Stand

The stand holds the TV upright on furniture. It must carry the set's weight, stop it wobbling and spread the load so it doesn't tip when bumped. Depending on the model it is a central pedestal or a pair of feet near the ends.

Its strength comes from steel. The core is stamped from steel sheet, sometimes with bent tubes or welded brackets, and coated against rust. Steel is strong and stiff, and its weight low down helps keep the TV stable. Over it goes an outer cover of ABS plastic, injection molded to the designer's shape and given a matte, glossy or metal-look finish. The cover clips or screws onto the core, and the stand is fixed to the TV with screws into the back chassis.

Stands are made to come off, since many TVs end up on a wall mount instead. Other stands are cast aluminum or die-cast zinc, or all plastic for small sets. Falling televisions injure children every year, so many TVs come with anti-tip straps that tie the set to the wall or furniture.