Black Gloss TV unit

The Reality of Owning a Black Gloss TV unit

I have spent the better part of twenty years covered in sawdust, usually wrestling with Solid Oak or some Heritage Oak frame that weighs as much as a small car. So, when someone asks me about a Black Gloss TV unit, I have to be straight with them. It is a different world. It is not for the farmhouse crowd or people who want that rustic feel. This is for the lot who want their living room to look like a high-end showroom without the faff of oiling timber every six months.

Look, it is shiny. That means it is going to show every fingerprint your kids can throw at it. If you have got a house full of toddlers with sticky hands, you will be reaching for the microfibre cloth more often than you would like. I have seen it a thousand times. But if you want something that makes a statement in a tidy Oak Living Room Furniture setup, this does the job. It is practical enough for what it is. You get the storage for the consoles and the various bits and bobs that usually clutter up the carpet.

Some people ask me about Extra Tall TV Cabinets: Are They the Best Choice?, but this one sits at a sensible height. It is a TV Unit that does not pretend to be a Victorian heirloom. It is just a functional, sharp-edged bit of kit for a modern telly. If you are after something more traditional, you might be better off Choosing the Perfect Oak Sideboard for Your Entryway or looking at our Sideboards, but for a cinema room? It works. It is heavy, it is blunt, and it does not need a lecture on how to care for it. Just keep the dust off and it will keep looking decent. Oak Castle Furniture usually deals in the heavy wood stuff, but we know a solid bit of design when we see it, even if it is a bit flashier than my usual workbench projects.

“Actually looks quite smart once it is all set up. It is a bit of a magnet for dust, but it feels solid and the storage hides all the messy cables my husband leaves lying around.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get rid of fingerprints on the gloss? Use a soft microfibre cloth and a bit of water. Do not go using harsh chemicals or you will ruin the finish. It is a daily job if you have kids.

Will it support an 85 inch tv stand? Check the width first. This unit is sturdy, but an 85-inch screen is massive. Make sure the feet of the TV actually sit on the top surface before you buy.

Does it come in pieces? No, we hate flat-pack as much as you do. It arrives as a solid unit. Just get it out of the box and you are sorted.

Is it made of real wood? It is a composite base with a high-grade gloss finish. If it were solid oak painted black, it would cost three times as much and weigh more than a house.

Will the black fade in the sun? Not really, but I would not leave it in direct sunlight all day regardless. It is more likely to show the dust than it is to fade.

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