WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand Review: a budget-friendly way to get heat, storage and a fake fire in one

I bought the WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand mainly because I was tired of having a basic TV bench and a separate space heater in the living room. I wanted something that looked a bit nicer, could handle a 55–65 inch TV, and gave off some heat without dragging out a noisy heater every winter. This one kept popping up with decent reviews and a price that didn’t make me choke, so I went for it.

Out of the box, the first reality check: it comes in two separate packages. The TV cabinet is one box, the fireplace insert is another. In my case, the cabinet came one day and the fireplace insert showed up the next day. Not a big deal, but if you’re planning to build and use it the same evening, keep that in mind. You might end up staring at an empty hole where the fireplace should be for 24 hours.

I’ve been using it for a few weeks in a medium-sized living room with a 55" TV on top. I’ve used the heater on both levels and played with the flame brightness at night while watching TV. So this is not a quick “I opened the box and it looked nice” review. I’ve actually lived with it: TV on top, consoles in the middle, junk hidden behind the doors, and the fireplace running in the evenings.

Overall, it does what it promises: holds the TV, gives you storage, and adds some heat and fake flames. It’s not perfect, and you can feel it’s a budget piece in some details, but for the price it’s pretty solid. If you’re expecting high-end furniture, you’ll be disappointed. If you want something that looks decent, works, and doesn’t wreck your budget, it’s honestly not a bad deal.

Price-wise, this WLIVE fireplace TV stand sits in that mid-budget zone: not dirt cheap, but far from the high-end stuff. Considering you get a TV stand, storage, and an electric fireplace with heater built in, the value is pretty solid. If you were to buy a separate TV console plus a halfway decent electric fireplace heater, you’d easily spend more than this total. So on a pure “what do I get for my money” level, it’s hard to complain too much.

The trade-offs show up in the materials and the small details. It’s particle board, the top doesn’t feel premium, and the acrylic doors have a bit of flex. If you’re super picky about furniture quality, you’re better off spending more on a solid wood stand and a separate nicer fireplace. But if your main goal is a good-looking, functional unit that warms the room and hides clutter, this hits that target without blowing the budget. The heating actually works well enough to be useful, and the flame effect is decent for the price range.

Another point for value: the storage is genuinely practical. You get an open shelf for consoles and boxes, plus two closed sections with adjustable shelves. That’s more useful than some stands that are mostly open and show every cable and controller. The auto shut-off timer, remote control, and ability to run flames without heat are the kind of small features that make it feel like you’re getting a complete package rather than a cheap gimmick.

So in terms of value, I’d say this: it’s a good buy if you accept that it’s budget furniture and treat it like that. You get looks, heat, and storage for a fair price. There is better quality out there, but you’ll pay quite a bit more. For most people who just want a decent-looking TV stand with a cozy fake fireplace for winter evenings, this hits a pretty nice price-performance balance.

From a few steps back, the design is actually pretty nice. The black finish looks clean and modern, and it fits well with most living rooms that have darker furniture or a neutral theme. If you’ve seen those Pinterest-style setups with a TV over a fireplace, this gives you a lighter, cheaper version of that look. The proportions are decent: it doesn’t look too low or too tall under a 55–65" TV, and the fireplace in the center breaks up the usual boring rectangle of a plain TV stand.

The corrugated acrylic doors are probably the most interesting design choice. They’re semi-transparent, so you can’t clearly see the mess inside, but light still goes through. The practical thing is you can still use remotes with the doors closed. I tested it with a cable box and a game console sensor and had no issues. Up close, you can tell it’s acrylic, not glass, and it has a bit of flex if you push it, but visually it does the job. If you’re picky about materials, you’ll notice it’s not high-end. If you just want something that looks decent when you’re sitting on the couch, it’s fine.

The handles are simple metal pulls with a slightly retro vibe. They’re not heavy-duty hardware, but they don’t feel like they’ll fall off either. The open middle shelf is practical: it fits a console and a streaming box side by side, and the back has enough space to route cables without too much pain. One thing to note: the stand isn’t very deep (14.6"), so if you have bulky gear, measure it first. Some older consoles or big receivers might stick out more than you’d like.

