Furmax Fireplace Corner TV Stand Review: a compact TV unit with a cozy fake-fire twist

I picked up this Furmax Fireplace Corner TV Stand because I wanted to use a dead corner in my living room and add a bit of fake “fireplace” vibe without doing any real work or drilling. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now with a 55-inch TV on top and a soundbar, plus a game console in the open shelf. So this is not a showroom opinion, it’s how it behaves once it’s built and actually used every day.

First point: this thing arrives in two boxes and it’s heavy. You’re looking at around 80+ pounds total, so don’t plan to drag it alone up three flights of stairs unless you enjoy suffering. One box has the TV stand parts, the other has the 18-inch electric fireplace insert. Mine arrived on two different days, which is a bit annoying, but nothing broke, nothing was chipped, and all panels were straight.

I’m not a pro handyman, just passable with an Allen key and a screwdriver, and that’s about the level you need here. The instructions are pretty clear, parts are labeled, and it’s the usual flat-pack routine: panels, cam locks, wooden dowels, and metal brackets. I took about an hour and a bit doing it alone; with two people 45 minutes is realistic. You do need some floor space to lay everything out.

Overall first impression: for the price, it feels like a pretty solid piece of budget furniture. It doesn’t scream luxury when you get close, but it doesn’t look cheap from normal viewing distance either. If you expect solid wood and heirloom quality, you’ll be disappointed. If you just want a corner stand that looks decent, holds your TV, and throws in a fake flame and a bit of heat, it’s actually pretty convincing so far.

Looking at the price point and what you actually get, I’d say this Furmax corner stand offers good value for money if you specifically want a corner TV stand with an integrated electric fireplace. You’re getting a piece of furniture plus a functional heater and LED flame setup, and the overall quality is better than the cheapest no-name options I’ve seen in big-box stores. It feels sturdy once assembled, the finish is decent, and the fireplace looks good enough for casual use.

Compared to a regular TV stand without a fireplace at a similar price, you can definitely find simpler units that use similar materials but might be a bit wider or have more advanced cable management. On the flip side, stand-alone electric fireplaces or wall-mounted units often cost a good chunk of this price just by themselves. So if you were already thinking of buying both a stand and a small heater or electric fireplace, this combo makes sense financially.

Where the value is slightly less convincing is if you don’t care about the heater at all and just want pure storage and a TV base. In that case, you might prefer a longer, more spacious unit for the same money. Also, assembly is not five minutes; you need time, space, and ideally two people, so factor that in. If you hate assembling furniture, that’s a hidden “cost” you should keep in mind.

Taking into account the Amazon rating (around 4.7/5 with over a hundred reviews), my experience lines up with that: not perfect, but solid for the segment. The main trade-offs are typical of flat-pack furniture: MDF instead of solid wood, some fan noise when heating, and slightly limited width. If those are acceptable to you and you like the idea of a corner unit with a built-in fake fireplace, the price feels fair and even a bit on the good side.

Design-wise, the main thing going for this stand is the corner layout. The back is shaped to sit flush into a corner, which really helps if you’re tight on space or you hate seeing cables and empty space behind your TV. In my case, it cleaned up an awkward corner that was just collecting dust and random boxes before. Once installed with the TV on top and a couple of framed photos on the side, it looks pretty tidy and intentional.

The color is called “LED Antique White.” In real life, it’s more of an off-white / light beige with a slightly weathered look. Don’t expect real distressed wood, it’s still a printed finish on particleboard/MDF, but from the couch it passes for a light, neutral unit that goes fine with grey or beige walls. If your decor is ultra-modern glossy black and chrome, this will look more on the classic/farmhouse side. If you have a more relaxed or coastal style, it fits in pretty easily.

The glass doors on the side cabinets add a bit of visual interest and keep it from looking like a solid block of fake wood. The handles are simple metal pieces, nothing fancy, but they’re practical and easy to grab. Hinges line up fine once you adjust them a bit. One thing to note: it’s not a huge stand, so if you put a 55-inch TV on it, the screen slightly overhangs the sides visually. It still fits and feels safe, but don’t expect a wide margin around the TV like you see on very long consoles.

The LED fireplace in the middle is obviously fake, but it does its job: you get moving vertical flames and lighting behind a glass front. The flame effect looks decent in a dim room, a bit less convincing in bright daylight. The overall design, with the fireplace insert framed by the cabinet, gives the illusion of a built-in unit, which is pretty nice considering you just plugged it into the wall. So in terms of looks, I’d say: good for the price, not luxury, but definitely not cheap junk either once it’s assembled and dressed with a TV and some decor.

As a TV stand, storage is actually one of the strong points here. You get a reasonably deep open shelf in the middle above the fireplace insert, and two side cabinets with glass doors. The open shelf is good for devices that need ventilation and remote access: consoles, cable boxes, routers, or a small center speaker. I’ve got a console and a small media box there, and there’s still some space left for a few game cases.

The side cabinets are more flexible. You can use them for DVDs, books, board games, or even small baskets to hide clutter. The glass doors protect from dust but still let you see what’s inside, which is handy if you actually want to display things like decor, candles, or collectibles. The shelves inside feel sturdy enough for everyday items. I wouldn’t load them with heavy dumbbells or stacks of big textbooks, but for normal living-room stuff, they hold up fine.

The top surface is wide enough for a 55-inch TV without feeling like it’s going to tip, and the stated 220 lb weight limit gives some margin. I wouldn’t personally push it anywhere near that, but with a standard modern TV and maybe a soundbar and a couple of small decor items, it feels very safe. The corner design also helps the stability because the weight is wedged between two walls instead of floating in the middle of the room.

