Is the backside finished? As in if I had this as a desk piece in the middle of the room would it look ugly?
364232
The back is not finished, it is brown, but you can fix that with some paint on your own.
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 The answer saying otherwise is either outdated or wrong/a lie.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.
364234
The backside is the same as the rest of the material. It is NOT like the "cardboard" style backing you might see on other shelving units. Hope this helps
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
1013861
It sure is, it's lovely, back & front. The back panel is finished though it is flat. The side panel is finished on the back side as well. I hope this helps!
931275
Yes, the front is finished. This is a great desk, very sturdy and well worth the price.
65717
The main part is wood finish however where the computer tower goes it is paper board but it would still look nice if it was facing out in the room.
1786581
It is not finished on back. .but if you wanted to use as a room divider I can't see why you couldn't paint ..The bigger concern would be how you would be able to secure the unit to floor. .it could hurt someone if it tipped over.even on level non carpeted floor it is tall and solid not something I would trust to be free standing
1383628
Yes it is as well finished on the back as it is on the rest of the desk. Looks great.
948012
Hi, Yes, it is black wood all the way around, so it should be fine if that side of it shows. It's a very sharp looking desk all around. :-) Hope this helps.
399690
That should work just fine! It's solid black on the back. I LOVE my desk!! Just be very careful when putting it together. My husband slipped with the drill and it took a good chunk out of the wood board. I just used a black and brown sharpie to color in where the wood board chipped away.ALSO......it took HOURS to put this desk together! It comes in 3 boxes and took roughly 7 hours! It was worth the wait. It's a beautiful desk! Hope this helps :)
1793866
The back is a very cheap cardboard piece. It's the same color as the unit but it does look cheap. I wouldn't want to use it as a room divider myself. Mine are against the wall and look fine that way but I wouldn't want the back left exposed.
1452327
It is not painted or pretty on the backside...however, we have really enjoyed this piece. You'll want it backed next to a wall if you decide to get it.
1064800
The back is somewhat finished. It doesn't have such a finished furniture look as the front but it looks a lot better than comparable products you have to assemble yourself... Hope that helps! I love mine- I have two units and the desk. The first file I bought around 5 years ago and it still looks and functions great!
617255
The back is finished wood just like the rest of the desk. Would look fine not sitting against a wall.
2250564
I believe it does. The desk has gone to a family member, so it's no longer where I can just peek around back and look ... but I believe it does have a finished back side. It's a lovely piece. It belonged to my fiancé who didn't need the same drawer space I require (!) for me there would have needed to be bigger drawers, but he didn't, and he was very thoroughly pleased with this desk.
1826068
The back is finished but there is a raised lip on both sides and back for the cushion. I suppose you could use it as a coffee table if you don't mind that, we have it at the foot ofOur bed. It is not very high either.
874061
No, it is not finished like the front of the desk, there is a thin particle board covering
1098140
Yes the back is finished. I also have it out in the open not against a wall.