Black record cabinets
A black record cabinet gives the listening corner a crisp frame: the sleeves stand out and the equipment blends in. Our designs come in plain black or black oak, which shows a wood grain, as low consoles, tall units or metal frames.
Black works against dark walls as well as in light rooms, where it creates an anchor point.
Black for a graphic listening corner
Black is the finish of contemporary living rooms, studios and industrial interiors. It’s a natural match for turntables and amps, which are often black or silver.
Black or black oak
Plain black gives a smooth, understated look. Black oak keeps the texture of wood, which feels warmer. Pigalle and Montmartre come in both: one as a 45 cm low console, the other as an 89 cm tall unit with 4 large square compartments.
Black and metal
Black metal frames combined with wood give more of a workshop feel. Saint-Ouen, in the black finish, adds adjustable RGB LED lighting around its record compartment. Other pieces in this style are grouped in our industrial record cabinets.
Which room?
- Light wall: the black cabinet becomes a visual anchor.
- Dark wall: the cabinet blends in and only the sleeves stand out.
- Wooden floor: the contrast with the floor brings out the line of the piece.
Care
Black shows dust. A dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth is all you need, without abrasive products. Dust the turntable lid too: dust ends up on your records.
Black and lighting
A black cabinet absorbs light. A lamp angled towards the top or a light source nearby makes it easier to lower the stylus and shows off the sleeves in the compartments. Avoid a hot spotlight placed directly above the records, though.
Mixing materials
Black goes just as well with light wood as with brushed metal or leather. A light rug under the listening corner, a few colourful sleeves displayed on the wall or a plant are enough to balance the look.
The practical criteria
Check the size of the top, around 45 × 35 cm for a home turntable, the clear space above to open the lid, and the depth of the compartments, at least 32 cm for LPs. Allow roughly 1 cm of width for 3 to 4 records, depending on their weight. If you have an amp, it needs an open compartment with air around it.
For a softer alternative, see our grey record cabinets, or browse the whole record cabinet collection.