In daily use, doors open and close smoothly, no squeaks or misalignment so far. Cable management is the only area that’s just “okay”. There are basic cutouts at the back, but nothing fancy like hidden channels. I ended up using a couple of cheap cable clips and zip ties to clean things up. So overall, from a usability standpoint, storage is practical and layout makes sense, but don’t expect advanced cable routing or super deep shelves for big AV receivers. For a normal living room setup with a console, streaming box, and a few accessories, it works well.

Let’s be clear: this is MDF and particleboard, not solid wood. If you’ve built IKEA-style furniture before, you’ll feel right at home. Panels are pre-drilled, edges are finished, and everything goes together with cam locks, dowels, and a few metal brackets. The boards feel fairly thick and heavy, which is a good sign. It doesn’t flex or wobble when you push on it once it’s fully assembled and tightened properly.

The frame uses a solid MDF structure and there are metal reinforcement brackets in a few key spots, especially around the base and the top where the TV sits. That’s probably why they can claim the 220 lb weight limit. I’m nowhere near that with my setup (55-inch TV, soundbar, and a couple of small items), and it feels completely stable. I tried gently pushing and shifting it and there’s no creaking or scary movement. For a corner piece, it locks in nicely against the walls and feels anchored.

The finish is a painted/laminated surface. Up close, you can tell it’s not real wood grain, but it’s even and doesn’t look sloppy. I tested cleaning it with a lightly damp cloth as they recommend, and it wipes clean pretty easily. I wouldn’t leave standing water or use harsh chemicals on it, but for everyday dust and fingerprints it’s fine. Edges are decently finished; I didn’t have any sharp corners or peeling veneer out of the box.

The fireplace insert itself feels like typical electric heater quality: metal housing, glass front, plastic trim. It slots into the cutout and screws in from the sides. Once installed, it sits flush with the front and doesn’t rattle. The fan noise is noticeable when the heater is on, but not outrageous. Overall, the materials are clearly budget-level but not flimsy. You just need to treat it like what it is: a mid-range piece of furniture, not something you’ll move 20 times or abuse with heavy impacts. If you assemble it carefully and don’t over-tighten and strip screws, it feels like it will last several years in normal use.

On the performance side, there are really two things: how the fireplace looks and how it heats. For the look, the vertical flame effect is actually better than I expected at this price. You can adjust brightness and there are multiple lighting levels, so you can go from a faint glow to a more intense flame. In the evening with lights dimmed, it gives a nice cozy vibe. In bright daylight, it just looks like a screen with moving lights, nothing special, but that’s pretty standard for these electric inserts.

The heater part is where you need to manage expectations. It’s fine for taking the chill off a small to medium room, or for use in a bedroom or office. In my case, in a medium-sized living room, I could feel the warmth in the area directly in front of the stand after about 10–15 minutes, but it doesn’t replace central heating. One of the Amazon reviewers said the same: good as a helper, not enough to heat a whole living room by itself. That matches what I’ve seen. It’s more like a strong space heater built into a TV stand, not a primary heat source.

The fan noise is audible but not crazy. If you’re watching TV at a normal volume, you’ll hear a light hum when the heater runs, but it didn’t bother me much. You can also run the flame effect without the heat if you just want the look. The safety feature where the fan runs for about 30 seconds after you switch off the heater is a bit odd the first time you notice it, but it’s there to cool the unit down, and it’s mentioned in the manual, so it’s normal behavior.

The remote control is simple: on/off, temperature/heat modes, brightness, and timer. Mine worked out of the box, but I saw one review mention they had a bad remote that the seller replaced quickly. So there might be an occasional dud remote, but support seems responsive. Overall, as a fake fireplace with a bit of functional heat, it gets the job done. If you go into it thinking it’s mainly decor with bonus warmth, you’ll probably be satisfied. If you expect it to heat a big open-plan space, you’ll likely be disappointed.

On paper, the Furmax Fireplace Corner TV Stand is a media console designed for corners, with room for TVs up to 55 inches, and an 18-inch electric fireplace insert in the center. The top is rated to hold up to 220 pounds, which is more than enough for a normal flat-screen TV plus maybe a soundbar or two small speakers. The unit itself is about 47.2 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 31.7 inches high, so it’s not huge. In person, it looks more compact than some of the pictures suggest, which is good for smaller rooms but something to keep in mind if you were hoping for a long, wide media wall.

You get three main storage zones: an open center compartment above the fireplace insert, and two side cabinets with glass doors. Inside the side cabinets, you can store stuff like DVDs, small consoles, board games, or random living room clutter. The glass doors help keep dust off but still let you see what’s inside, which is useful if you actually use the shelves for electronics or decor instead of just hiding junk. The open shelf in the middle is where I put my console and router so the ventilation and signal are fine.

The electric fireplace is basically a plug-in heater with LED flames and mood lighting. It runs off a standard 110–120V outlet, and you control it either with buttons on the unit or with the included remote. You can adjust flame brightness and there are multiple lighting levels (they say 14 levels). There’s also a timer and a built-in heater function. The fan keeps running for about 30 seconds after you turn off the heat, which is mentioned in the manual, so it’s not a defect, just how it cools down.

In day-to-day use, the product is basically three things at once: a TV stand, some extra storage, and a small supplemental heater with a fake fire look. If you treat the heater as a bonus, it’s pretty good. If you buy this mainly as a serious heat source for a big living room, you’ll probably be underwhelmed. As a compact, corner-friendly media unit with a bit of ambiance, it checks most of the boxes it promises on the listing.