Simons Maison
Dark Brown Laminate Tv Unit 72"
This dark brown laminate TV unit is a low rectangular media console designed for organizing audiovisual equipment. It features four enclosed drawers, a central compartment with adjustable shelving, push-to-open doors, and cable-management holes. Made from laminate with imitation wood on the sides, it measures 71 inches wide, 15.5 inches deep, and 23.75 inches high, and requires assembly.
- Color
- Dark Brown
- Material
- laminate with imitation wood finish
- Category
- Furniture > Entertainment Centers & TV Stands
Color
Size
Specifications
Dark brown laminate TV unit with modern design, four drawers, and adjustable shelving.
Four enclosed storage drawers, central adjustable shelving, push mechanism doors, cable management holes, solid construction on legs.
- Color
- Dark Brown · brown
- Material
- laminate with imitation wood finish
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 71x15.5x23.75 in
- Category
- Furniture > Entertainment Centers & TV Stands
Additional Attributes
- dark brown laminate
- imitation wood finish on sides
- minimalist modern rectangular shape
- solid construction on thick sturdy legs
- four enclosed storage drawers
- central adjustable shelving
- doors with push mechanism
- four cable management holes at back
- assembly required
- hardware and instructions included
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Dark Brown Laminate TV Unit (72") offers a durable, scratch- and fade-resistant laminate finish on a particle board core, designed in Canada, for $428 CAD ( $130 less than comparable imports, with two additional drawers). It fits TVs up to 82 inches (75 lbs on its 71-inch top) and includes rear cable pass-through holes and enclosed storage to hide media and wiring. However, full-size AV receivers overhang by 3+ inches, requiring careful routing; also, spills at seams must be dried promptly to prevent core swelling. Assembly needs a Phillips screwdriver and two people. Part of the Maison collection, it coordinates with other Simons furniture.
- Value
At $428 CAD, it costs $130 less than a comparable 72-inch import while adding two drawers.
Why this is supported
Catalog compared this unit to the JVNOXK 72-inch dark brown laminate console sold at US Target and the Monarch Specialties Owen 72-inch stand.
$415.00 reg $580.00
target.com– the Target unit's base price, converting to roughly CAD 560, while the Simons unit lists at CAD 428 and offers two drawers versus the competitor's two cabinets. The Owen stand is priced at
$389 $489 -$100
chevous.caand offers only two cabinets without drawers, whereas the Simons unit provides four drawers and a central cabinet, giving buyers more storage for a modest premium.
- Design and material
Particle board core with durable laminate finish on all sides; designed in Canada.
Why this is supported
The unit uses a particle board core covered with laminate that is moisture resistant, non-porous, and lightfast, so it resists scratches, spills, and fading.
moisture resistant, non-porous
egger.comand
Laminate surfaces are lightfast, meaning they stay true to their colour over time, even in direct sunlight.
egger.comThe laminate is applied uniformly on all sides, avoiding the cheap back-panel look. A Q&A response confirms:
The product is finished in dark brown laminate with an imitation wood look on all sides
Is the imitation wood finish on the sides consistent in color and texture with the front, or is there a noticeable difference?Additionally, the unit is
Designed in Canada
modesens.complacing it in Simons' Maison collection, which offers a coordinated room aesthetic. However, the particleboard core at seams can swell if spills pool, so prompt drying is needed. As the manufacturer advises:
Avoid exposure to water of any type
blog.artonemfg.com- TV size compatibility
Fits TVs up to 82 inches and supports up to 75 lbs on its 71-inch top.
Why this is supported
The retailer states in a Q&A that
it can accommodate TVs up to 82 inches and a top weight of up to 75 lbs
What is the maximum TV size or weight that this unit can safely accommodate?This covers nearly all consumer TVs currently available.
- AV receiver fit
Full-size receivers overhang 3+ inches; cable holes allow clean routing without pulling from wall.
Why this is supported
The shelf depth is 15.5 inches as specified. A classic full-size receiver such as the Yamaha DSP-A1 has a depth of
Depth = 473mm/18-3/4 in. is the size of a Yamaha DSP-A1.
avsforum.com, resulting in an overhang of over 3 inches. However, the stand features
, which allows HDMI and power cables to be routed cleanly without forcing the receiver away from the wall, making the overhang a practical tradeoff.
- Storage and cable routing
Rear cable pass-through holes and enclosed storage keep all media and wiring out of sight.
