Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Ameriwood Home Carson Electric Fireplace TV Console for TVs up to 70", Cherry

Great TV stand, great value, great customer support!

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023

TV stand looks incredible and very sturdy. I had a had time finding something that’s good quality, sturdy and looks great. Fireplace looks great. Plenty of space in the cabinets and are adjustable to make sure they open and close properly. It wasn’t too bad to put together, instructions were very easy to follow. One piece came scratched and their customer service was fantastic, easy to reach and resolved the issue with me within minutes. Highly recommend.

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DevinTheDude

This TV stand looks absolutely amazing! I got the black and silver and it ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015

Color: EspressoStyle: 50" TVVerified Purchase

This TV stand looks absolutely amazing! I got the black and silver and it is a great looking stand. We have a Sharp 50" HD flat panel TV and were amazed how much larger it looked compared to how we had it before. We had been using a square clunky coffee table as the stand and didn't really notice how much it was impacting the image.

First off they recommend backing it up to a solid wall but diagonally it is perfectly stable. Second, we have it on carpet, so hardwood or tile is only getting sturdier. Lastly, like I said we have a 50" and it looks much larger than before due to the smaller design but I wouldn't put anything larger on it for fear of tipping. I've never owned anything larger than a 50, but I'd say this seems almost designed for that exact size.

Assembly took me near 3 hours, probably could have done it in 2, but I like to be thorough considering I'm trusting the far pricier television to the stand. It says do not use power tools however I used a screw gun for the hinges on the doors, very carefully though. The entire thing can be done by yourself but I would highly recommend having a second person around to assist with the door mounting. All the instructions are easy to follow and illustrated clearly. It reminded almost of building lego sets when I was younger using the booklets! If the doors aren't lined up perfect don't worry, they can be adjusted. The tough part is just getting the hinges on the body and then the doors on the hinges. All in all I'd say it probably took an hour and a half reading the instructions, counting all the pieces and making sure everything was there, and then assembling everything up to the doors. Next hour and a half was getting them on there, adjusting the doors to exactly where I liked them, and them hooking up all the electronics.

Shelf space is incredible! I have a standard Samsung Blu-ray on the middle shelf on the highest tier (the one centered with the cut-out backing for cordage and perpendicular to the door handles; also there are 3 tiers for all 3 shelves) and it fits flush. I have a Wii U underneath the Blu-Ray and have extra cordage to run the sensor bar from the back of the Wii there to the top of the tv with no trouble. I could probably fit another system juxtaposition to the Wii U on that shelf if I needed too. Its pretty spacious. As for the shelves inside, I have them on the lowest tier and can fit all the accessories for the Wii on just one side! You could easily adjust the shelving in a pinch if need be.

All in all I would recommend this stand based on looks alone. The added benefit of shelf customization, stability, and just the amount of space it gives makes it a fantastic buy. Also the price is quite low for what you get. You'd probably pay 110+ easily in a retail store for this TV stand before tax.

Lastly it is quite heavy in the box. It was shipped FedEx and I believe they listed it at 68 lbs.? Might be wrong I'll check and edit if that's the case. Once assembled its easy enough to move.

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Mel

Good Quality For Cost

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024

Color: EspressoStyle: 50" TVVerified Purchase

We have had this TV Stand for over 5 years now and it has held up nicely. Our 50" LG TV fit perfectly on it. Highly recommend if you are looking for something cost effective.

Pros: Price, looks clean, TV fits perfect.

Cons: Can scratch easily if pets like cats jump on it or kids drive toys on it. Also not most durable material i.e cannot sit or lean on it to hard.

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C. Osborne

Great looking sturdy stand, and even better as a full set

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015

Color: CherryStyle: 70" TVVerified Purchase

This review is for both the Altra Carson TV Stand for TVs up to 70" and the Audio Stand. I purchased one TV stand and two audio stands (both in black/cherry) and they look great as a set. The total set is about 98" wide so you will need a long empty wall if you intend to set up the full set. The items cannot be purchased as a set with the 70" TV stand size. I received the audio stands first so I assembled them prior to receiving the TV stand. It about two hours to put together the two stands. The most challenging part to assemble was the doors as you have to use a guess and check method to get the doors aligned correctly so they do not scratch against the top and bottom when they open and close. The top of the stand is about 55" tall, and you essentially get four shelves on each stand in addition to the storage behind the door. The instructions advise not to put anything on the top of the stand, but if you have something less than five pounds that is not breakable I think it would be safe. The storage area behind the door is very spacious, and I was able to fit about 55 blu-ray discs and almost 100 CDs (I put the CDs in the back and the blu-ray discs in front, so in the picture you can't actually see the CDs).

The TV stand was more time consuming to put together than one audio stand which makes sense because it has many more parts. The box weighs about 98 pounds, so it is strongly recommended to have someone help you move the box especially if it is going to be between floors. When assembling the TV stand, you will need a good deal of floor space to lay all of the pieces and hardware. The directions were very straightforward, and as with the audio stands the door hinges were the most challenging. The instructions do not list a drill as a required tool, but I do not think I could have assembled the doors without one. Without a drill, you would probably need a second person to hold the door in place while screwing. The storage behind the doors on the TV stand do not have nearly as much room as the audio stand, and are more appropriate for remotes, controllers, and manuals than media. Each level of the TV stand has a wide opening for cords in the back, but no real cord management system. I used cable ties and mounts to better organize my cords. I have a 65" TV, and it is about 1.25" away from the edges on each side, so a 70" TV would definitely be the largest size one could have without having the TV extend beyond the edges of the stand.

