There’s no better place to put your TV than on one of our picks for the best TV stands. While this is largely a decision of taste, we’ve attempted to curate a list that appeals to a wide range of budgets and sensibilities.
Apart from the color and style of each TV stand, you’ll want to pay attention to the material, weight distribution, and surface area of the TV stand. While it may seem excessive, some contemporary UHD panels can have stands as wide as 48-inches and can weigh up to 130 pounds. These are all important measurements to consider when you’re trying to protect an investment that can cost thousands of dollars.
Before you peruse our list and put the finishing touches on your fortress of home entertainment, make sure to check out our Smart TV crash course to make sure you’re getting the most out of the best TV stands.
The stylish and affordable Ameriwood Home Carson TV stand is perfect for contemporary living rooms, coming in a variety of sleek colors and designed for 50-inch wide TVs that weigh up to 60 pounds. It’s built with three open shelves and has two additional shelves behind both closed doors, allowing enough space for cable boxes, gaming systems, DVD/Blu-ray players and more. The stand is laminated with particleboard that’s accented by its silver metal tubes.
Best Overall
Ameriwood Home Carson TV Stand
Feels very solid and durable
Attractive modern design
Metal support posts, handles, and hinges
Includes both open shelves and closed cabinets for storage
Low-density fiberboard can’t support especially heavy televisions
Cable management is a little lacking
Hinges may be difficult to adjust
Note that colors come in cherry black, distressed gray oak, espresso, espresso/Sonoma oak, and Sonoma oak. Our reviewer tested the flat black model, praising the durability and modern design.
Size: 50 inches | Weight: 60 pounds | Color: Flat black, cherry black, distressed gray oak, espresso, espresso/Sonoma oak
“It’s highly functional, with both closed and open storage, and features an attractive modern design, making it one of the best TV stands you’ll find for the price.” — Jeremy Laukkonen, Product Tester
Are you looking for a straightforward, affordable TV stand without all the bulk and clutter? Then check out this one from VIVO that fits screens from 22 to 65 inches. Jeremy found it to be a simple and minimalistic stand that still provided plenty of support and peace of mind.
Best Budget
VIVO Universal LCD Flat Screen TV Table Top Stand
Works with a wide variety of different televisions
Constructed of solid steel
Non-slip strips help protect the surface you set your television on
Looks a bit odd with smaller TVs
Feels less stable with some larger televisions
The VIVO’s tabletop is designed to connect to the back of your flat-screen TV with its universal mounting holes that measure between 75mm x 75mm and 800mm x 400mm. The strength-tested solid steel legs are padded and won’t scratch furniture surfaces. It can hold weights up to 110 pounds and provides a great level of support to balance your TV’s base. Due to its simplicity, it’s also one of the easiest TV stands to setup.
Size: 22-65 inches | Weight: 100 pounds | Color: Black
“Most TVs come with pedestal mounts that work just fine, but if you’ve lost or broken yours, the Vivo Universal TV stand will act as a fine replacement.” — Jeremy Laukkonen, Product Tester
Want to add a little height to your television? The modern and sleek Fitueyes TT207001MB Swivel Stand and Mount comes without the bulkiness, but doesn’t sacrifice on the functionality and height you’d want out of a TV stand. Our reviewer liked that it was compatible with VESA standard mounts and capable of adjusting from 100x100mm to 600x400mm.
Best Adjustable
Fitueyes TT207001MB Universal TV Stand With Mount
Attractive minimalist design
Decent television height
Feels sturdy on wood floor
Feels unstable on a carpeted floor
The second shelf is flimsy
Swivels side to side, but doesn’t tilt up or down
It fits most TVs measuring 32 to 65 inches (the stand/mount combo is actually 16.5 x 27.5 x 50.8 inches). The smart design also adds two shelves with a unique ability to swivel, so your TV can be directed up to 15 degrees in all directions by pivoting the mounting section.
Size: 32-65 inches | Weight: 88 pounds | Color: Black
“The Fitueyes Universal TV Stand is an attractive minimalist solution if you want to position a television up against a wall, but you don’t want to drill holes to mount it.” — Jeremy Laukkonen, Product Tester
For those who can’t decide how they want their TV stand to look—or if they even want a TV stand at all — the DEVAISE 3-in-1 is exceptionally versatile. It offers flexibility in both function and appearance, with multiple uses as a TV stand, bookcase and display cabinet, and reconfigurable L-shaped shelves. Jeremy thought the modular design was particularly innovative and flexible in suiting his needs because the stand can be constructed in different configurations to complement more traditional or modern decor and can be scaled to fit smaller spaces.
Best for Versatility
DEVAISE 3-in-1 TV Stand
Innovative modular design
Multiple configuration options
Simple assembly
No included way to secure the shelves together
Some configurations are unstable
Hollow boards with internal cardboard support
The customization options also boast reasonable storage space for media consoles, DVDs, books, or decorations. Measuring 46.2 x 11.8 x 20.8, it can accommodate up to a 65-inch TV weighing up to 75 pounds. There are two options available for board thickness: the 0.6-inch eco-friendly MDF board is heavier, while the 0.9-inch eco-friendly honeycomb board has melamine facing and is easy to clean and resistant to scratches. The stand is currently available in four colors: white, black, oak, and espresso.