Why this is supported
The stand features
Four enclosed storage drawers and central storage space with adjustable shelving
modesens.comwith
Doors with push mechanism
modesens.com, and four rear cable pass-through holes, so cables can
pass straight through the back instead of draping over the sides
povison.com. This design hides everything that creates the wiring mess: components, power strips, and excess cable.
- Cable management
Rear cable holes and enclosed storage hide all devices and cord clutter
Why this is supported
The four rear cable holes (
Four holes for sorting cables at the back
modesens.com) combine with the enclosed storage (
Four enclosed storage drawers and central storage space with adjustable shelving
modesens.com) and push-to-open doors (
Doors with push mechanism
modesens.com) to allow all devices and cord clutter to be hidden, leaving only the TV visible. The system meets the expert criterion:
The best tv stand cable management doesn’t just hide cords; it hides everything that creates them. Look for cabinets or drawers deep enough to hold a full power strip, excess cable length and even a small router.
povison.comThe rear cutouts permit cables to exit straight back:
Look for TV stands with rear grommets or cutouts so cables can pass straight through the back instead of draping over the sides.
povison.comThe 15.5-inch depth works for most devices, though a full-size AV receiver (
Depth = 473mm/18-3/4 in. is the size of a Yamaha DSP-A1
avsforum.com) may require moving the stand slightly forward.
- Fade resistance
Dark brown tone remains colour-stable in direct sunlight.
Why this is supported
The laminate surface is engineered to retain its colour over time, even in direct sunlight.
Laminate surfaces are lightfast, meaning they stay true to their colour over time, even in direct sunlight.
egger.com- Water resistance
Resists spills and water rings; promptly dry seams to avoid core swelling.
Why this is supported
The laminate's non-porous surface provides effective moisture resistance.
moisture resistant, non-porous
egger.comhowever, the particleboard core is vulnerable at seams and edges, so standing water must be avoided.
Avoid exposure to water of any type
blog.artonemfg.com- Scratch resistance
Wear layer resists scratches and stains; more durable than wood veneer.
Why this is supported
A transparent wear layer, tested against impact and abrasion, protects the decorative paper.
At EGGER, extensive testing of our laminate surfaces demonstrates further resistance to impact, abrasion, scratches and stains.
egger.comThis construction makes laminate furniture more scratch- and stain-resistant than real wood veneer.
Laminate furniture creates the look of real wood grain using synthetic materials that are lighter and much more scratch- and stain-resistant than wood.
blog.artonemfg.com- Maintenance
No polish needed; clean with damp cloth only.
Why this is supported
Because laminate is non-porous, furniture polishes and waxes are unnecessary and can damage the surface. Routine dusting and occasional cleaning with a damp cloth and mild soap are all that's needed.
- Top weight capacity
Top holds up to 75 lbs, accommodating most TVs up to 82 inches.
Why this is supported
The listing does not specify weight limits, but Q&A respondents refer to similar Monarch models:
similar Monarch 72-inch TV stands in dark brown laminate list a top weight capacity of 75 lbs
What is the maximum weight capacity of the top surface and the adjustable shelves?and
it can accommodate TVs up to 82 inches and a top weight of up to 75 lbs
What is the maximum TV size or weight that this unit can safely accommodate?. These estimates provide a practical guideline until official specs are available.
- Assembly
Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver and two people; plan cable routing via back holes.
Why this is supported
The product Q&A states,
We recommend having a Phillips head screwdriver; a power drill with a screwdriver bit can speed up the process.
Does assembly require two people, and what tools are needed (e.g., screwdriver, drill)?and adds that
While one person can manage, two people are helpful for positioning the unit during assembly.
Does assembly require two people, and what tools are needed (e.g., screwdriver, drill)?The product description also references
Four holes for sorting cables at the back
modesens.com, so users should plan cable routing during assembly.
- Care
Promptly dry spills at seams to prevent particleboard swelling.
Why this is supported
The laminate surface is described as
moisture resistant, non-porous
egger.comby the manufacturer, but the seams and edge banding remain the primary failure points. A furniture care guide warns:
Avoid exposure to water of any type
blog.artonemfg.com. The edge banding acts as a seal; if it becomes loose or cracked, water can reach the particleboard core, causing swelling and distortion. The construction includes
a transparent overlay is added on top of the decorative paper layer
egger.com, which protects the surface but not the seams. Users are advised to keep liquids away from joints and to dry any spills immediately to prevent damage.
- Cleaning
Clean laminate with damp cloth and mild soap; avoid furniture polish.
