what does the back of it look like? is it the same wood as the top and sides b/c i am thinking of using it as a coffee table with storage? or would that look stupid? if the back is just a tack board or something it wouldnt work. thanks karen
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The wood on the back is the same as top and sides. Might be a little higher than you want, get out a tape measure and see if the height is right. I think it would be adorable as a coffee table.
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No, the backside is not finished. Also, the center part of the hutch is stained cardboard, which makes it warp a little with humidity. Huh, now that I see the other answers, it looks like you're not getting a clear picture of what the back looks like. Without pulling it away from the way (it's heavy), I can't tell you absolutely what it looks like. My husband just said definitely it's not finished. Hmm. Good luck with this.
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It's some really nice fake wood but not partial board...Our 39 in flat screen is on it!!!!!!
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Absolutely not. It looks beautiful. I have the entire set, the lift top coffee table, 3 side tables, the taller cabinet and the sideboard. Our living room is done in a rustic look, and although these are inexpensive and not real wood, they look beautiful and are sturdy and well made. For the price.... you can not go wrong......D HALL
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The back is just a cardboard panel that get nailed in. The finished wood look is actually on the inside of the shelves and the back is black. I guess you could reverse this piece so the finished side is facing out, but still just cardboard, not wood.
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Excuse me, my English is not good.The table may be made of high density compression board. It is the surface of wood grain. It looks good.
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Hi Melody,I hate to burst everyones bubble here, although it is made from solid wood, they threw a veneer on the top of it (I know this because mine arrived with the veneer peeling off). So if you do plan to refinish it, have fun with that top veneer.
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I'm confused, J Swick says its definitely a veneer over press board, but s Woody says its all wood except the back. We are hoping to find a piece of real wood as I have chemical sensitivities and particle board can outgas.
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I would check the desk and the hardware. I got mine with bad pices missing hardware. And it was a nightmare to build. The instructions where poor and horrible!! I wish I had to retunred it. one of the drawers dis not. So it missing the top drawers!! Horrible purchase. Anyway. you can post your email and I'll send ypu a copy of the instructions
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I contacted Tuft & Needle about the bed frame displayed on their website to see if it was available for purchase. Kelly responded and advised that the frame was a prototype and not available at this time. She gave me the web addresses to couple of companies that make similar frames: haikudesigns.com and tatamiroom.com. The frames from those two companies were out of my price range, but they all look very nice. I found a basic solid mahogany platform bed frame from the Charles P. Rogers website that I am going to buy. I've never heard of the company, but all the reviews mention that their product is very high quality. This is the bed frame I am going to purchase: http://www.charlesprogers.com/solide-platform-bed-p-392.html?cPath=31_155 One thing I like about this frame is that the platform is level with the frame and appears to be some kind of upholstered deck instead of wooden slats.
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The back is totally thin cardboard. The rest of it is pretty solid. I'm guessing not solid wood but it's a SOLID bookcase (could not move it by myself)
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the back is the thin board like what you find in Ikea type drawer bottom, not quite wood but not cardboard either. I hope that helps.
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Not 'As Is"... There are pre-drilled holes in the front legs and back frame for the shelf supports. If you are handy with a drill and measuring tape, you could easily drill more holes to make it work for you. The frame in the back is steel. The front legs are nice, solid wood. We are extremely pleased with the overall quality and durability of this piece, especially for the price.
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Like typical put-together furniture, it has a cardboard backing on it. It is not all that unattractive. Hope this helps.
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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 :)
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I think it's a wood veneer, but it's heavy and looks very good. The back is made of wood and not particle board or plywood, and the whole piece is heavy like solid wood. It just looks like a nice piece of furniture.
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The back is a particle board that is the exact color as the rest of the desk, just not solid wood. Would look ok if it showed.