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Here at Big AV we have always done our very best to bring you the best selection of good value TV stands and TV units in the UK, we have worked to source quality TV stands from top brands like Alphason and Norstone, and we think we’ve done it again with our exclusive range of budget TV stands by Aquila AV technology. The new black glass TV stands are available in a choice of 3 sizes, the smaller 800mm TV unit is perfect for all 26″-37″ LCD TV’s, the medium sized (1000mm wide) TV stand will comfortably accomodate all makes and models of flat TV sized from 32″ up to 47″ and for those of you who have just purchased a new Sony, Panasonic or Samsung TV in a larger size of up to 55″ the 1200mm wide Aquila base TV stand will fit the bill perfectly.

Aquila BAS50 TV Stand

Despite the low price tags the new Aquila stands certainly do not compromise on quality, each of the toughened glass shelves has been tested to BS6026 standards. The black TV stands have a space saving corner shape, helping to reduce the amount of floorspace needed to accomodate your TV and giving you more flexibility with your interior design. As with the vast majority of our TV furniture the new TV stands feature a cable management system. In terms of value we think these stands offer much more than other TV stands and TV Cabinets offered by leading retailers, with a lower price and dare we say it more stylish design when compared side by side against this TV stand from Comet and we even beat the price of supermarkets have a look at the TV stands available at Sainsbury’s to see what we mean. So regardless of whether you have the new LG TV or a Sony internet TV visit our website or call or friendly customer service team and get yourself a quality corner TV stand without breaking the bank.

Gecko Furniture have launched a stylish new cantilever TV stand, the Gecko Orbit ORB1000 is a high quality TV stand designed to fit all major brand badges and models of LCD, LED and Plasma TV screens sized from 26″ up to 50″. The Gecko Orbit is supplied with a wide variety of screws and fittings so regardless of whether you have a Sony TV, Samsung TV or LG TV it should be a simple procedure to get it mounted onto the new Gecko TV stand.

The Gecko Orbit is available in a choice of 5 finishes, you can choose the cantilever TV stand in gloss black, gloss white, gloss red or as a wood TV stand walnut and light oak wood effect finishes.

Gecko Orbit ORB1000-GB Gloss Black

All of the models feature piano black glass shelves, the colour choices apply to the rear panel of the TV stand. The three shelves are well supported and easily capable of supporting AV equipment & HiFi equipment such as DVD players, games consoles and Sky boxes.

Gecko Orbit ORB1000-GW Gloss White £249.99

Gecko Orbit ORB1000-WNT Walnut £249.99

As always with Gecko TV stands and TV cabinets the Gecko Orbit is practical as well as stylish, the TV stand features cable management ports in addition to magnetic panels, this combination of features makes it easy to hide unsightly wiring from view. The TV stand also features a swivel bracket which rotates approximately 30 degrees in either direction. Rubber isolation pads on the underside of the base ensure that both video and audio reproduction is enhanced when compared with a typical cantilever TV stand.

We currently have all of the finishes of the Gecko Orbit ORB1000 in  stock and ready to be dispatched on our next day delivery service.

Some TV stands and TV cabinets may have been around a while but they remain as popular as they ever have been, take a look at 3 TV stands which just keep on selling, all 3 of these stands blend quality with value, luckily its out job to ensure we have plenty in the warehouse ready to deliver on a next day service.

The Stilexo STUK TV stands have always been popular, but we have yet again seen a surge in sales of both the Stil Stuk 2053 and the Stil Stuk 2052, these cantilever TV stands represent fantastic value for money at only £99.99 and £84 respectively and they are available in a choice of either clear glass and silver or black glass and chrome finishes. Stilexo offer a convenient alternative to wall mounting a television for all makes and models of LCD and Plasma TV’s sized up to 42″.

The Gecko Impro IMP900-GB is a stylish corner TV cabinet, the gloss black version is one of our best selling TV stands and has been for the past 18 months, and it’s not difficult to see why, the combination of tasteful aesthetics, stylish and practical design and Gecko build quality has meant that this particular TV stand has found it’s way into countless UK homes. The Gecko Impro corner TV stand is available in a choice of black, white and walnut finishes.

Gecko TV stands have also enjoyed great success with their Reflect series of TV cabinets, available in a choice of gloss black, gloss white or walnut finishes, the Gecko Reflect TV cabinet is also available in a choice of 3 sizes. Stocks of the gloss black REF1100-GB are currently limited so please get in touch to enquire about stocks.

We sell a truly huge range of TV furniture, but some TV stands are more popular than others, here is a run down of our customers favourites.

Aquila CRV1100:

A budget cantilever TV stand, a new addition to the Big AV website. The Aquila CRV1100 TV stand is made from a combination of glass and metal, the cantilever TV mount enables a TV to be suspended in the air above the stand, this creates a look similar to that of a wall mounted TV, but removes the hassle and allows your TV to be repositioned in the room easily.

