is the back of the unit finished the same way as the front, or is it rough wood? Mine would have both front and back visible in the room.
1568305
Yes, the back is finished in the same manner as the front, i.e. no "rough wood".
2158747
The backs are finished, however the drawers are not on gliders. We bought two of these about six months ago a we love them. Plenty of storage, the drawers open and close easily, and the finish is beautiful!
2158748
The back is finished- drawers on glides- it's a very nice/heavy table. I have all 4 different tables in this set
1013859
It is the same finish. Better have some time to put together. It will come in 2 boxes and they are heavy.
110308
The back is finished just as the sides and front - it may be pressed board but it is finished and the overall piece is one color - black for us. However, it is a complete do it yourself assembly - and some pieces were damaged.
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.
265630
Yes-the back is also made of wood. I believe it may be some type of particle board, very sturdy, and painted to match the entire unit.
1996099
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.
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.
49234
Hi Jeremy, The back is finished so that you do not have to have this against a wall. It would be in the finish that you selected for the entire unit. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you any further concerns. Sandy, Owner Best Kitchen Products
1344548
The shelves and sides are the same as the outside , but the back inside panel is a dull black not the same as the rest. The top shelf above the door and drawers is open and you can see the back panel, I think because of the depth and if you put components, you will hardly notice, the back panel.
2098155
The back side of the cabinet and the drawers are actually pieces of cardboard you secure with finishing nails. That is the only downside I have found with this desk after owning it for a few months now. The cardboard is finished just like the rest of the desk so it will look fine in the middle of a room as opposed to a corner. If you can get past the cardboard backsides.. After a lot of research, I decided on this one and still glad I did given the price. Most of the others in this range had complaints of the finish coming off etc. Mine has been very durable so far.
1548779
It is finished on back side. Not a great job but it doesn't look bad at all.
1380986
The back is not wood and I had the same problem with the center support leg. It broke when the unit was moved. I'm not sure it wasn't my fault though. Other than that, I like it.
110306
the back part in the middle is black, thick, cardboard type material that you tack on with little tiny nails. the parts behind doors are finished like the front. as a whole, this unit is very solid for the price. I am happy with mine
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.
1608915
It appears to be made entirely of solid pine with a lacquer finish. I've already put it together, so I can't be 100% sure that the side panels and center support are solid wood, but it appears and feels that way. The top piece, cabinet doors and legs are definitely solid pine since you can see the continuous grain of wood on all sides of each piece of wood without evidence of a veneer (the product info sheet states that it is solid plantation-raised pine). The only location that appears to be plywood or pressed wood is the back panel, so I wouldn't place the unit with the back exposed. Also, the backing is attached with many prominent brass screws, so that's more reason to place this cabinet up against a wall. I hope that helps! By the way, I got this piece for $266 with free shipping, an absolute bargain for this piece!