I was very apprehensive about buying this piece because it has an electric fireplace insert. Thought of how will the fireplace heat effect my TV? Thoughts of the functioning of fireplace and the looks of it. All these questions were answered when the Marlow 70" TV stand was put together.
The heat from the fireplace will never effect the TV and the heat of fireplace can be controlled by the enclosed remote setting. There is even a setting for not heat output. This piece looks absolutely stunning and it well made (even though it is made in China)because they had upscale materials to work with. I am so happy with this purchase and will only purchase from Wayside, even for my investment Condo, that is rented in Longboat Key Florida.