Some people prefer to mount their TV up a wall and call it a day. This is fine if you don’t have a half dozen other devices to plug in your TV. However, if you have game consoles, Blu-ray players, and all sorts of other AV equipment in your entertainment center, opting for a TV stand will usually make for a much better decision.
The best TV stands don’t just offer a place to set down your LCD and OLED TVs, it also acts as a storage hub for your entire living room entertainment system. Want to neatly organize your set-top boxes, speakers, game consoles, and more? A good TV stand will do the trick. Most will even have drawers for storing smaller items like remotes, batteries, cords, and game controllers, so you can keep them off the coffee table or couch, along with built-in cable management to keep those ugly power and HDMI cables out of sight.
The best TV stands come in different sizes. Naturally, you’ll want one that’s suited to the size of your TV, so make sure to get one that’s rated to support its size and weight. Some TV stands are barebones affairs that hold your TV and a couple other AV gear, with not much room to spare beyond that. Others offer plenty of surface space, with numerous compartments for keeping everything organized. Your choice will depend on how much free space you have, how much equipment you need to store, and what kind of living room aesthetic you’re looking to create.
These are the best TV stands to use in your home entertainment setup.
Cozy Castle TV Stand
Pros
- Very affordable
- Standout looks for the price
- Solid rubberwood legs
Cons
- Some pre-cut holes are not properly drilled
Dimensions: 43.4 x 19.5 x 15.8 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 50 inches
Weight capacity: 110 pounds
This TV stand looks way more stylish than its affordable price might suggest, making it great value if you want a cheap TV stand that can help complement your space. Measuring 43.3 inches wide, it comfortably accommodates 50-inch TVs on top, while offering two levels of shelf space on the left and a covered cabinet on the right for tidying up AV equipment and gear. At the price, it’s naturally made from MDF, so it’s not the sturdiest piece of furniture, but it does use solid rubberwood legs and mending wedges in the back to support up to 110 pounds of weight. It also offers simple cable management via a pair of holes at the back of the shelves.
IKEA Fjallbo
Pros
- Solid pine wood top and middle shelf
- Powder-coated steel frame
- Covered yet well-ventilated storage areas
Cons
- Design might be too industrial for some interiors
Dimensions: 59 x 21.25 x 14.1 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 65 inches
Weight capacity: 117 pounds
We love the industrial styling of this affordable IKEA TV stand, which brings a simple utilitarian feel to any home entertainment setup. The 59-inch wide top is made from solid pine wood, along with the middle shelf layer, with the frame, legs, bottom shelf, and mesh panels cut in powder-coated steel. Yeah, this thing feels more durable than its economical price will suggest. The mesh panels make up all side walls and doors at the front, keeping your equipment visible and well-ventilated while still protected behind cover. It’s completely open in the back, by the way, allowing you to run your cables to the 65-inch TV on top without much hassle.
Modway Render Mid-Century TV Stand
Pros
- Beautiful vintage styling
- Adjustable shelves on the sides
- Generously-sized drawer for loose items
Cons
- Tight center shelf won’t fit most AV equipment
Dimensions: 58.5 x 17 x 13.5 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 65 inches
Weight capacity: unlisted
If you like media cabinets with a mid-century vibe, you’ll absolutely adore this gorgeous TV stand from Modway. Available in different sizes from 46 to 71 inches, you should be able to find the right one to accommodate most popular TV sizes. We’re featuring the 59-inch version here, which should accommodate TVs up to 55 inches in size. This one features a center shelf with a glide drawer underneath, as well as adjustable shelving on the left and right sides with slatted sliding doors giving it that mid-century look. There’s also cable management at the rear center section, which should help you tidy everything up in an organized manner. Construction is particle board with walnut grain veneer.
Walker Edison Saxon
Pros
- Fits massive 80-inch TVs
- Lots of storage space with adjustable-height shelves
- Adjustable height shelves
Cons
- Tedious but uncomplicated assembly
Dimensions: 70 x 24 x 15.75 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 80 inches
Weight capacity: 230 pounds (total)
Yes, this TV stand is massive at 70 inches wide. However, if you want maximum storage potential and you have the space for it in your living room, this definitely gets the job done, all while imparting a warm, mid-century aesthetic to the space. That large top allows it to accommodate TVs up to 80 inches, while a glass center shelf and door-covered shelves on either end allow for convenient storage. Both the left and right storage areas have integrated cable passthroughs in the back for routing wire mess without the clutter, as well as precut holes allowing you to adjust the shelf at three different heights.