Overall, the design is more about looking decent in a normal living room than impressing anyone up close. You can see the seams, the cam-lock holes, and the fact that it’s flat-pack furniture when you’re standing next to it. But once the TV is on and you’re sitting a few meters away, it looks like a pretty solid, modern TV stand with a built-in fireplace. For the price range, I’d say the design is one of its strong points, even if the details give away that it’s budget furniture.

Let’s be honest: this is particle board with laminate, not solid wood. The panels are standard flat-pack quality. The bottom base is thicker (around 3 inches) and feels sturdy, which helps with stability. The top panel is where you can feel the cost-cutting a bit more. It’s fine for a TV and a few decorative items, but when you knock on it you can tell it’s not heavy, dense wood. One Amazon reviewer mentioned the top feeling a bit less sturdy than the rest, and I’d agree. It’s not flimsy, but you don’t get a premium feel either.

The side panels and shelves feel okay. They’re thick enough that you don’t worry about them snapping when you put a stack of games or books on them. The adjustable shelves in the side cabinets are handy, and the pegs fit well. I’ve moved the shelves up and down a couple of times to fit different stuff and nothing got loose or wobbly. The doors are acrylic, not glass, and you can feel a bit of flex if you press in the middle, but for regular use (opening, closing, using remote through them) they’re fine. They hang straight and don’t scrape.

Hardware-wise, it’s the usual mix of cam locks, dowels, and screws. Nothing fancy, but the pieces lined up and there weren’t any mystery holes or missing parts in my box. The hinges for the doors are basic but work smoothly once you adjust them. The fireplace insert is metal and glass, and that part actually feels more solid than the wood part. It slides into the opening and sits snugly without gaps on the front, which helps the whole thing look more put-together.

If you’re used to IKEA or similar brands, this is roughly in that same ballpark. It feels like decent budget furniture that you assemble once and then try not to move too often. I wouldn’t want to drag it around the room every month, but as a stationary TV stand, it feels stable. For the money, the materials are acceptable, but don’t expect it to feel like a heavy, long-term piece you’ll pass down to your kids.

The stand arrives in two boxes: one for the cabinet and one for the fireplace insert. In my case, they didn’t come on the same day, which is slightly annoying but not the end of the world. The packaging is actually better than I expected for the price. There’s thick foam and even wooden sheeting inside to keep panels from snapping or getting crushed. My boxes had a couple of dents from shipping, but the pieces inside were fine—no chipped corners or cracked panels.

Inside, everything is labeled and bagged. Screws and hardware are separated and marked, which helps a lot once you get into the build. The instructions are pretty clear with pictures. You do need to pay attention to orientation of panels and holes, but that’s standard flat-pack stuff. A few Amazon reviewers said they did it alone in about 2 to 3 hours. That matches my experience: I did it solo, taking my time, and it was a solid evening project. It’s not technically hard, just a bit long and repetitive. There are a lot of steps (around 30+), so don’t start this at 10 pm thinking you’ll be done in 20 minutes.

The tools included are enough to get the job done, but if you have your own screwdriver, use it. It goes faster and you’ll be less annoyed. The heaviest part is flipping the unit once the main frame is assembled. If you’re not very strong or you have back issues, having a second person for that step helps. One reviewer mentioned being 5'2" and managing it solo by tilting it slowly, and that’s pretty much how I did it too. Just don’t rush that part or you risk stressing the joints.

Overall, packaging and assembly are in the “annoying but acceptable” category. Nothing was missing in my kit, holes lined up, and the fireplace insert slid in without drama. It’s not a quick 20-minute build, but it’s also not some nightmare puzzle. If you’ve ever built IKEA furniture, this is roughly the same level of effort—maybe a bit more tedious because of the extra pieces for the doors and fireplace opening.

Once it’s fully assembled and in place, the stand feels pretty stable. The 3-inch thick bottom helps a lot with that. With my 55" TV on top, plus a soundbar and some decor, there’s no wobble when I walk past or lightly bump into it. They rate it for 110 lbs on top, and based on how it feels, that sounds reasonable. I wouldn’t push it much past that, but for a standard flat-screen setup it’s fine. If you have kids or pets, it doesn’t feel like it’s going to tip over easily, especially if you’re smart and anchor your TV separately if it’s on legs.