Why this is supported
Laminate requires specific care because
laminate is not porous like wood, typical furniture polishes will not clean it.
blog.artonemfg.comInstead, the recommended cleaning method is:
the best way to clean laminate furniture is with soap and water. Using a warm, wet microfiber cloth, wipe down the surface to remove dust and dirt. Follow up with a dry microfiber cloth to soak up any moisture left behind.
blog.artonemfg.comThis ensures that no moisture lingers at seams, addressing the primary failure point.
- Finish consistency
Laminate color and texture are identical on all sides.
Why this is supported
The manufacturer's Q&A confirms that
The product is finished in dark brown laminate with an imitation wood look on all sides, so the color and texture should be consistent across the front and sides.
Is the imitation wood finish on the sides consistent in color and texture with the front, or is there a noticeable difference?. Further technical documentation shows that the laminate construction includes a transparent overlay that
To protect the print and heighten abrasion resistance, a transparent overlay is added on top of the decorative paper layer
egger.com, and that the surface is
moisture resistant, non-porous
egger.comand
lightfast, meaning they stay true to their colour over time, even in direct sunlight
egger.com. The unit's hidden storage (four drawers and a push-to-open cabinet) also maintains the clean front line. However, exposed edges and seams
Avoid exposure to water of any type
blog.artonemfg.com, as moisture can cause swelling that disrupts the surface.
- Design provenance
Part of Simons' Maison collection, designed to coordinate with other furniture in the range.
Why this is supported
The 'Designed in Canada' label
positions this unit as part of Simons' in-house Maison collection
Value against other 72-inch laminate TV stands — designed_in_canada_provenance, meaning it belongs to a coordinated series. This label
can be a deciding factor for buyers who prefer a coherent room aesthetic curated by a known Canadian retailer
Value against other 72-inch laminate TV stands — designed_in_canada_provenance. Compared to imported 72-inch laminate stands like the JVNOXK at
$415.00 reg $580.00
target.comand the Monarch Specialties Owen at
$389 $489 -$100
chevous.ca, the Simons Maison unit at CAD $428 offers an extra drawer and the coordination value of Canadian design.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Low rectangular dark brown laminate TV console with a recessed base stretcher and two block end legs, featuring flush drawer and door fronts with horizontal recessed pull grooves and visible wood grain pattern on the laminate surfaces.
- Overall shapeLong low rectangular cabinet with a flat top surface, straight vertical side panels, and a recessed open plinth running between two solid block legs at the left and right ends.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.33 (high) - Front layoutFront has multiple flush panels: a pair of central larger door panels and smaller rectangular drawer/door panels at each side; front faces are flat with no protruding knobs, instead showing horizontal recessed grooves as integrated pulls.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.49 · w 0.76 · h 0.25 (high) - Top surfaceFlat top surface in the same dark laminate, used to display decorative items; edges are square with a slight visible seam where top meets sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (high) - Base constructionOpen recessed stretcher between the two end block legs sits under the cabinet, creating a lifted appearance and a shallow shadow under the unit.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.84 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface textureVisible horizontal wood grain pattern printed on the dark laminate finish across top and front panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.75 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Styled room shot showing the product placed against a light wall with a mirror and wall sconces above, decorative objects on the top, and a patterned rug in front; soft even lighting with subtle shadows.
- Wall decorArched rectangular mirror with a thin metallic frame centered above the cabinet and two vertical brass wall sconces symmetrically placed left and right of the mirror.
3 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.11 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Top styling propsSeveral decorative props on the cabinet top including a shallow oval bowl toward the center-right, a small pedestal dish on stacked books at left-center, and two tall slender candle holders with lit candles at right.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.48 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Rug and floorPatterned area rug with muted beige and blue motifs covers the foreground floor in front of the cabinet; a narrow strip of bare floor is visible between cabinet and rug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft ambient lighting from the left produces gentle highlights on the cabinet top and faint shadows beneath the unit and decorative objects.
Colors
dark walnut brown· cabinet surface#3E3026- Overall shapeLong low rectangular cabinet with a flat top surface, straight vertical side panels, and a recessed open plinth running between two solid block legs at the left and right ends.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a dark brown wood-grain laminate TV unit showing the right-side drawer stack with two drawers pulled open and a left cabinet door open to reveal two interior shelves holding stacked plates and a shallow bowl; top surface holds a small stack of books.
