Can you replace the glass top with a different square one? Would the bottom shelf/shelves of the stand be concealed by glass beads?
I used a VTI TV stand in my home for the last 7 years, just recently scrapped, went to wall-mount. It had 2 glass shelves, top and lower. After a few years of use, the lower shelf spontaneously shattered. VTI sold me a new shelf, easy transaction, I think the replacement was about $90.
Picture of the pass through fireplace might help.
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