That said, you can tell this isn’t designed to be moved around a lot. It’s flat-pack particle board, so if you drag it across the floor or move it from room to room repeatedly, you’ll probably start to stress the joints and cam locks. This is the kind of furniture you build once in the room where it will live and then mostly leave alone. The doors have stayed aligned so far, and the shelves haven’t sagged with normal use (games, books, some electronics). I haven’t loaded it with heavy hardback books across the whole width, and I probably wouldn’t.

The finish itself is decent. It hides dust and fingerprints pretty well in black, but like any laminate, it can scratch if you’re careless. I’d avoid sliding metal objects directly on top. Use felt pads under speakers or decorations and you should be fine. One user mentioned the top feeling a bit less robust than the rest, and I agree: you can feel more give there if you lean on it. It’s not going to collapse under a TV, but I wouldn’t sit on it or use it as a bench.

Overall, durability is acceptable for the price. It’s not heirloom furniture, but it doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall apart in a year either if you treat it like what it is: an affordable media console that stays in one place. Assembly quality matters a lot here. If you rush, skip screws, or don’t tighten things properly, you’ll get creaks and misaligned pieces. Take your time during assembly and it holds up reasonably well.

The fireplace is the main reason to buy this instead of a plain TV stand, so let’s talk about how it actually performs. It has 5 flame brightness levels and 2 heat settings. The flames are obviously fake, but at night they look decent. I wouldn’t call it super realistic, but it’s good enough to give that cozy vibe when the main lights are off. You can run the flames without heat, which I’ve done quite a bit in the evening just for background ambiance while watching TV.

On the heat side, it’s basically an electric space heater built into a cabinet. For a medium-sized living room, the higher heat setting makes a noticeable difference after 15–20 minutes. It’s not going to heat an entire big open floor plan, but if your living room is average size, it takes the chill off nicely. The lower heat setting is more of a gentle warmth. I like that you can set a timer up to 7.5 hours, so if you’re the type to fall asleep with the TV on, you don’t have to worry about it running all night. The auto shut-off is a good safety plus.

The fan noise is there, but it’s not crazy loud. With the TV at normal volume, you don’t really notice it much. If the room is totally quiet and you only have the fireplace on, you’ll hear the fan hum, but it didn’t bother me. The remote works fine from the couch; I can switch brightness, heat, and the timer without getting up. Also, the fact that the corrugated acrylic doors let the remote signal through is genuinely practical. I kept my cable box and console sensors behind the doors and didn’t have to open them every time.

In daily use, the fireplace part actually feels like the best feature of this whole thing. It gives you that fake-fire look, some actual heat, and simple controls. It’s not high-end, and it doesn’t have fancy color options or app control, but for basic warmth and atmosphere it gets the job done. If you’re buying this mainly for the heater and flames, you’ll probably be satisfied as long as your expectations stay realistic for the price.

On paper, the WLIVE Fireplace TV Stand is a 58-inch media console that fits TVs up to 65 inches, with an 18-inch electric fireplace insert in the middle. The overall dimensions are about 58" W x 14.6" D x 27" H, so it’s not super deep. That’s good if you’re tight on space, but don’t expect to stuff huge AV receivers or massive speakers inside. It’s made from particle board (they call it wood, but let’s be real, it’s particle board with laminate) and has a bottom that’s about 3 inches thick to keep it stable.

The layout is pretty straightforward: open shelf in the middle above the fireplace for consoles, boxes, or a soundbar, and two side compartments with adjustable shelves and corrugated acrylic doors. The doors are a bit of a hybrid: they let light through and let remote signals pass, but you can’t really see the mess inside clearly. That’s honestly one of the things I liked most because I can hide cables, controllers, and random junk without the whole living room looking like a storage closet.

The fireplace insert itself has 5 brightness levels for the flame and 2 heat settings. You can run flame-only (no heat) or flame + heat, and there’s a timer that goes up to 7.5 hours. It comes with a remote, which is basic but does the job. No smart features, no Wi-Fi, nothing fancy. Plug it in, use the buttons or the remote, done. It’s basically a space heater with a fake fire slapped in the front.

In terms of capacity, they claim it holds up to 110 lbs on top. I’ve got a 55" TV, a soundbar, and a couple of small decorations up there and it feels stable. I wouldn’t stack a full home theater plus heavy speakers on it, but for a normal living room setup it’s fine. So overall, what you get is a mid-range, flat-pack TV stand that combines storage, fake fireplace, and heater into one unit. Nothing fancy, but fairly practical.