TV Stands Buying Guide

What Style of TV Stand Should I Select?

Contemporary furniture is a combination of modern, casual and traditional styles. Typical characteristics of contemporary design are curved and tempered lines. Relaxed ornamentation, a mix of textures and materials and smooth, clean lines make contemporary TV stands versatile and visually interesting.

Casual style TV cabinets typically have clean lines, lighter finishes and minimal detail. Simple, but effective, they may feature textured elements such as wrought iron detailing or fabric panel inserts. This style is ideal for those who want to combine the streamlined look of contemporary with the warmth of the traditional.

Modern design furniture is typified by polished surfaces, geometric shapes and neutral palettes. Even though glass and metal are the most common materials used in the construction contemporary furniture, a metal-and-glass entertainment center with wood accents might be the ideal fit for a traditional-style room, depending on placement and presentation.

Traditional furniture is modeled after the styles and trends of historical periods, like the Victorian era. The cabriole leg that is often used for traditional furnishings first became popular during Queen Anne's reign. Characterized by ornate detail such as elaborate carvings and dark wood finishes, traditional style can also encompass the orderly and functional influences of the Shakers.

Country furniture reflects the geographic location of its origin, like French Country or Provincial. The more traditonal Old Country furnishings typically found in the mansions and castles of provincial England or Umbria (Italy) tended to be heavier and darker. But due to the adaptations to Old Country traditions made by the settlers in Colonial times, country style furniture that used lighter finishes, simpler detail and smaller scale began to emerge. While still maintaining traditional design elements, a country style TV stand is usually made of wood in a light to medium finish and has a warm, casual feel.

Contemporary furniture is a combination of modern, casual and traditional styles. Typical characteristics of contemporary design are curved and tempered lines. Relaxed ornamentation, a mix of textures and materials and smooth, clean lines make contemporary TV stands versatile and visually interesting.

Casual style TV cabinets typically have clean lines, lighter finishes and minimal detail. Simple, but effective, they may feature textured elements such as wrought iron detailing or fabric panel inserts. This style is ideal for those who want to combine the streamlined look of contemporary with the warmth of the traditional.

Modern design furniture is typified by polished surfaces, geometric shapes and neutral palettes. Even though glass and metal are the most common materials used in the construction contemporary furniture, a metal-and-glass entertainment center with wood accents might be the ideal fit for a traditional-style room, depending on placement and presentation.

Traditional furniture is modeled after the styles and trends of historical periods, like the Victorian era. The cabriole leg that is often used for traditional furnishings first became popular during Queen Anne's reign. Characterized by ornate detail such as elaborate carvings and dark wood finishes, traditional style can also encompass the orderly and functional influences of the Shakers.

Country furniture reflects the geographic location of its origin, like French Country or Provincial. The more traditonal Old Country furnishings typically found in the mansions and castles of provincial England or Umbria (Italy) tended to be heavier and darker. But due to the adaptations to Old Country traditions made by the settlers in Colonial times, country style furniture that used lighter finishes, simpler detail and smaller scale began to emerge. While still maintaining traditional design elements, country style TV stands are usually made of wood in a light to medium finish and has a warm, casual feel.