Does a TV cabinet with these dimensions exist?

mrochester · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:35

Hi all

I've just got my shiny new 42" Panasonic plasma today, and I am now in the market for a new TV stand that will better fill the corner where the TV is.

This is what I'm after, which is essentially just a square table with one corner cut off.

It needs to be about 55cm tall, and have a shelf underneath the top that can fit my desktop sized media centre PC.

I'm really struggling to find anything that meets these requirements!

Many thanks for any advice.

Michael.

Jamesdavid3 · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:42

These designs seem like something from the movie Contact, maybe if you build it you will make a strange time/matter machine

Felix Da Housecat · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:42

I take it you have checked the "AV stands" websites? there are a lot of different designs out there, and going by the shape, it's not an unusual one, it's just rather large.

Have you thought about getting one made for you? may cost more but should be worth it.

Darkst4r · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:44

make one yourself ? its essentially just a box anyway

mrochester · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:49

I've worked out that the width I need is 140cm, and it needs to be oak, or oak veneer! This is proving to be a right struggle. I wouldn't know where to begin to make such a thing myself

mjt · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:52

we have one, but it's smaller (20cm and 60cm vs 35 & 1m)

i doubt you'll find what you're looking for unless you go to high-end retailers or shops that aren't chains.
probably best off getting one built for you, if you know a carpenter

MajorMaccas · 30 Dec 2009 at 21:55

We have one like that, a wooden unit in very dark wood, with two opposite corners cut off. Then the sub is behind the TV in the corner, makes for a very clean room. Plus you will want ventilation to the rear if you're planning to have a media PC under there too.

mrochester · 30 Dec 2009 at 22:02

This is perfect! But it's a computer desk

http://www.johnlewis.com/230633268/Product.aspx

cm1179 · 30 Dec 2009 at 22:06

mrochester said:
I've worked out that the width I need is 140cm, and it needs to be oak, or oak veneer! This is proving to be a right struggle. I wouldn't know where to begin to make such a thing myself

why does it need to be oak? can you not just use a cheaper timber and stain it. i would ask a joiner to do it, will cost a bit but it'll outlive you!

Strife212 · 30 Dec 2009 at 22:07

mrochester said:
This is perfect! But it's a computer desk

http://www.johnlewis.com/230633268/Product.aspx

...and?

Or is it too high?

mrochester · 30 Dec 2009 at 22:08

Strife212 said:
...and?

Or is it too high?

It's too high I think.... sticking a 42" TV on top of a 74cm high desk. It already feels tall enough on the current 55cm high unit.

Cosimo · 30 Dec 2009 at 22:12

Do any of the corner units here help:

http://www.oakfurnituresolutions.co.uk/c/59/TV_Cabinets.html

mrochester · 30 Dec 2009 at 22:23

simulatorman said:
Do any of the corner units here help:

http://www.oakfurnituresolutions.co.uk/c/59/TV_Cabinets.html

http://www.oakfurnituresolutions.co.uk/p/1952/Wealden_Corner_Widescreen_TV_Video_DVD_Unit.html

Perfect width and height, but needs more depth. Media centre PC needs about 60cm depth, and an open back on one of the shelves for the wires.