Aquila CRV-1100 TV Stand £79.99

At only £79.99 including VAT and next day delivery its no real surpise this TV stand is flying out of our warehouse.

Gecko Reflect REF1100-GW:

The Gecko Reflect REF1100-GW is a high specification TV cabinet from the Gecko furniture range. The gloss white TV cabinet has proved to be very popular, the quality gloss white finish combined with the toughened, piano black glass top gives the TV cabinet a fresh contemporary look.

Gecko Reflect REF1100-GW TV Cabinet £249.99

The Gecko Reflect REF1100-GW is compatible with the Gecko Multi-Fit mounting bracket which is also available in white. Numerous manufacturers now produce white LCD TV’s and white Plasma TV’s and the Gecko Reflect is the perfect match.

Alphason ARC800/3 TV Stand:

Alphason TV stands have always been popular here, and the Alphason ARC800/3 and it’s bigger brother the ARC980/3 are currently the most popular TV units from the Alphason TV furniture range.

Alphason ARC800/3 TV Stand £99.00

The Alphason is a true bargain at just £99.00.

Aquila TVW-1200:

The Aquila TVW is a wood TV stand which can support larger screens of up to 55″ in size. The TV stand features tempered glass shelving and real walnut wood veneer sides, surprising for a TV stand at this price point.

Aquila TVW-1200 Wood TV Stand £149.99

The Aquila TV unit impresses even more when you reach the checkout with a price of just £149.99.

Gecko Impro IMP900-WNT

The Gecko Impro has always been popular but we have noticed a surge of late. With a corner friendly design, a quality walnut finish and the stylish looks associated with Gecko TV stands, the IMP900-WNT has made it’s way into the living rooms of many UK customers.

Gecko Impro IMP900-WNT Corner TV Stand

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Gecko are continuing to expand their range of TV stands and TV units in 2011, with a number of new arrivals. As always with Gecko Furniture the new TV stands and TV units look to blend contemporary aesthetics with useful features to create TV stands which are both practical and stylish.

The Gecko Eclipse is an open TV stand featuring toughened, scratch resistant black glass shelves and a wooden trim available in a choice of black, white or walnut finishes.

Gecko Eclipse ECL1100-WNT

The Gecko Eclipse has an elegant floating design yet the structure is deceptively strong, a steel strengthened framework ensures each of the floating shelves can support an impressive 40kg, allowing the Gecko Eclipse to comfortably house a larger TV in addition to a multitude of home cinema units. The Gecko Eclipse is compatible with the optional MBM1000 range of mounting brackets so it can be converted into a stylish cantilever TV stand also.

The Gecko Axis is a stylish cantilever TV cabinet, with a high gloss black finish, the curved design and quality finish make it a perfect match for the new ranges of LCD, LED, Plasma and 3d TV’s. Features of the Gecko Axis AXI1100 include twin media storage drawers, cable management and a swivel mounting bracket.

Gecko Axis AXI1100-GB

Gecko have also launched a quality Hifi stand the Gecko Tower TOW500. The Gecko TOW500 delivers impressive acoustic performance despite it’s budget price tag. A steel frame is combined with wooden shelves, the combination of materials reduces resonance and improves audio playback from quality HiFi components.

Gecko Tower TOW500 Hi-Fi Stand

Looking to order Norstone TV stands, click the following link to view the full Norstone TV stand and TV cabinet range.

Norstone are a well established European manufacturer of TV stands and TV furniture, until recently Norstone only offered the Esse and Piu ranges of TV stands in the UK, but Big AV are delighted to announce the arrival of some beautiful new TV cabinets from Norstone.

The Norstone Lunde is a classy new TV unit suitable for TV screens sized from 32″ up to 55″ and at only £349.99 the Norstone Lunde represents true value for money.

Norstone Lunde TV Cabinet

Featuring a drop down flap, cable management and a high standard of finishing we are expecting the Norstone Lunde to be one of our most popular TV cabinets.

The Norstone Saeby is a striking cantilever TV stand featuring a glorious gloss white finish.

Norstone Saeby Cantilever TV Stand

Cantilever TV stands are becoming more and more popular as a highly convenient alternative to wall mounting a television. The Norstone Saeby is a class leading cantilever TV unit which exudes quality from each and every component it is made from.

The Norstone Cinema is a large TV cabinet suitable for televisions sized up to 60″.

Norstone Cinema TV Cabinet

With a unique bamboo finish the Norstone CInema would make a tasteful addition to the interior design of  most living rooms.