Wade Logan Michaelson Media Console
Pros
- Eye-catching looks
- Solid wood legs
- Open shelves make it easy to access equipment
Cons
- Too big for the 65-inch maximum TV size recommended
- Low weight capacity for the top shelf (66 pounds)
Dimensions: 70.5 x 24 x 14 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 65 inches (recommended)
Weight capacity: 176 pounds (total)
Another massive 70-inch wide TV stand, this one gets eye-catching looks that both feels contemporary yet looks straight out of a groovy 60s-style loft. It’s a good option if you like your furniture with a fun vibe. The center shelves are open out front for easy access to your equipment, while the corner shelves are open on the front and sides. There’s a large hole in the back that intersects all three center shelves for easy cable management. While the wide profile of the TV stand should accommodate even large 80-inch TVs, the outfit recommends sticking with 65-inch panels, largely because of the top level’s maximum 66-pound capacity, which is pretty disappointing. Still, it’s a great-looking media stand that can really help fill out the room if you have plenty of open space.
Simplihome Harper Universal TV Media Stand
Pros
- Solid hardwood construction with hand-stained finish
- Three drawers can accommodate wide equipment
Cons
- Drawers not as deep as they appear
Dimensions: 60 x 22 x 19 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 66 inches
Weight capacity: unlisted
Want a TV stand made of solid hardwood instead of MDF and particle boards? You might like this 60-inch wide media cabinet from Simplihome, which gives you a solid top that can accommodate TVs up to 66 inches. We love the storage options, which include a pair of wide open shelves and three drawers with notched handles, giving you plenty of room to accommodate the rest of your AV setup. We’re especially fond of the drawers, which are roomy and spacious, allowing it to store even bigger AV gear that you want to put away in the meantime. Other features include passthroughs for easy cable management, tapered legs, and a walnut brown stained finish with with premium lacquer coating.
Floyd The Media Console
Pros
- Unique shallow depth makes optimal use of space
- Sturdy shelves
- Available with either open shelves or doors on the lower shelves
Cons
- Shallow depth makes it difficult to accommodate some equipment
Dimensions: 59.2 x 24 x 13 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 65 inches
Weight capacity: 325 pounds (total)
We’re big fans of Floyd’s modern and practical furniture designs, which defy conventions in pretty creative ways. Their TV stand, naturally, follows the same principles, coming at an extremely shallow depth of just 13 inches, which is great for minimizing the amount of floor space the furniture takes up. It comes with two levels of shelves on the left and right sides for storage, although the shallow profile means some AV equipment might not quite fit in a comfortable manner. While they look sparse, those shelves are actually sturdy, with each one able to support up to 65 pounds, so they can hold even heavy gear. We’re very fond of the magnetic clips in the back, which make it easy to manage any wire mess. Construction is birch plywood with an ash wood veneer and powder-coated steel.
Sonorous ST-160 Premium TV Stand
Pros
- Clean, premium looks
- Built-in IR repeater, so you can keep cabinet door closed
- Hidden casters for easily moving around
- Six adjustable-height shelves
- Glass top
Cons
- Need to press the door with a bit of force to secure it
Dimensions: 65 x 17.3 x 17.7 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 75 inches
Weight capacity: 177 pounds
We love the clean design of this TV stand, which uses a single large door that drops down when pushed, revealing six different storage shelves, each with adjustable height, for holding all your AV equipment. Even better, it has a built-in IR repeater that can support up to eight devices, so your equipment can detect all your remote signals without having to open the cabinet door. Holes between the shelves and the dividers allow you to run cables from one shelf to another, while rear openings ensure adequate ventilation even if you keep the door closed at all times. You know how media cabinets at this size tend to be very heavy and absolutely impractical to move? Not this one, since it comes with hidden casters underneath, allowing you to reposition the piece at any time.
Castlery Harper TV Stand
Pros
- Unique silhouette with curved ends
- Sliding tambour doors
- Four large shelves with cable management that exits at the base
Cons
- Seems expensive for a stand made with MDF
Dimensions: 70.9 x 22.8 x 17.7 inches (width x height x depth)
Maximum TV size: 75 inches
Weight capacity: 110 pounds (total)
The curved ends of this TV stand give it a uniquely attractive appearance that makes it feel more like a minibar than a media cabinet. Well, you can probably use it as one, in case you don’t have a lot of AV equipment you plan to use with your TV. If you do, though, the four large storage shelves should accommodate most any kind of AV equipment, each of which come with cable passthroughs that all exit at the bottom of the unit. The true highlight, though, are the sliding tambour doors, which create a satisfying visual as they slide and curl around the stand’s curved frame. It’s more fun that we imagined it would be, which is pretty impressive.
