockase is made of compressed cardboard which you either nail or screw on. For me this wasn't an issue; it still looked nice, and the rest of the bookcase is good quality for the money. I bought the white. Hope this helps.
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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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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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It is a hard background, I would recommend not pinning anything to the back of the cabinet as it may ruin the look of it. The backing is a piece of wood, not cork-board.
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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.
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I also ordered the book case and had a heck of a time assembling it. I don't remember if there was an instruction page with it. My wife says there was. Anyway, with luck and perseverance, the book shelf came to life and I am very pleased with it.