When put together, the TV stand and two audio stands look like one complete unit as the height of the TV stand is the same as the bottom level of the audio stand. The only change I would have liked is if the entire top of the TV stand was black like the 50" TV stand as the shelves of the audio stand are all black (on the 70" model the center section of the top is black but the sides are cherry). Otherwise this is an excellent looking and very sturdy unit.

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Art-of-Zen Digital

A Simply Stunning, Space Heating Fireplace TV Stand

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021

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It takes a little time to assemble, and the instructions need to be followed carefully, but the sense of satisfaction that occurs once it’s completed is amazing. I’ve had this for 4 years, and every time I see it, it still feels sublime. After being hit by a drunk driver in 2016, then losing my Dad to cancer, I wasn’t able to work for several months. It made it impossible to help my Mom keep her house. There was a large family room with a stunning fireplace, and when I was able to work again, then moved into my new apartment, it wasn’t possible to have a real fireplace. When I saw this faux fireplace TV stand, it felt like it would create a warm space. The fire effects tend to loop and the fireplace element isn’t deep enough to have fully shaped logs, despite that it still looks great due to the warm tones they choose for the logs and the flame effects.

I designed the main open space in my apartment around it, and despite having 25 plus foot ceilings in a New York style loft, it fills the space in well. The color of the finish is very neutral, so it’s easy to match with many different decor styles. With warm ambient lighting, the fire effects look subtle while watching movies, and the actual fireplace has a space heater. Even when using central air, or heat, when I lay down to watch a movie with my girlfriend, it’s nice to have the added heat near the TV.

It has a nice amount of storage space for game and BluRay boxes, as well as cables. The back of the TV stand, behind where the fireplace is, has a hallow space. This is essentially where wires can be hidden to make this stand close to flush with the wall. I’m thankful my friend helped me put it together, even though it could be done by one person, it goes much more smoothly, and quickly, with two people. The only advice I can give is to be gentle with the screws because each piece of the TV stand assembly is relatively delicate. That being said, I’ve trusted it for the last 4 years to hold up my 70” 4k TV, in addition to my receiver, and my game systems. There’s really not much else to say because I absolutely love it, as well as the way it compliments the main space in my apartment.

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Odtayspam

Looks great, high value

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023

Color: BlackStyle: 50" TVVerified Purchase

I'm extremely pleased with this product. I'm using it as a table for a practice guitar amplifier and to store associated instrument needs. This unit is sturdy and looks much more expensive than my expectations for particle board furniture.

Assembly took 90 minutes (I'm experienced in assembling furniture). The directions were diagram only and easy to follow. The parts were well labeled and each of the hardware components were in separate bags. A few learnings and pro-tips:

1. Use both large and small-sized Phillips screwdriver heads

2. Before installing the doors (L and M), extend the hinges (#8) to the longest depth (see step 9). This step makes it easier to attach the doors so they don't bind.

3. Attach the hinges (#8) to the doors (L and M) before attaching them to the unit (same reason as above). Attaching the hinges to the unit was the most challenging step for me (a flashlight helped).

4. It's easier to peel off the labels on parts N and O before installing than after the unit is fully assembled.

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Johnathan

If you buy this prepare to be frustrated!

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018

Color: CherryStyle: 50" TVVerified Purchase

While I don't doubt this stand will have some longevity and it ends up looking nice after you build it, more than likely you're going to get quickly frustrated at multiple points. Firstly, the manual only shows the bare minimum (as in what should go where) without much direction so if something doesn't feel quite right expect to be contacting them directly because the manual won't do much good for you unless you're already used to building these things yourself.

Secondly, while some parts are fairly easy to install, you're going to have to screw into pre-drilled holes which will require you to brute force (I'd recommend power tools to finish so you don't end up overexerting yourself) them into place at times, which, if you're not used to doing things like that already won't bode much confidence since the manual isn't much help in that regard and you're left wondering if you're doing it correctly (but at least most of the parts are labeled and nicely put into separate bags).

Finally, as some other reviews have stated, skip towards the end of the manual and start on the hinges first. I wished I paid attention to those reviews before I started working on it to save myself from the frustration of trying to make sure the doors are properly aligned. Don't worry about following the manual exactly in the order it's in (even though they recommend it), just as long as you don't pre-emptively put screws in before attaching the main boards together you should be fine.

I went over the main points I had to keep this review simple and informative but I will go over some other points as well that I haven't touched on earlier. Some of the boards will probably have scratches and nicks on them before you even get to put them together (although they won't be noticeable to most people unless they look for them), certain structural boards will feel flimsier than they should until you get to later stages, I had to call someone and they told me this but it's still not a good feeling from a design/builder standpoint, because the holes are pre-drilled don't expect to have an easy time screwing everything in (I especially hated the part with the cam bolts and the video they recommend you watch only makes things more infuriating).

To conclude, it's a nice looking TV stand and I'm sure some could argue I suck at putting it together the manual wouldn't exactly help someone's confidence in putting it together and feeling as though they did everything right since (it almost feels like) it's assumed you'll have an easy time doing everything listed of which your mileage will vary.
I like the way it looks but it's annoying to try and put together with the manual not being much help at all and I can only recommend this to you if you're willing to put yourself through that for the final product.

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