The 1980s marked the rise in popularity of the quintessential entertainment center, literally a central place to amass one's entertainment collection. Over the years these pieces of furniture, usually made from quality woods or particulate materials, have found their way into homes across america. The popularity of television and syndicated shows, as well as the evolution of the home movie experience, had a lot to do with this increased need for furniture which catered to our entertaining purposes. People have gathered around the tv for decades, causing the tv to actually be the focal center of the room. Our continued amusement with tv, vhs and dvd movies, and game consoles has caused quite a clutter in many homes, and this vital piece of furniture has provided a much needed solution to the mess. This consistently popular item has evolved to include cord management features, recessed lighting and media storage, among other wonderful advancements. Additionally, the function of the classic wardrobe or armoire has successfully been used to shield the eyes from the mechanics of our amusement when it is not in use. Entertainment armoires are becoming increasingly popular, as they allow a room to function in more than one way, and enable the focus of the room to shift from the tv to the conversation area, or perhaps a fireplace or picture window, instead.

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