- Top surfaceFlat rectangular top panel with dark brown wood-grain laminate finish and slightly beveled front edge; two books rest on the left side of the top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.66 · h 0.15 (high) - Right drawer facesTwo horizontal drawer fronts at right with matching dark brown wood-grain laminate and no visible external handles; drawers are partially open showing inner drawer sides and metal cam fittings.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.38 · h 0.26 (high) - Left cabinet doorSingle vertical cabinet door on left of the drawer stack is open outward; door matches the dark brown wood-grain laminate and has square edges with no visible handle.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Interior shelving and contentsTwo interior shelves visible behind the open door; top shelf holds a shallow oval bowl with mottled beige and brown coloring, lower shelf holds a small stack of round beige ceramic plates.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Drawer inner edge detailInner sides of drawers are visible and show the same dark laminate inside with metal screw heads or cam fittings visible on the side wall near the front.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Books on topA small stack of books sits on the left part of the top surface, with visible black spines and white title text on the middle book.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Book spine title 1“HELMUT NEWTON LEGACY”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (high) - Book spine imprint 2“TASCHEN”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high) - Top book edge text“BROOKLYN PHOTOGRAPHS NOW”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Image shows the furniture placed on a neutral floor with a portion of a patterned rug at the bottom right; background is a plain light wall. The shot is a close detail view with soft studio lighting and mild shadows under the unit.
- Floor and rugSmooth neutral-toned floor surface visible beneath the unit and a patterned textile rug fragment visible in the lower right corner.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.95 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Wall backgroundPlain off-white or very light beige vertical wall behind the unit, evenly lit.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up, slightly right-facing frontal angle that crops out the leftmost and rightmost edges of the full unit to focus on the cabinet door and drawer detail.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from above-left producing gentle shadows beneath the drawer fronts and inside the cabinet.
Colors
dark walnut brown· exterior panels and drawer fronts#4A362Adeep brown· interior shelves#3A2C24warm beige· stacked platesmottled beige brown· oval bowlblack and white· books on top- Top surfaceFlat rectangular top panel with dark brown wood-grain laminate finish and slightly beveled front edge; two books rest on the left side of the top.
- 03
Product
Open cabinet compartment of a dark brown laminate TV unit showing interior shelf, two circular cable pass-through holes, a stack of beige ceramic plates on the lower shelf, and a right-side door with exposed metal hinge hardware.
- Cabinet interior geometryRectangular open storage cavity with a horizontal fixed or resting shelf dividing the compartment into upper and lower bays; interior faces show the same dark brown wood-grain laminate as the exterior.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (high) - Cable pass-through holesTwo circular cable pass-through holes cut into the back panel, one located in the upper bay and one aligned with the lower bay; holes show the light-colored wall behind.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.17 · y 0.40 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high) - Shelf surfaceFlat horizontal shelf surface with visible wood-grain laminate finish and slight sheen, producing a darker plane inside the compartment.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Stacked platesA small stack of round, shallow beige ceramic plates placed on the lower shelf toward the center front; plates show a matte finish with subtle speckling.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Right door and hinge hardwareRight cabinet door opened outward revealing two exposed metal European-style hinges mounted on the door edge and inner frame; hinge plates are bright metallic and secured with visible screws.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Left door partial viewLeft door panel visible at the left edge of the image showing the same dark brown wood-grain laminate and squared edge profile.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.60 (high) - Top edge and front plinthTop front edge and lower plinth of the unit visible as continuous dark brown laminate strips framing the compartment; finish matches cabinet surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.07 · w 1.00 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Indoor staged shot showing the cabinet against a light-colored wall and sitting on a light floor with a patterned area rug visible at the bottom edge; soft studio lighting with mild shadowing inside the cabinet.
- Background wallSmooth light-colored wall visible through the cable holes and above the unit.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high) - Floor and rugLight neutral floor surface with a patterned fabric rug visible at the bottom of the frame; rug shows muted colors and floral/ornamental motifs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft lighting with mild shadowing inside the cabinet cavity and faint highlights on the metallic hinges.
Colors
dark brown wood· exterior panels and shelves#3D2C21metallic silver· hinge hardwarebeige ceramic· stacked plates#BCA383- Cabinet interior geometryRectangular open storage cavity with a horizontal fixed or resting shelf dividing the compartment into upper and lower bays; interior faces show the same dark brown wood-grain laminate as the exterior.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Media centre
The item came in so many pieces and the packaging was terrible. Many broken or damaged items. I will be returning it.