The unit is finished on all sides. It contains a few barely visible scratches and is slightly wobbly, so best used for lightweight items (as such DVDs, CDs, etc,...). Otherwise it is a great unit, and serves well for organization as well as decorative purposes.

2 clear plastic drawers were extra but we can include these at no extra cost.

For a complete description and dimensions, please see the Ikea link:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70201811/#/80071319