Asian TV Stands
Buy the best asian tv stands selected and recommended by interior designers. By Caroline Patterson.
If your decorating scheme is largely trended to the Far East, then you'll absolutely love this Asian TV console that will accent the aesthetics you have already spent so much time cultivating in your home. Take a look at these beautiful pieces and pick one for your Asian influenced décor.
Asian TV Stands
Buying Guide
Caroline Patterson
Interior Design Expert
Caroline is a young, New York-based interior designer and home decor writer, obsessed with textiles and designer furniture. Backed with rigorous training from a prestigious design school, as well as a profound understanding of material quality and fabric care, she offers spot-on advice on how to furnish your place with reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Asian furniture can be simple and practical or elegant and ornate. An Asian TV console shows how fine wood, lacquered finishes and classic Zen style best represents oriental beauty.
- Wood - Rubber wood, rosewood or lacquered wood pieces are typical of Korean, Japanese or Old World materials that are often hand painted or accented with inserts, like circle motifs. Rubber wood is an inexpensive hardwood that is stained and finished to present different wood tones.
- Metal - Metal bases and legs are often displayed in stylish Asian designs. The hardware stands out as rich and oversized, a sign of traditional Korean majesty. Other Zen-like hardware is basic to keep with a natural look.
- Glass - Glass fronts can be found behind crafted hand cut wood designs that symbolize classic oriental style. Hidden shelves may also be made of quality glass for storage.
Multifunctional furniture is common in Asian design. An Asian TV console is easily conformed to other styles with its simplicity and basic natural colors.
- Contemporary/Modern - Contemporary and modern decors can benefit from a console that has a dark rich color and is graced with classic squares on the doors. Small square silver knobs highlight the seamless design.
- Zen - Bleached wood on a floating base brings nature into your meditation space. Natural elements are part of any Zen decor. Consoles can be used as a place for meditation tools instead of noisy electronics.
- Transitional - Break up the stern look of traditional decor with an elegant opened shelved Asian TV console. Minimal in design, this piece can also work with chic, eclectic or minimalism.
- Rustic/Country - Straight lines and lightly finished rubber wood work well with a natural country look. Choose glass fronts and display handcrafted items to finish the natural, warm decor.
An Asian TV console needs to be set alone along a wall for best results. The overall size of the TV should merit the size of the console. For instance, a 32 inch wide TV requires a console length of 35 inches while a 72 inch wide TV needs a space of at least 60 inches. TV screens are measured diagonally so actual measurements need to be taken in order to find the correct sizing of your unit. Always check the storage space of consoles to make sure that they are adequate for all of your electronic needs. The middle of your TV screen should be just below eye level. Take this into consideration when measuring for height.
Asian hardwood, or rubber wood, is easily damaged by excess moisture. Keep away from humidifiers and heating and cooling vents. Direct sunlight will damage the finish by drying out the wood. Dust regularly and use a damp cloth to remove any dirt. If there is a lacquered finish, buff to a shine. Wipe up any spills as soon as possible to prevent white spots.