Furniture Files

Entertainment Wall Unit by Legacy Furniture

The conversion to digital television has been put off until June 12th by an act of Congress, and entertainment furniture manufacturers are hoping that the delay will provide a sales opportunity.

Flat Panel TV Stand by Bush Furniture

Consumers with older TV’s can prepare themselves for the switch by purchasing a new television with a digital tuner. And chances are, they will be buying a larger, flat panel television that won’t fit in their old entertainment center.

They’ll be looking for an entertainment center that can accomodate a flat panel television, like the beautiful Entertainment Wall Unit by Legacy Classic Furniture, or for a more modern look, an HDTV Stand, like this one from Bush Furniture.

For more information on the digital transition, go to http://dtv2009.gov

New Office Star Elliptical TV Stand

Office Star, a leading manufacturer of office chairs and home office furniture, launched a new line of entertainment furniture at the recent Las Vegas Market.

The contemporary flat panel TV stands are part of the Elliptical Collection, and feature a sleek, oval shaped design with shelves made of tinted, tempered glass.

Masterpiece Aged Cognac Jewelry Armoire by Powell

Powell Furniture, maker of accent furniture, bedroom furniture, and entertainment furniture, among other things, has six new product lines that it will unveil at next week’s Las Vegas Market.

Powell has researched the best products, pricing and merchandise for success in the current market.

Tom Liddell, Senior VP of national sales, said the furniture in the new lines has been researched for popularity, high retail impact and potential impulse buying.

Each package of products has a theme: Color Story, Masterpiece, Door Busters, Recliner and Table Specials, Cedar Chests, and Jewelry Armoires and Vanities.

Powell is showing their new products starting today at the World Market Center, A-753.

The Las Vegas Furniture Market begins in 4 days, on February 9th, and goes through the 13th. Each year, exhibitors use this market to launch new products in every market category, from office furniture to entertainment furniture, lighting to storage, bedroom furniture to dining furniture.

This year’s market promises to be impressive, with over 5 million square feet of showrooms and exhibits, and over 1,500 exhibitors.

Furniture industry veteran Chuck Reilly has accepted a new position with furniture company Lifestyle Solutions as senior vice president of sales and marketing.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Lifestyle Solutions team,” said Reilly. “This company has a sound Web-based business model and is in tune with the needs of today’s consumer.

Lifestyle Solutions is a manufacturer of everything from fine bedroom furniture, to dining room furniture and entertainment furniture. For a wide selection of Lifestyle Solutions furniture, and for all your furniture needs, go to iFurn.com.

Rialto Platform Bed By Lifestyle Solutions

Check out this cute, funny video on the tip-testing done by Bush Furniture to ensure child safety on all their Plasma and HDTV Stands:

For all your entertainment furniture needs, go to iFurn Furniture for a great selection.

Lehigh TV Console with Lift

Flat Screen Plasma TV’s are becoming more and more popular, and the upcoming switch from analog to digital signal is expected to increase demand even more.

Still, there will always be those with formal living rooms who will want the TV to be hidden when it is turned off.

Rather than hiding it within the cabinet doors of a traditional TV armoire, many are now turning to Plasma TV Lifts. The narrow depth of flat screen TV’s, some less than two inches, allows for beautiful cabinets that can stealthily house your TV, and have plenty of useful storage space left over for your TV components.

For a wide selection of entertainment furniture to meet all your needs, turn to iFurn Furniture.

Promenade Collection Sectional Sofa by Coaster

So CNN is reporting from the 42nd annual International Consumer Electronics Show that marketing high-tech gadgets may be a struggle.  That’s an understandable worry–yet in my not-so-humble opinion, I have a suspicion that Scott Steinberg, publisher of DigitalTrends.com, hit the nail on the head when he anticipates an upswing in in-home entertainment.  “History proves that even during times of recession, people are willing to invest heavily in great escapes, and products that take their mind off the concerns and vagaries of everyday life,” he opines, according to the CNN story.

We’re seeing so much available cool stuff every day–flat screen TVs, touch-screen cell phones, the wow-worthy HD tech–that it seems we’re living in our own science fiction world.  And in terms of value, these are items that look like a better investment than, say, a trip to Six Flags or a diamond necklace.

The mantra for the coming decade may be “the family that plays at home together saves together.”

Contemporary Eastchester Television Console and Flat Panel Hutch from Encore Home Entertainment

So how to make sure your surroundings are as cool as your toys?

Make one more investment: in your entertainment furniture.  I’m thinking theater seating, entertainment centers.  Building your own escape room where you can watch Batman or invite your friends over to play Rock Band.  For instance, living room sectionals, long viewed as a luxury, are actually pretty practical in this setting.  They last for years, accommodate friends and houseguests, and are perfect for families who want to stay physically close while pursuing different activities.

With the right choices, you won’t ever want to leave the house again until times get better.

Wichita, Kansas (PRWEB) November 3, 2008 –

Sales of Entertainment Furniture Rise

With the threat of economic recession ever looming, families are reigning in their spending on certain luxuries, and spending more evenings at home in front of the television. The travel industry has been one of the first to suffer, with most major airlines reporting a steep decline in passengers fares in September, and hotel occupancy rates down 5% from last September. Hotel room cancellations are on the to rise, even at deluxe four and five star hotels, which previously had not yet felt the pinch of the slowing economy. Families are rethinking even simple Holiday excursions, and economists say it could be more than a year before travel rebounds from this downslide.

The travel industry is not the only area to suffer. According to recent online surveys by Jupiter Research and PricewaterhouseCoopers, because of the economy, people are cutting back significantly on all of the following things:

* Movies (32% less)
* Dining Out (27% less)
* Vacations (44% less)
* Driving (63% less)
* Shopping (60% less)

So where is the silver lining behind this dark cloud? When purse strings are tightened, people will still spend money on entertainment as a means of escapism. With families spending so much time at home in their living rooms, money is being spared to make their TV watching experience more comfortable and enjoyable. What are they buying? New recliners, theater seating, entertaiment centers, and flat panel plasma televisions. Where do they buy it? Online. In order to get the most for their money, more people are turning more to online furniture retailers.

If you’re looking for entertainment furniture, iFurn.com is having a Fall Home Entertainment Sale, with up to 55% off on select home theatre seating, recliners, and entertainment centers, including those large enough to accomodate large plasma and HDTV consoles. iFurn.com is the low price leader of entertainment centers sold online, and offers free shipping and white glove delivery. Click for more information on iFurn’s Fall Home Entertainment Sale .