Televisons that rise from cabinets?

[Boomer]

I do not know where to start to look for one of those television cabinets that hides the tv until you want to watch it and then it rises up out of the top.

You know how that screen appears on Jay Leno's show. Comes right up and then goes away.

Does anyone know anything about those cabinets?

This is not going to be a giant television, or even all that big.

I just need to try to find out if I am totally out of my league on this one. They may cost more than my feng shui issues are worth. And, of course, it would involve a mechanism of some kind, and that could end up being another issue.

I do not even know how to Google this one. I do not know what to call these things.

Does anybody have any advice or know where to start?

Thanks.

Boomer

[thegreenerside]

google "tv hideaway cabinets"

From a few sites I pulled up it sounds as if they run anywhere between 1500 to 3600 depending on the design.

[Boomer]

Thanks, Greenerside,

I never would have come up with that word to Google.

I just told Mr. Boomer and he is searching already. This is for a room that was not even supposed to have a television. Now I am trying to figure out how to at least make it an invisible television.

Boomer

[graciegirl]

I do not know where to start to look for one of those television cabinets that hides the tv until you want to watch it and then it rises up out of the top.

You know how that screen appears on Jay Leno's show. Comes right up and then goes away.

Does anyone know anything about those cabinets?

This is not going to be a giant television, or even all that big.

I just need to try to find out if I am totally out of my league on this one. They may cost more than my feng shui issues are worth. And, of course, it would involve a mechanism of some kind, and that could end up being another issue.

I do not even know how to Google this one. I do not know what to call these things.

Does anybody have any advice or know where to start?

Thanks.

Boomer

Thank goodness for the great brains in TV. I would have called it a television pop up cabinet doo-dah.

I never knew you had Feng Shui issues. Will you be alright? Did you know that Calvin Klein is not Italian?

This has been an enlightening day.

Boomer. You're the best.

[SteveFromNY]

Boomer - here's a link to one of the sites that sells them. Some of them de,o how they open and close.

http://http://tvstandsdirect.com/shop/browse-design-lift-cabinets-c-23_56.html?gclid=CJmflv7HpZYCFQOuFQodRxYc7g (http://tvstandsdirect.com/shop/browse-design-lift-cabinets-c-23_56.html?gclid=CJmflv7HpZYCFQOuFQodRxYc7g)

[Barefoot]

Boomer, I've been wondering about those pop-up TVs for a while.
You are so funny. :laugh:

Thanka for asking about them.

[mac9]

About 2 months ago, Conway's Furniture in Leesburg had one that could accomodate up to a 46" flatscreen. Don't remember the price, though.

[Boomer]

-- or I could have asked right here on TOTV.

Somehow, I just knew that asking my question on TOTV needed to be the first step. I really had no idea where to start on my own because I did not even know what to call these things, nor did I know if mere mortals could even get one. I had only seen that screen that rises next to Leno, once in awhile.

And now I know what to call them and I know where there are some sites to look and I know that some furniture stores carry them and I know that others are interested, too.

And I learned all that right here on TOTV, in an amazingly short period of time.

Thank you.

I am also wondering if I get one of these, do you think I will have to keep a giant can of WD-40 right next to it? (insert shameless confession here: I just love the smell of that stuff.)

So anyway, thanks again for being so nice and for answering my question.

Boomer

[784caroline]

I looked at all those fancy cabinets for my new LCD. I finally decided on a custom built, wall to wall unit, 146 inches long with an offset center section in both width and height, that will accomodate a 52in LCD, and have on both sides plently of cabinet and shelve space for display and storage. This unit will have custom crown trim, glass shelves with custom lighting shining throughout and smoke glass center doors. For example, my wife wanted display space to show her Christmas Village and now we think this will work.

I found a carpenter who priced this out slightly more than a 100 inch standard entertainment center without all the bells and whisltes....and he was 1/3 the price of most custom carpenders/cabinet makers I received bids from.


You are buying a TV and a furniture cabinet to display it. I would stay away from the "gimicks" of pop up TV shelves!

[sschuler1]

I saw a show on HGTV where the designer used a hideaway tv over the top of a fireplace. The tv was framed like a giant painting over the the fireplace, and when it was off there was a painting in the frame. They pushed a button on a remote control to slide the painting away when they wanted to watch tv. I thought that was pretty slick.

The problem I see with a cabinet is that you can't put anything on top of it or it would get in the way of your tv popping up. I always thought that would look odd with out something on top for decor.

Good luck with your new quest.

[Boomer]

One of the reasons I like TOTV so much is that members are so often willing to answer questions.

When I started this thread a few days ago, I did not even know what these cabinets were called. Now, thanks to TOTVers, I know what I needed to know.

I have decided not to go this route. I think such a cabinet would be too big for the spot I have in mind. And they look like they can get pretty expensive. And I have to wonder about those working parts. Even though I like the smell of WD-40 a lot, I have to think that, after awhile, those moving parts might have some problems.

I just thought I would let you know how it all turned out. I think the television is just going to have to stay right where it is.

