Chat with us, powered by LiveChat

French TV Cabinets

TV cabinet needs to earn its spot in the living room by doing more than just holding the screen, since it's usually one of the largest pieces of furniture people look at every day. Our French TV cabinet range covers corner units for awkward room layouts, larger 4 door designs for a main living room wall, and antique white or antique black finishes to suit either a classic or more contemporary scheme.

14 Items of 14

per page

14 Items of 14

per page

Corner Units for Awkward Room Layouts

A corner tv cabinet is shaped specifically to sit flush into a room corner rather than taking up space along a flat wall, which makes it a practical option in smaller living rooms or rooms with an awkward layout. This shape does mean less overall storage than an equivalent straight cabinet, so it suits rooms where floor space matters more than maximum storage capacity. If your room has a genuinely flat, uninterrupted wall to work with, a straight cabinet will usually give more usable space for the same footprint.

Door Configurations and Cable Management

A 4 door tv cabinet gives the most enclosed storage in this range, useful for hiding media players, consoles, or general clutter completely out of sight. A 2 door design offers a similar look on a smaller scale, while an open shelf cabinet skips doors entirely, which suits anyone who wants easier daily access to equipment without opening and closing cabinet doors. Whichever configuration you choose, check the internal cable routing before ordering if you plan to keep equipment plugged in inside a closed cabinet.

Antique Finishes and Oak Alternatives

An antique french style tv cabinet in antique white or antique black brings a more traditional look, suited to living rooms already built around similarly finished furniture. An oak tv unit gives a plainer, natural wood alternative for rooms leaning toward a more contemporary or rustic scheme. Since the tv cabinet tends to sit at eye level as a focal point, the finish here often has more visual impact on the room than a smaller piece like a side table would.

Sizing a Cabinet to Your Screen and Wall

A tv cabinet should generally be at least as wide as the screen it's supporting, ideally wider, so the cabinet doesn't look visually undersized once the screen is in place. Measure the wall space available too, particularly for a 4 door design, since the extra storage comes with a larger footprint than a simpler open shelf unit.

Handmade Furniture, Not Flat Pack

Every tv cabinet in this range is built and finished in our own workshop rather than sold as flat pack furniture, which is part of why the doors and internal shelving hold up to daily use. As a family run business, we deliver every order using a two-man team to mainland UK, and we send free paint swatches by post so you can check a finish against your existing living room furniture before ordering.

Related Categories

FAQs

Does a corner tv cabinet hold less than a straight cabinet of the same width?

Yes, the angled shape reduces usable internal space compared to a straight cabinet with the same overall footprint, so it's a trade-off for fitting a corner layout.

Can equipment inside a 4 door tv cabinet overheat if the doors stay closed?

It's worth checking the cabinet has ventilation gaps or cable routing built in if you plan to keep the doors shut with equipment running, rather than assuming any enclosed space is suitable.

Is an antique black finish harder to keep looking clean than antique white?

Dust and light marks tend to show more visibly on a dark finish than a light one, so antique black may need slightly more frequent dusting to keep it looking sharp.

How much wider than my TV screen should the cabinet be?

Aim for at least a similar width to the screen and ideally a bit more, since a cabinet noticeably narrower than the screen can look unbalanced once the TV is mounted or placed on top.

Will an oak tv unit match painted furniture elsewhere in the room?

Natural oak can sit well alongside painted pieces if the room already mixes wood and painted tones, though it's worth checking a swatch against your existing furniture before committing.

People Also Search For

Corner TV cabinets UK | 4 door media cabinets | Antique white TV units | Oak TV cabinets | French style entertainment units | Black TV cabinets

Our Reviews

Why Choose Us

Delivery

Delivery

We offer a two-man delivery service for every order and delivery to mainland UK. We aim to fulfil deliveries within 10 working days of receiving goods into our warehouse. You will be offered a time slot based on our courier's availability in your area.
Quality Guarantee

Quality Guarantee

All our products are carefully made in our own workshop with a commitment to quality, durability and value. We are dedicated to excellent craftsmanship and finishing touches to suit your unique requirements.
BESPOKE

BESPOKE

We have our own manufacturing workshops and as a result are able to create one-off bespoke products for you. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any projects with us.
Free Swatches

Free Swatches

To check the colour and help you visualise how our furniture will appear in your room, you can order 1–2 samples of whichever finishes you are considering. We’ll send your samples by 1st class post, at absolutely no cost to you.
Crown French Furniture

May called—
your home wants
a glow-up

Crown French Furniture Early May Bank Holiday
% 10 off everything

All pieces · No exceptions · This weekend only

From
Thursday 1 May
Until
Sunday 4 May
Shop the Full Collection