Wide handleless drawers give this stand a clean unbroken front, which matters under a television — handles and knobs create visual clutter directly below the screen, exactly where your eye rests all evening. The TVM1280 pairs that with a low profile design that keeps the screen at seated eye level, a glossy dark glass or composite top that wipes clean, and a central cabinet with a subtle vertical accent pull for equipment that needs ventilation. The metallic beige or taupe finish and recessed plinth base make it read as a fitted piece rather than a freestanding box, which is a considerable step up from a standard TV table.
Specifications
| Model | TVM1280 |
| Design | Low profile with recessed plinth base |
| Top | Glossy dark glass or composite |
| Storage | Wide handleless drawers and a central cabinet |
| Finish | Metallic beige or taupe |
Buying guide
Set the screen so its centre sits at seated eye level, which for most sofas means a unit no taller than about 50cm — a screen too high is the most common living room mistake. The stand should be at least as wide as the television, ideally wider. Use the central cabinet for equipment that generates heat, such as a decoder or console, since a cabinet with a door needs ventilation more than a drawer does. Plan cable routing before pushing it back to the wall, and dedicate one drawer to cables.
How it compares
Against a tall media cabinet, a low stand keeps the screen at the correct height for seated viewing. Against a stand with handles, handleless drawers keep the area under the screen visually clean. Against wall mounting, a stand gives storage as well as support.
Frequently asked questions
How high should a TV stand be?
Low enough that the screen's centre is at seated eye level - for most sofas, no taller than about 50cm.
Where should the decoder go?
In the central cabinet, but check ventilation - equipment that generates heat needs airflow, and a closed cabinet traps it.
Should the stand be wider than the TV?
At least as wide, ideally wider. A stand narrower than the screen makes the arrangement look top-heavy.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- TVM1278 TV Media Console with Pull-Out Storage Drawers, Marble Pattern
- FCT 1280 Coffee Table with Dark Tempered Glass Top and Storage Cabinets
- FCT1279 Dark Marble Coffee Table with Storage Drawers and Tapered Metallic Legs
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
How high should a TV stand be?
Low enough that the screen's centre is at seated eye level - for most sofas, no taller than about 50cm.
Where should the decoder go?
In the central cabinet, but check ventilation - equipment that generates heat needs airflow, and a closed cabinet traps it.
Should the stand be wider than the TV?
At least as wide, ideally wider. A stand narrower than the screen makes the arrangement look top-heavy.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.