We have been in our house for 6 years and have had our flat screen TV sitting on the left side of our beautiful dresser.  You get the picture. I had looked for TV stands when we first moved in and gave up.  We didn't want the TV mounted to the wall and this stand came along and it fits our need. My husband was skeptical and had to admit AFTER assembling it (ok, that wasn't much fun) that it's perfect. I wish I had found this 6 years ago! Great quality, sophisticated and can fit in with many decors.