A Corner TV stand adds a touch of style to a room while also functioning as a hub for your electronics. But there are things to watch out for. We’ll cover this and more in our complete buying guide.
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- Why Choose a Corner TV Stand?
- Different Types of Corner TV Stands
- Potential Problems with Corner TV Stands
- Corner TV Stand Buyer’s Guide
- Final Considerations
Corner TV Stand Buyer’s Guide
Considering a corner TV stand instead of a traditional unit? There many things to consider as you start your search.
From the hundreds of brands and styles available to the best TV stand dimensions for your TV, we’ve got you covered in this corner TV stand buyer’s guide.
Whether you have limited space in your living room or just love the offset look, corner TV stands are a great, space-saving solution.
Why Choose a Corner TV Stand?
Why should you consider a corner TV stand? Standard TV stands are usually rectangular and are supposed to be placed parallel with the wall.
In many homes, the TV and stand are placed in the center of one wall with the furniture arranged for easy viewing.
That arrangement may not be your vision for the room, or perhaps your living room layout prevents you from placing your TV stand against the center of a wall.
Using a standard TV stand in a corner doesn’t give great results. They end up taking up more space because they can’t fit flush against a wall.
The corner space is also lost when you place a standard TV stand diagonally against a corner. That’s the problem corner TV stands are designed to solve.
Different Types of Corner TV Stands
Corner TV stands typically have cutaway, tapered sides that allow them to nestle into a corner without jutting out too far, but there are a few general types of corner TV stands that all look a bit different.
Some have a triangular shape that extends back into the corner. Others have a triangular shape that is cut off at the point, extending partially into the open corner. Some have an elongated hexagon shape that still leaves the corner open.
Triangular example
Triangular Open Corner example
Hexagonal example
You can see how these examples all fit flush with corners, so your style preference will be your guide in choosing which type works best with your room.
Problems with Corner TV Stands
Corner TV stands can be great in the right space, but they’re not always the best option. Depending on the size of your room and TV, your corner stand may need to stick out from the walls quite a bit to accommodate it.
That can undermine the purpose of using one. For example, a 55 in. television won’t be able to fit into a corner.
It has to have enough clearance on both sides, so corner stands built for larger TVs may jut out as much as 2-3 feet to allow for this.
Corner TV Stand Buyer’s Guide
Let’s look at some of the different corner TV stand styles and designs you can choose from. We’ll show you some examples of each style that (in almost every case) are available to purchase for under $500.
Most of the stands we found range in price from about $179.00 to $440.00, with small, simpler stands on the lower end of the price scale. You can find lower-priced TV stands, but you may sacrifice the quality of materials by doing so.
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic and stylishly worn, the farmhouse or cottage style is hugely popular. Look for light or neutral colors, special accents, and purposeful distressing in these TV stands.
We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite pieces to inspire your own room design. Please note that prices listed are for reference only, and will vary based on current specials and time of year.
Antique White and Honey Corner TV Stand | $315.97
This pine corner stand by Martin Svensson is an affordably priced model that fully embodies the popular rustic, farmhouse style.
You can choose the finish you like best: White, Espresso, Antique White and Honey, or Antique Black and Honey. Two doors open up to a spacious cabinet for storage.
- Dimensions: 50W x 30H in. x 19D
- Max TV size: 55 in.
- Double-door cabinet
- Black metal handle
Williston Forge Nadell Gray Wash Corner TV Stand | $233.99
Here’s a unique take on the farmhouse style! This TV stand is finished with a soft gray wash, mesh doors, and powder-coated legs. The 2-door cabinet conceals adjustable shelves inside.
And the shelves on the front edges are open for you to display knick-knacks or favorite items. We like that this one comes with hardware to anchor it to the wall – great if you have kids in the house.
- Dimensions: 48W x 32.25H x 15.75D
- Max TV size: 50 in.
- Double-door mesh cabinet
- Powder-coated metal legs
Beachcrest Home Antique White Corner TV Stand | $388.49
Featuring solid maple wood and two cabinets on opposite ends, this corner TV stand gives you a lot of space for storage underneath.
There are two open shelves that span the center of the unit. It comes in Antique white, Danish cherry, and Rustic black finish options.
- Dimensions: 49.75W x 26H x 17.31D
- Max TV size: 55 in.
- Two single door cabinets
- Beadboard accents
Industrial
Focused on creating a no-nonsense look, industrial-style TV stands rely on metal pipes, glass, a reclaimed look, darker colors, and deeply stained wood. Here are some of our favorite industrial style TV stands.
Carbon Loft Corner TV Stand | $211.99
This is an eye-catching option! With legs that look like industrial piping and wood in a dark tobacco finish, it’s worthy of being your living room’s new focal point.
With three tiers of open shelving, you can proudly display your favorite items or electronics for convenience. This one features locking castors so you can wheel it about if needed.
- Dimensions: 47.5W x 24H x 18D
- Max TV size: 48 in.
- Three tiers of open shelving
- Two locking castors
Deweese Corner TV Stand | $195.99
This is a smaller TV stand meant for flat-screens no larger than 32 in. It fits deeper into the corner, so it’s perfect for smaller spaces.
Three tiers give you room for electronics or displaying decor. The matte black finish won’t overpower the other furniture in the room.