When flat screen and Plasma TV screens were first released on the market glass TV stands were released as a modern and practical solution for housing these new thin TV sets. However as time has passed TV furniture has become more sophisticated than ever before, no longer are TV stands and cabinets designed with only function in mind. A large number of manufacturers produce high quality TV cabinets in a range of tasteful finishes.

Although some consumers are unsure about TV furniture, as the need for TV furniture is quite a new concept many consumers do not think about a TV cabinet in the same way as they would a bedroom set, a dining table or a new leather sofa.

The dining table is a place close to our hearts. It symbolizes the center of the home and family activities to most of us and when we decorate our homes, there is always some part of us that wants to keep that traditional view of the dining area. A range of contemporary dining tables are available online and in store and consumers have always had a huge selection to choose from.

TV furniture however is different, even though Plasma, LED and LCD TV stands are a piece of furniture which will be seen and used on a daily basis many consumers are apprehensive about purchasing quality TV & AV furniture. Big AV specialize in TV stands and TV cabinets from a wide range of manufacturers offering a large variety ensuring quality and value throughout. The new Gecko TV cabinets offer modular designs and intelligent performance features and Jahnke TV cabinets are also a popular choice for consumer with a wide range of LCD, LED and Plasma TV cabinets in wooden TV stands. Most of our cainets are made from real wood veneer, this is because solid oak furniture may warp due to the heat emitted from AV equipment.

Here at Big AV we are always looking to improve upon our customer servicin all departments, we have had recent requests to stock office furniture in addition to our wide range of TV stands, TV furniture and TV cabinets. Like the glass TV stand there is now a wide range of glass office furniture. Why should you have to put up with a boring MDF desk from Ikea?

The TV stand world was once very similar, the explosion of trendy glass stands has enabled us to provide you the consumer with a huge range of TV stands for flat panel TV’s to improve the aesthetics d atmosphere in your living room, whilst we were once limited to selling glass TV stands a great variety of wood TV stands have now emerged onto the market.

Office furniture would be a whole new sector for us at Big AV and we are leaving it up to you the consumer to decide if you would like us to stock it. There are already good websites out there providing home office furniture but we think that our satisfied customer base should hopefully provide enough word of mouth promotion, so let us know what you think, should we sell just TV stands or move into the office furniture market.

The TV furniture market is buoyant and ever expanding as more people come to realise a TV stand is not just a functional necessity but it can also be a stylish piece of furniture in it’s own right. In the UK alone there are over 30 quality manufacturers producing quality AV furniture for all tastes and budgets.

Glass TV stands are the norm, these have been manufactured since the emergence of flat panel televisions, the most popular manufacturers of glass TV stands include Optimum international, Stilexo and Portability. Available in clear glass, black glass with a mix of black legs, chrome legs, silver legs and brushed steel supports. Glass TV stands come in a range of sizes, they are usually found in a three shelf variety. Corner shapes, oval TV stands and taller TV stands are all available from online retailers like ourselves.

TV cabinets are the markets latest trend, high quality wooden cabinets with luxurious finishes like BDI’s natural stained cherry and espresso on oak. Gloss black TV cabinets have also proved to be popular evidenced by the huge sales of the Techlink Opod and Techlink Ovid ranges of cabinets.

Cantilever TV stands are a more modern concept and suspend the Plasma, LCD or LED TV in mid air giving a similar effect to a wall mounted TV screen. This idea is becoming more and more popular as parents prefer the safety of a TV which is positioned higher and the public have now come to realise wall mounting is actually a complex procedure which will require alot of thought to ensure wiring is convincingly concealed.

Visit our web site for a great range of all types of TV stands.

Once considered a functional commodity item, TV stands and TV cabinets have risen up from their dismal eighties existence and stepped into the modern world with ultra funky and stylish designs. Considering how much you will spend on your TV, and on other pieces of furniture like modern coffee tables, dining tables and home office furniture it does make sense to purchase a quality TV stand as this is one piece of furniture you will see every day.

Some manufacturers prefer to produce TV stands and TV cabinets which ooze quality through  sleek understated design, the BDI range of TV cabinets is particularly popular and despite it’s premium price tag, BDI satisfy customers with superlative design and build quality which is unsurpassed in the current UK market, our personal favourites include the BDI Marina cabinet and the BDI Vista cantilever TV stand.

Techlink on the other hand have produced funky designs in high gloss finishes. The Techlink Opod has been one of the 2009 TV stand success stories, with an essence of sixties style combined with a modern finish the Techlink TV stand is the perfect accompaniment for modern town houses and town centre flats, Techlink have also created a larger version of the TV stand for LCD and Plasma screens sized up to 40″. Aailable in ultra high gloss white, black and red the stands will add abit of style and flavour to any living room.

Check out our website for the latest TV stands and new TV furniture releases.