This stand works perfectly for my needs - the height is good for viewing from my chair.  I can also bring it closer or put it farther back when I am not looking at it.  The shelf is handy.  The whole thing looks good and doesn't dominate the room.  I watch TV in my living room because if I didn't I wouldn't use the room,  But I don't want it to be the center of attention. The tech who put it together liked it so much she was going to get one for her mother!