Choosing a 70 inch tv stand that actually holds up
I have spent twenty years in this workshop and I have seen enough flimsy, hollow-core furniture to last a lifetime. If you have just spent a month’s wages on a massive screen, do not go and put it on some cheap bit of board that sags the moment you look at it. A 70 inch tv stand needs to be a proper bit of kit. Honestly, it is simple physics. You are putting a lot of weight and a lot of money on top of a single piece of Oak Living Room Furniture. It needs to be up to the job.
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I get asked all the time about sizing. People think if the box says 70 inches, they just need a stand that is 70 inches long. It doesn’t work like that. You want at least 150cm of width, though I usually tell people to go a bit wider if they have the room. If you try and squeeze a big telly onto a small unit, the legs will sit right on the edge. It looks top-heavy. It looks like a giraffe on a skateboard. Measure the distance between the feet of your television. If they are wider than 150cm, you need to go up a size. If you are tight on space, you might be wondering about Extra Tall TV Cabinets: Are They the Best Choice? for your layout.
Truth is, Oak Castle Furniture isn’t for everyone. It is heavy. It is a nightmare to move if you like rearranging your lounge every Tuesday. It will scratch if you drag your keys across it. But that is the point. It is real. It is Solid Wood TV Unit construction that handles the weight of a 70 inch tv stand without complaining. If you want something that looks like plastic and stays perfect forever, go buy plastic. If you want something your grandkids will be arguing over in fifty years, this is it.
“Proper solid bit of furniture. Took two of us to get it in the lounge because it’s heavy as lead, but it isn’t going anywhere. My massive screen looks right at home on it and it doesn’t wobble one bit.”
Comparing your options
| Feature | Solid Oak Stand | Cheap Flat-pack |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Lasts decades | Sags within a year |
| Cost | Investment | Landfill fodder |
| Maintenance | Bit of oil occasionally | None, just bin it |
| Assembly | Comes built | Hours of frustration |
Common questions I get at the workshop
How do I move this thing once it arrives? You don’t do it alone. These are heavy. Get a mate round, buy them a pint, and lift from the base. Do not drag it across your carpet or you’ll ruin both.
Will it scratch? Yes, it is wood, not diamond. If you drop a remote on it, it might mark. If you have kids, it will definitely mark. That is what gives it character. You can always sand it back and re-oil it if you’re bothered.
Do I need to build it? No. I hate flat-pack as much as you do. It comes fully assembled. All you have to do is get it through the door.
Is it okay near a radiator? Try not to shove it right against one. Wood breathes. If you blast it with heat on one side, it might move a bit. Keep a bit of a gap and it’ll be fine.
How do I keep it looking decent? Use a bit of Osmo oil once a year if it looks dry. Don’t use those nasty supermarket sprays with silicone in them. They just gunk up the grain.
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Quick Specifications: Solid Oak 70 Inch TV Stand
| Width | 160CM (Standard Wide) |
|---|---|
| Height | 50CM |
| Depth | 45CM |
| Material | Solid White Oak, Solid Oak Backs and Drawer Bases |
| Assembly | Fully Assembled |
| Weight Capacity | Tested up to 80kg |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5-Year Structural Guarantee by Oak Castle Furniture |
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