Size: 45-65 inches | Weight: 110 pounds | Color: White, black
“Whether you have a simple streaming box and a soundbar, or you need a place for your cable box, Blu-ray player, game consoles, and more, there’s plenty of room to go around.” — Jeremy Laukkonen, Product Tester
A definite conversation starter and space saver, the Atlus Plus is one of the only TV stands that don’t touch the ground. The console mounts easy to your wall at any height with its innovating hanging rail mounting system.
Best Design
Prepac Atlus Plus Floating TV Stand
Simple color options make it easy to match with decor
Excellent cable management features
Sturdy construction
Fixed dividers
The Atlus Plus may seem unsteady, but the 16 x 58.2 x 16.8-inch off-the-floor console holds flat-screen TVs up to 60 inches and is strong enough to handle up to 165 pounds. It boasts three compartments for A/V components and is capable of holding 137 Blu-Ray discs or 93 DVDs. The floating stand is manufactured in Canada and uses a CARB-compliant, laminated composite wood for a sleek finish.
Note that colors come in espresso, white and black and it includes a five-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.
Size: 58 inches | Weight: 75 pounds | Color: Black, drifted gray, espresso, white
The Altra Furniture Carson measures 18 x 63.1 x 26 inches and is large enough to accommodate a 70-inch flat screen TV. It features built-in reflectors with a patented technology that give off a realistic flame effect (the LED light source has 50,000-hour life span) that can warm up rooms up to 400 square feet. It’s built with two large cabinets and open shelving, so you can have enough space for all your gaming consoles, TV receivers, books, and more.
Best for Accessories
Ameriwood Home Carson Fireplace TV Console
Multiple open and closed shelves for storage
Can provide effective heating for up to 400 square feet
Can also run without heater
No remote included
Doors aren’t completely aligned on assembly
Colors also come in cherry, black and Sonoma oak.
Size: 70 inches | Weight: 135 pounds | Color: Black, white
About Our Trusted Experts
Alex Williams has been writing professionally for the past five years. He covers a range of tech topics and has reviewed everything from video games to wearable technologies.
Jeremy Laukkonen is Lifewire’s tech generalist who’s been covering consumer technology and home entertainment systems since 2019.
What to Look for in a TV Stand
Capacity
Televisions are getting larger every day, so make sure that the TV stand you have your eye on has the right dimensions to fit yours. Also double-check that the unit can support the weight of your TV along with all of your other gadgets. Most standard TVs range from 40 inches to 75 inches in size, and should typically weigh around 50-60 pounds. If you need something heavier, you can find stands that can handle capacities of up to 110 pounds or more, though the extra durability will likely cost a bit more.
Shelving
Whether you just have a streaming box or you’ve gone all out with a collection of gaming consoles, you’ll likely need to connect a few devices to your television. Don’t forget that your TV stand will need shelving or storage space in order to fit your equipment or accessories. You’ll also want to keep an eye on how much capacity the shelves can handle, with 20-30 pounds of weight being enough to handle gaming consoles, receivers, and other devices.
Style
Your TV stand is a piece of furniture that you’ll be looking at every day. Ensure that your pick coordinates with the rest of your living room or den furniture. Plus, if you choose a stand that’s made of wood, try to select wood that’s closest in color to the rest of your room for a more cohesive look.
- Can a TV be wider than the stand?
- It is possible for a TV to be wider than the stand it’s mounted on. To make sure your TV of choice isn’t going to be too large for your stand, always pay attention to the width of the base, this will ensure that your stand has a large enough surface for the feet of your TV to rest on. However, you should also pay close attention to the supported weight of your stand, as TVs tend to get exponentially heavier the wider they get.
- Do you need to find a stud to mount a TV stand to your wall?
- While some drywall anchors are rated to support in excess of 80 pounds, mounting a TV stand and the supplementing appliances will quickly outstrip even the strongest anchor. A stud finder ultimately will cost is a lot less than a new TV.
- How should you decorate a wall behind a TV stand?
- In most cases, you’ll want to use the space between your TV stand for cable management. Using cable management clips and extension cords, you can neatly hide away cables so they aren’t visible. If you need more storage space, a nice option is to mount floating shelves which can be a handy place to keep remotes, DVDs/Blu-rays, accessories, and consoles. Some art on the wall can also offer a nice touch.
It is possible for a TV to be wider than the stand it’s mounted on. To make sure your TV of choice isn’t going to be too large for your stand, always pay attention to the width of the base, this will ensure that your stand has a large enough surface for the feet of your TV to rest on. However, you should also pay close attention to the supported weight of your stand, as TVs tend to get exponentially heavier the wider they get.
While some drywall anchors are rated to support in excess of 80 pounds, mounting a TV stand and the supplementing appliances will quickly outstrip even the strongest anchor. A stud finder ultimately will cost is a lot less than a new TV.
In most cases, you’ll want to use the space between your TV stand for cable management. Using cable management clips and extension cords, you can neatly hide away cables so they aren’t visible. If you need more storage space, a nice option is to mount floating shelves which can be a handy place to keep remotes, DVDs/Blu-rays, accessories, and consoles. Some art on the wall can also offer a nice touch.
