Is the back of the cabinet the same material as the sides and top? I'm wondering if it would look good exposed, not up against a wall.
1113095
It's not the same material...it's more of a fiber board that matches the finish.
1113096
The material is a little different. Mine is exposed. It's white and looks awesome:) you should get it. I love it.
1113097
No, its cheap compress board of less than a quarter inch. Also the finish is only on exposed parts and all parts outside the metal are particle board and not overly durable. My daughter likes it and the company was easy to get parts from but the desk is cheaper wood than I would have liked
1671114
The entire back is open. Without having it near to measure, plan on the width of the cabinet, less ~ 1-inch for the combined side boards. Also, the slide-out drawer is not full depth, so you have 3+inches behind it. I have a lot of wires/extension cords stuffed behind it, and still able to slide tight agains the wall, hiding all of them (except for the outlet on the wall). I hope that helps.
1452329
No, back is black heavy-duty cardboard. I don't have my furniture against wall either, but looks okay.
2135429
Yes, the back and all sides are made from same material,, IE underneath the storage area
1217787
It appears to be made of the same material as the rest of the cabinet. I think it looks really good and I cannot tell that it's not actually granite until I touch it!
2209264
It depends on which picture you view. The front is actually checkered veneer across the front of all the drawers. The wood is all the same color. We actually like it better.
1993655
The back of the tables we bought have the same finish and sculpted inserts as the front, minus the buckles and handle. They would look fine with all sides exposed.
412258
The back (flat) is not done in wood, but is covered with particle board. Still nicely made. I use it in a small hallway and I'm very happy with this purchase.
1017735
The interior back wall is matching but the exterior back wall does not. The back wall is unfinished black cardboard like, and you can see nail heads from where it attaches to the rest of the piece. Not a problem if it's up against a wall, but if you planned on having it in sight, I'd say it's an eye sore.
2090894
No, The back on all of these cabinets are fastened to the back with small nails.The back is some kind of really strong, dense cardboard. The "wood" finish is only on the side that faces front.
73883
No, its all veneer particle board. The back side does not have the veneer wood grain finish on it. On a side note: the hanging file drawer is also slighty too big for normal letter size hanging files at least the ones I have. Is not a bad cabinet but just be aware of what your getting into.
783482
Yes, the cabinet is very simple and sleek and does not look strange mounted to a wall. One way to help you visualize more completely is to cut a cardboard box up into the dimensions of the cabinet and then lightly tape to the wall to view it. Good luck!
2231940
Not sure. It could be particle board with veneer over it. For the price, it's a really nice cabinet. I love mine.
364233
The backside is the same as with IKEA except black. The answer saying otherwise is either outdated or wrong/a lie. I bought it based on it NOT being IKEA-like and just opened it to see the flimsy back piece. Oh well, hopefully it holds up like the other reviewer notes.
1966828
We did it as an undermount and never intended it be a top mount. I am not sure if it will look nice enough to do a top mount with the back probably exposed. The sink did came in with some Knicks and scratches on the side and the back, however we couldn't see it when it was installed. I am not sure about your luck. Hope it helps
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.
92378
It is a fairly low grade of thin plywood. I do not think it would look too attractive from the back. The rest of the piece is very attractive and well made.