Media Console with Credenza Base, also known as Entertainment Center or TV Credenza
Storage (Media Console / Credenza Subcategory) · Contemporary Transitional (Early 21st Century) · Unknown mass-market manufacturer, retailer exclusive, or furniture brand typical of national big-box home furnishing stores.
Type
Storage (Media Console / Credenza Subcategory)
Style Period
Contemporary Transitional (Early 21st Century)
Material
Engineered wood core with dark wood veneer, finished with a dark espresso stain and lacquer. Metal hardware pulls and glass panel inserts.
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured between 2005 and 2015 based on style, hardware, and integration with flat-screen television placement.
Dimensions
Estimated height of 30-36 inches, width of 55-65 inches, and depth of 18-22 inches, matching standard media console dimensions for mid-to-large flat-screen televisions.
Origin
Likely manufactured in Asia (China or Vietnam) for the global consumer market.
Designer/Maker
Unknown mass-market manufacturer, retailer exclusive, or furniture brand typical of national big-box home furnishing stores.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market or thrift value between $50 and $150 depending on local demand and exact brand origin.
Description
A functional contemporary media console featuring a bowed center section with two stacked horizontal drawers flanked by two cabinet doors with multi-pane glass inserts. Designed to support a large flat-screen television while providing concealed storage for electronics, media, and living room accessories.
Key Features
Curved or bowed central drawer section, frosted or multi-pane glass cabinet doors, brushed nickel hardware, and dark espresso finish.
Color & Finish
Dark espresso brown stain with a semi-gloss lacquer finish, displaying typical manufacturing sheen and localized surface wear.
Construction Method
Mass-produced flat-pack or factory-assembled furniture utilizing cam-lock and dowel assembly with engineered wood substrates.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Standard commercial manufacturing joinery using factory-machined dowels, cam locks, and pocket screws.
Wood Grain & Species
Synthetic or printed wood grain over an engineered wood substrate, presenting a uniform dark walnut or espresso appearance without natural grain irregularities.
Surface Treatment
Spray-applied pigmented lacquer finish over stained veneer, with minor surface scuffs, scratches, and finish wear consistent with household use.
Upholstery Details
Not applicable to this wooden storage furniture piece.
Hardware & Fittings
Modern brushed nickel or chrome-finish metal half-moon drawer pulls and small round cabinet knobs, appearing to be original factory-fitted hardware.
Origin & Provenance
Likely manufactured in Asia (China or Vietnam) for the global consumer market.
Condition Notes
Good overall structural condition with visible cosmetic wear including surface scratches, finish scuffs on the top surface, and normal household usage marks. Grade: Good.
Interesting Facts
The rise of the media console directly correlates with the transition from bulky cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions to flat-panel displays, which required lower, wider furniture designs.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the modern evolution of the living room as entertainment centers became primary focal points of residential interior design in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Similar Pieces
Often confused with traditional dining room sideboards or buffets; distinguished primarily by wire management provisions and proportions suited for electronic equipment.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft, damp microfiber cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleaners, use coasters to prevent moisture rings, and maintain moderate indoor humidity.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market or thrift value between $50 and $150 depending on local demand and exact brand origin.
Sustainability Notes
Constructed using engineered wood and wood veneers, which maximizes the yield from harvested timber resources, though the materials are generally not easily recyclable at end-of-life.