I bought this stand for a new 40 inch flat panel TV. It is the perfect height which makes watching TV a pleasure. My cable box and DVD player fit perfectly on the shelves. The stand comes in more parts than other stands I have bought and it took quite some time to put together. It also took longer to assemble since some parts are made of particle board and I took my time because I didnt want to strip any screws. However, once assembled, it is very sturdy and it looks great. The finish is excellent and cleans easily. I have other pieces of furniture and I think they make a great product at a reasonable price.