- Dimensions: 34.5W x 23.2H x 24.25D
- Max TV size: 32 in.
- Three tempered glass tiers
- Matte black finish
Minimalist Modern
Less is more with the minimalist style, so if you’re looking to make your place look open, spacious, and modern, these stands will be perfect for you. Look for solid colors, clean lines, limited hardware and detailing, and lots of open shelving.
Chelsea Corner TV Stand | $259.99
This wedge-shaped stand fits neatly against corners and accommodates TVs up to 48 in. Lots of storage and space are included in this stand, with two drawers, four side shelves, and a cubby in the center.
- Dimensions: 47.75W x 16.75H x 18.5D
- Max TV size: 48 in.
- Two drawers
- Five open shelves
Chatsworth Corner TV Stand | $159.99
Here’s a minimalist-style corner TV stand that accommodates a larger TV: Up to 60 in. It’s not solid wood, but it’s sturdy, and we love the clean wood grain lines that run along the shelves.
There are four open shelves and an open back for convenience as you wrangle your cords. It’s large enough to become the new focal point of any room but muted enough not to overwhelm.
- Dimensions: 49.6W x 24.21H x 16.14D
- Max TV size: 60 in.
- 4 open shelves
- Open back for cord management
House of Hampton Gold Corner TV Stand | $179.99
What’s more modern than gold and glass? We love the look of this corner stand, especially in a home decorated in the minimalist style.
There are two open shelves below the surface where the TV sits. This stand is meant for small apartments or rooms without much floor space. Some reviewers said they used it as an end table!
- Dimensions: 35.25W x 23H x 24D
- Max TV size: 33 in.
- Soft, rubbed gold finish
- Tempered glass shelving
Traditional
For a classic style that doesn’t change, traditional corner TV stands are the best. They often feature solid wood, vintage hardware, some detailing, and larger size. Check out our TV stand picks in this category.
Darby Home Magdalena Corner Stand | $449.99
This stately piece is large enough to accommodate a 60 in. A flat-screen TV with ease. It’s made of solid wood, so it’s heavy, but it’s a piece that will last. This stand is best for homes with a little extra room because it will eat up a bit of your floor space.
It features three separate cabinets: 2 single-door cabinets and one double-door cabinet in the center. We like the lines on the cabinet faces. It gives this stand some personality.
- Dimensions: 56W x 25H x 20D
- Max TV size: 60 in.
- 3 cabinets (2 single, 1 double-door)
- 1 interior shelf
Churchill Corner TV Stand | $739.99
A TV stand with a fireplace? We love how this stand does double duty. It’s simple, classic, and polished, so it fits well into almost any room. Add the fireplace functionality, and it’s a winner.
You’ll get a fireplace remote so you can control it from your seat. It’s higher-priced than the other stands on our list, but for the included fireplace, it may be worth it.
- Dimensions: 50.75W x 33.12H x 30.5D
- Max TV size: 55 in.
- Five open shelves
- Available in Espresso or Oak finishes
Carnesville Corner TV Stand | $339.00
For a traditional look that isn’t so heavy and dark, we really like this corner TV stand by Charleton Home. It’s not small, by any means, and it will hold up to a 50 in. television.
But it’s also designed in a way that it doesn’t eat up much floor space. The round wooden knobs, glass-paneled cabinet doors, and angled side shelves make this TV stand a beautiful piece.
- Dimensions: 46” x 25” x 20”
- Max TV size: 50 in.
- One double-door cabinet with one shelf
- Four open side shelves
Final Considerations
We’ve covered the reason corner TV stands should be used, when they’re not the best choice, and what kinds of designs and styles you can find them in.
We’ve looked at the price ranges and talked about some of the best features you can find on a corner TV stand.
There are still a few more considerations to take as you look for a model you like. As you shop and research, keep in mind:
Does it have enough room for your electronics and A/V equipment?
Many purchase a new TV stand to find that they can’t lay out their equipment the way they want. Remember, corner TV stands get narrower at the back to fit into a corner.
For this same reason, they usually can’t accommodate two side-by-side pieces of equipment on the same shelf.
Look for pieces that have multiple tiers or shelves
As we discussed, the narrowness at the back of corner stands makes them unsuitable for placing equipment side-by-side. The next best thing has enough shelves or tiers to stack them up.
Could it injure someone in your home?
Homes with small children or others who may be harmed by sharp corners should keep in mind that corner TV stands tend to be more angular than standard TV stands.
Will you be upgrading your TV soon?
While the stand you like may fit your current TV, you might be out of luck when you decide to upgrade your set to a larger screen.
It’s wise to buy a stand that can accommodate a TV that is a little bigger than your current one.
Measure, measure, measure
Furniture dimensions are listed online and in-store for a reason, so make sure to take note of them and measure your space to be sure it will fit!
Lots of stores and websites will give you a measurement of the unit’s total clearance, or far it comes out into your floor space. Take all the measurements you can to ensure a perfect fit.
We hope you’ll keep our tips and considerations in mind as you look for the right corner TV stand. Your style and design preferences can help you choose a piece that will be a natural fit in your home and last you for years to come.
Which model did you like best? Tell us in the comments section below!
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