Good Questions: Media Stand Options for Large LCD? Unplggd

Good Questions: Media Stand Options for Large LCD?
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Hopefully someone out there can help us! We have a pretty large LCD TV and need a media stand to place it on. (It has been sitting in the box for weeks now!) The Newkirk Media Stand is the perfect size height but only comes in West Elm's dark chocolate. Can anyone suggestion a similar piece that might be in a lighter tone? Ideally we need two space for components and preferably drawer/storage space. We're open to any suggestions...

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We've have a few recommendations, a couple priced above and a couple priced more affordably. Our favourites are these Room&Board Copenhagen Media Consoles, available in maple, cherry, walnut and ebony. The other design we see would work well for a large display is the Grove Two-Door One-Drawer Media Cabinet.

Admittedly, these are pricier than the discounted Newkirk Media Stand setup from West Elm. So we're also recommending you consider something like the wide sized BESTA from IKEA or the CB2 Slick media console if you're looking for something a bit more modern-minimal.

An even more affordable media center solution can be had if you convert the ubiquitous IKEA lack shelving and add some sliding door and wheels. And we're sure many readers out there have their own recommendations...please share!

Comments (5)

When we moved into our new place we got one of these:

http://www.furnitureenvy.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=5514

We have really enjoyed it! DVD storage as well as some pretty cool hidden cable management made it perfect for us.

posted by thaddius on March 16th 2009 at 3:35pm
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Ligne Roset's SLIM?

http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/Products/living/home-entertainment/Slim_1538.aspx?tab=overview

Alex.

posted by alexandre on March 16th 2009 at 3:47pm
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I'm in the same boat. I'd like to find out what else is out there for my plasma.

posted by fluffypancakes on March 16th 2009 at 6:25pm
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BDI makes some really high quality units. We have this one:

http://www.bdiusa.com/theater/avion_8527.shtml

Here's the setup in our old condo:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/604441156_bcb3386baa_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1221/604188671_c64f103bf6_o.jpg

posted by jamilkb on March 17th 2009 at 8:27am
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There is also the IKEA Benno unit which is really similar and comes in white, birch and beech:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30133942

posted by spozon on March 17th 2009 at 6:57pm
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