Wood TV Stands
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Wood TV stands and furniture are popular for many people looking to buy for their home.

However, TV stands made from wood aren't the only choice you have when you want to buy some furniture for your home cinema system.

There are a number of styles and types to consider, and until you understand the options that you have then you won't be in a position to make the right choice for you.

Our guide to flat screen TV stands takes you through the different choices you have, but in this article we will look and the pros and cons of stands made from wood.

Let's take a look.

Wood TV Stands

Wooden stands share many similarities with glass TV stands in terms of function and practicality.

However wood finishes may be preferable for those who have existing wooden living room furniture or who prefer a more traditional look.

Walker Edison Jamestown
Wood TV Stand

This type of TV stand is available in a wide range of finishes including beech, cherry, light oak, dark oak, black stained oak, sahara, and wenge wood. The wooden TV stand market is far more mature than in the past and there should be a finish to everyone’s taste.

A good example is the Walker Edison Jamestown TV stand pictured here.

For those who prefer more contemporary TV furniture some wooden TV stands are also available in high gloss finishes.

One area which should be carefully considered and often requires further investigation particularly when purchasing online is the quality of the finish. Some cheap wooden stands are made with cheap melamine or even worse oil paper finishes.

There are very few solid wood stands on the market, and the reason for this is the heat given off both audio and video equipment would cause solid wood panels to warp. Some high end wooden stands feature metal frameworks to prevent warping, and we would recommend staying well clear of a solid wood TV stand if it does not have a supporting metal frame.

Some stands made from wood feature high quality veneers, and these look like a solid wood TV stand but will not warp like a solid wood alternative.

Cable Management

Techcraft Veneto Series
Hi-Boy Credenza

Cable management on wooden TV stands is usually superior to glass TV stands as they tend to feature a back panel. This provides far more space behind the stand to keep cables out of sight.

However, the downside to a back panel is that high performance audio equipment may become too hot.

If the back panel can be removed this will easily solve the issue, but if the back panel is not removable the wood TV stand is not suitable for any kind of audio or video equipment which emits significant heat.

The Techcraft Hi-Boy Credenza pictured here has clear space behind the compartments to allow ventilation for the AV equipment.

Additionally a back panel which cannot be removed will make it very difficult to install AV equipment as access to wiring will be significantly restricted.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Wooden TV Stands

Advantages:

• Tasteful styling
• Wide range of finishes
• Easy to use and effective cable management

Disadvantages:

• More expensive than a glass alternative
• Some wooden finishes are poor quality
• Models with back panels which cannot be removed are annoying
• Do not protect AV equipment like an enclosed TV cabinet

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Wood TV Stands Summary

Wooden TV stands are a good choice for many people who are looking to buy furniture for their home cinema equipment.

They can lend a stylish look to any room and fit elegantly into the decor. However, be careful with cheaper models as they may not be suitable to handle the heat generated by many pieces of home cinema equipment.

This guide was written by Paul Murphy, of Big AV - the UK's leading internet retailer for Wood TV Stands, TV cabinets and TV accessories.

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