TV tables

Table under the TV is a popular piece of furniture that has certain functions in the room and is an independent design element that decorates the interior of the room.

Features and benefits

The tables used as a TV stand have the following advantages:

  • aesthetic appearance and variety of materials will allow you to choose a product for any style and color of the interior;
  • the possibility of location on the lower shelves of the table video and audio equipment, disks, remote control, game console make the product more practical and versatile;
  • the stationary location of the TV on the table eliminates damage to the walls with fasteners, which occurs when it is placed on the wall;
  • Unlike massive curbstones, TV tables look much lighter and do not visually clutter up the space. And the lack of doors and sidewalls greatly facilitates the weight of the product;
  • ease of care. It is easier to remove dust and dirt from desktop TVs than, for example, wall models.

Materials used

Tables under the TV are made from different materials, differing from each other in structure and appearance, which makes it possible to choose a product suitable for any stylistic design of the room.

Glass - the most common material for the manufacture of modern tables. Usually it is combined with metal, wood and plastic, which gives products additional strength and beautiful appearance. It can be used with the use of toning, mirror effect, as well as in a transparent and matte form.

The pattern is usually sandblasted, which allows for interesting combinations and smooth transitions between the elements of the pattern. The glass is used tempered impact resistant, with a thickness of at least 8 mm. Edges and corners are subjected to thorough processing, which eliminates the possibility of injury.

It looks very impressive combination of glass and chrome parts. Glass tables are suitable for placing modern flat-panel TVs.

Wooden crafts differ in durability, durability and noble appearance. Such products are environmentally safe and hygienic, are used in almost all styles, with the exception of modern trends, preferring glass and metal.The natural colors of wood fibers will perfectly fit into ethnic, Provence, rustic and modern styles, while those painted in dark colors and varnished are ideal for rococo, baroque and classics. Wood, decorated with carvings, often used in combination with forged elements. Such a table will be a boon for an art deco style and will deservedly become the center of attention.

In the production of wood used oak, walnut, cherry, mahogany and wenge. Products from an array of valuable tree species never go out of fashion, as well as indicate a good taste and wealth of the owners of the house. The disadvantage of products made from solid wood is their high price.

Chipboard tables are the most budget. But despite the low price, they are practical, durable and easy to maintain, and the variety of PVC films that are used for laminating plates allows you to produce tables in different colors and with imitation of the structural fibers of many tree species. The production is often used technique of veneering the surface of various species of trees, which makes products visually practically indistinguishable from models made of solid beech, walnut, oak and cherry.The edges of the tables made of such materials are treated with a special furniture edge edge that prevents moisture from getting inside and protects the product from damage and chips.

Products made from plastic and plastic very light and practical, available in a diverse color palette and easy to maintain. When choosing a plastic table you need to focus on the thickness of the top cover and the weight of the TV. Inexpensive varieties of this material may be too fragile and will not last long.

Types of designs

Modern manufacturers have launched production of a huge number of different models, differing in size, design and functions:

  • Tables on wheels make it easy to move the TV to the desired part of the room, which facilitates the wet cleaning of the room and is convenient when rearranging furniture;
  • Tables with brackets convenient because they provide the opportunity to watch TV from a different angle and from any point of the room, you just need to rotate the bracket in the right direction. Also, the rotary type of construction allows you to adjust the height of the TV and completely releases the table surface,reliable fixation allows the use of such tables in homes with small children and animals;
  • Corner tables used in small spaces and save space. When buying this model, you need to take into account the width of the screen and purchase products with the length of the outside, slightly larger than the dimensions of the TV;
  • Table with swivel top very convenient because when you turn in the right direction, the basis of the construction is in place, which ensures a stable location of the TV, and at the same time allows you to turn it in any direction;
  • Stationary classic products They have four legs and can be made of solid wood, glass and steel. The advantage of these models is the stability and durability of the structure, which is ensured by the simplicity and absence of additional details and elements. In such models there is simply nothing to break.

Despite the apparent simplicity, this option can be beaten up quite interestingly - the use of forged or carved legs and decorating the table top will make the table a noticeable decoration of the interior.

Tips for choosing

When buying a table for TV, you need to consider the following points: the product must be strong and stable. When choosing in small spaces, massive wooden objects should be avoided. It is enough to restrict a table of glass and metal, which will allow more ergonomic use of space.

In rooms with a very small area, it is better to purchase an angular model of the table.

It is also necessary to take into account the style and color of the room.while remembering that a table that is not overloaded with excessive decorating details and in a limited range of white, black and steel colors will suit the modern styles. For classical and some types of ethnic styles, you can safely purchase products from natural wood of dark noble shades. And in high-tech, minimalism and modern, a table made of glass and metal, as well as a light-colored wooden product of simple design, non-varnished and with a clear pattern of wood fibers will suit.

When choosing a table model it is necessary to take into account the size of the TV: the length of the table top should always be greater than the width of the screen.

This eliminates the chance to accidentally touch and drop the TV, and also does not allow it to look as if it is mounted on a stool.If additional video equipment and equipment are to be placed, then preference should be given to structures equipped with an additional one or more shelves, which can be located either under the main worktop or on the sides.

The shape of the tables can be round, oval, square, rectangular and triangular in the corner versions. A variety of shapes and sizes of products allows you to choose a model for every taste, and the use of materials in different price categories makes it possible to purchase tables of premium class as well as budget options.

Properly selected table under the TV will adequately decorate the room, will help to correctly place the video equipment and will make a variety in the interior.

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