And I really do thank all of you. Being able to find answers here sure saved a lot of time.

Boomer

[The Great Fumar]

boomer

a company called " curtis mathis " used to make a couple of these models ............
Should be a dealer somewhere around here ...........

To rich for my blood.........i'm still using a small round 12 inch black and white....and its gas operated.........

Good luck fumar

[Cassie325]

Boomer...I also know that I have heard about "screen savers" for TV's....so you could have your flat screen on the wall...and when not being used for a tv....then you can have it be a Monet or something of your choice...if I find the info I will send to you....may be a little less expensive...but I believe some how you have to have the tv hooked up to your DSL....or high speed internet...if you are interested I will find it for you!

[Boomer]

boomer

a company called " curtis mathis " used to make a couple of these models ............
Should be a dealer somewhere around here ...........

To rich for my blood.........i'm still using a small round 12 inch black and white....and its gas operated.........

Good luck fumar

Fumar,

I remember that television, only ours might have been just an 8 inch. Capehart may have been the brand. And my cousins used to always come over on Saturday night to watch it. Uh oh, now I am sitting here trying to remember what we watched. (I hope somebody can help me with that, too.)

Maybe Milton Berle?? - not sure.

I remember most of the later black and white stuff, but those early 50's shows -- not sure. Of course, I was a fetus at the time watching through my mommy's belly button. Yeah, that's it. That's my story and I am sticking to it.

Boomer

[graciegirl]

Boom.

We got our first TV in '48. You have to remember some of the local stuff. Ruth Lyons? Midwestern Hayride? The great WLW, the nation station, segued into television. In Columbus we had Sally Flowers and wrestling was on a lot in the infancy of TV broadcasting. It was before my time too. I was a gleam in my daddy's eye at the time.

[Boomer]

GG,

I do remember Midwestern Hayride now that you mention it. That one was really early. They were always yodeling. And square dancing.

Yes, GG, we are ever so young, are we not?

Speaking of young, remember when Loretta Young used to open that door and kind of twirl or float into the room, wearing one of those great 50's dresses. Had that been me, somebody would have locked the door and I would have had to kick it in and stumble into the room. But Loretta Young sure could pull it off. I can't remember a thing about her show. I just remember that entrance. (In fact, is that imprinted in my brain from a Carol Burnett Show skit?)

You know, I think I had better shut up now. This is the kind of useless knowledge that I have stuck in my head and once I really start to roll I will not be able to stop.

When Fumar mentioned his b&w television, I started thinking about ours.

And Cassie, I just saw your post. The screen savers sound interesting, but the room has no wall space. It has lots of windows. But thanks for the suggestion. It is a clever idea.

Boomer

[Cassie325]

Cassie,

I just saw your post. The screen savers sound interesting, but the room has no wall space. It has lots of windows. But thanks for the suggestion. It is a clever idea.

Boomer


No problem...I still need to find out where I saw it....I will think about it all night now....

Windows are so much better then a TV....we have TV's everywhere...but we really don't use them as much....outside is just so much prettier!!


Actually we are watching the English programs right now....Mrs. HB will know....this is our favorite Sat evening program.....we could turn cable off if it weren't for these shows!!

I actually grew up on black and white TOO...believe me or not....until the 1990's we had b&w....mother always said we needed to play outside instead of watching TV.....ofcourse I think it was just her way of saying she needed piece and quiet....and get the Heck out of the house!! :1rotfl:

She was a smart woman! :eek: After 8 kids one would think she got smart.... ;):shrug:

[Whalen]

:popcorn:Fumar,

I remember that television, only ours might have been just an 8 inch. Capehart may have been the brand. And my cousins used to always come over on Saturday night to watch it. Uh oh, now I am sitting here trying to remember what we watched. (I hope somebody can help me with that, too.)

Maybe Milton Berle?? - not sure.

I remember most of the later black and white stuff, but those early 50's shows -- not sure. Of course, I was a fetus at the time watching through my mommy's belly button. Yeah, that's it. That's my story and I am sticking to it.

Boomer

Repressed memories. we had a little B&W and I remember the Gilette Cavalcade of Sports AKA the Friday night fights. the theme song was something like "To look sharp and to feel sharp too"......
Also Milton Berle was on Tuesdays in my neck of the woods and Father Knows Best was on Sunday night. :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[fraurauch]

I was driving to Walmart today and had my Xm radio tuned to the 50's. They had a radio clip of the day Arthur Godfrey fired Julius LaRosa. Anybody remember that?

[villages07]

Boomer,

How I enjoy a good challenge....here ya go...reminisce away...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogDyVBjGemA

:girlneener:

[784caroline]

Anyone remember the TV brand name of FADA...we had one..in a cabinet!

[graciegirl]

I am also wondering if I get one of these, do you think I will have to keep a giant can of WD-40 right next to it? (insert shameless confession here: I just love the smell of that stuff.)


Boomer. Do what we do. Keep a can of WD-40 on your bedside table.

Don't ask.:D