Solid Oak Open Back Hi-Fi Unit with Vinyl Record Storage
£810.00
Our solid oak open back Hi-Fi unit with vinyl record storage is expertly designed for audiophiles and AV enthusiasts who require superior ventilation and effortless cable management. Handcrafted from premium, solid European rustic character oak, this bespoke open back Hi-Fi stand provides organised storage for your turntable, amplifier, receiver, and treasured vinyl collection while allowing optimal airflow for heat dissipation.
The open back design is essential for modern HiFi equipment. Amplifiers and receivers generate significant heat, and a closed back can trap warm air and cause overheating. By removing the back panel, this unit allows continuous airflow around your equipment, prevents heat build-up, and provides discreet, unrestricted access for power cables, speaker wires, and interconnects. The solid oak top provides a stable, vibration-resistant platform ideal for record players and turntables, while open shelving below offers organised storage for AV equipment and vinyl records.
As authentic bespoke handmade furniture makers, we handcraft every open back Hi-Fi unit from scratch in our Lincolnshire workshop in Louth. We do not stock mass-produced imports, veneered media units, or flat-pack furniture. Because each piece is made to order, this open back design can be fully tailored to your equipment and space. Whether you need specific shelf heights for a large amplifier or receiver, additional cable access, reinforced top for a heavy turntable, bays for 12-inch vinyl records, or additional drawers for accessories, our workshop team will build it precisely to your dimensions.
Every unit is built using 100 percent solid, kiln-dried rustic character oak throughout. No veneers, MDF, chipboard, or softwood are ever used. Constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery for exceptional strength and hand-finished to a high standard, this solid oak open back Hi-Fi unit is engineered to support heavy HiFi equipment and last for generations. Explore our rustic oak TV units for matching media furniture or view our full handmade furniture collection
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Product Specifications
- Dimensions start from approximately: Width 80 cm | Height 80 cm | Depth 50 cm
- Design Concept: Solid oak open back Hi-Fi unit with vinyl record storage. Open back design for superior ventilation, heat dissipation, and effortless cable management for amplifiers and AV equipment.
- Material Construction: 100 percent solid kiln-dried European rustic character oak. Zero veneers, MDF, chipboard, or softwood.
- Solid Oak Throughout: Solid oak construction throughout including top, legs, and shelves. Open back for ventilation.
- Design Configuration: Open back Hi-Fi unit with open shelving for turntable, amplifier, and AV equipment. Lower bays designed for vinyl record storage.
- Ventilation Benefit: Open back allows continuous airflow around amplifiers, receivers, and AV equipment to prevent heat build-up and overheating. Ideal for valve amplifiers and high-power equipment.
- Cable Management: Open back provides unrestricted access for power cables, speaker wires, HDMI cables, and interconnects. No need for drilled cable holes.
- Vinyl Storage Capacity: Bays sized to fit standard 12-inch vinyl records. Can be tailored for single or double row record storage to suit collection size.
- Turntable Support: Substantial solid oak top provides stable, vibration-resistant platform for record players and turntables.
- Frame Character: Solid oak construction with solid oak legs and frame. Features natural knots, grain variation, small splits, and organic texture.
- Joinery Method: Traditional mortise and tenon joinery engineered for strength, durability, and heavy AV equipment weight.
- Custom Design Service: Fully made to order and made to measure. Bespoke widths, heights, shelf spacing, number of bays, and drawer options available to customer dimensions. Open back standard, closed back available on request.
- Workshop Service: Bespoke handmade directly by our skilled craftsmen in Louth, Lincolnshire. Not resold from third parties. Handmade since 2007.
- Available Finishes: Natural Oak Oil, Clear Wax, Medium Oak Wax, and Dark Oak Wax. All hand-applied oil and wax finishes.
- Assembly Required: Delivered fully assembled. No flat-pack assembly required.
- Country of Origin: Designed, handcrafted, and hand finished in Louth, Lincolnshire, UK.
Delivery & Production Times
- Handmade Lead Time: Built from scratch in our UK workshop. Standard timber preparation, crafting, hand finishing, and quality control checks typically take 6 to 8 weeks, depending on current workshop order volumes.
- Safe Delivery: Carefully packaged and delivered directly to your door by our trusted furniture courier team. Fully assembled where possible.
- Delivery Locations & Quotes: Standard delivery covers mainland England and Wales. For deliveries outside mainland England and Wales, including Scotland, offshore islands, and Northern Ireland, please contact us directly for a delivery quote before ordering.
- Custom Sizing & Design Enquiries: Need a specific width or shelf height for your amplifier? Contact our workshop team for a free bespoke quote. We can build to your exact equipment dimensions and ventilation requirements.
FAQ
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Q: Are you a direct workshop or an online retailer?
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A: We are authentic bespoke handmade furniture makers crafting every piece by hand to order in our Lincolnshire workshop in Louth. We do not buy in or resell mass-produced imports or flat-pack furniture.
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Q: What is the benefit of an open back Hi-Fi unit?
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A: An open back allows continuous airflow around amplifiers and receivers which generate significant heat. It prevents overheating, extends equipment life, and provides unrestricted access for cables and wiring. It is ideal for valve amplifiers and high-power AV equipment.
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Q: Can you make it with a closed back instead?
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A: Yes. This design is shown with an open back for ventilation, but we can build it with a solid oak back panel if preferred. Both options are fully bespoke. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
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Q: Is this unit solid oak throughout?
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A: Yes. We use 100 percent solid European rustic character oak for the entire unit, including top, legs, and shelves. Never veneers, MDF, chipboard, or softwood.
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Q: Will it support a heavy turntable and amplifier?
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A: Yes. Built with thick solid oak and traditional mortise and tenon joinery, this open back Hi-Fi unit is engineered for heavy AV equipment. The solid oak top provides excellent stability for vibration isolation.
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Q: How should I maintain the oak finish?
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A: Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid chemicals and excessive moisture. Re-apply a high-quality clear furniture wax or oil every 6 to 12 months to protect the timber and keep it nourished.
