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Great idea. Too bad the housings are so tacky. Looks like it belongs at my in-laws' ultra traditional 80s "Tudor."

Good idea, ugly design.

I agree! I'm surprised so many people liked this.... I think it's horribly tacky

I'm with the other commentors. Love the idea, hate the execution. I wish it was hidden in some other style of furniture.

Yes, why make it so old looking?

i find them seriously ugly. some time ago there was something like this with a sleek modern style ... i think i found it on AT, but i'm not sure.

I echo all the comments above. I sense an Ikea hack waiting to happen!

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It's not in productin, but it did win a design award from Life Fitness.

It's have to say that furniture equipment is an excellent idea in that such items are very space intensive and very seldom pretty. Could have been better cabinets though.

It's nice to be able to hide those hideous contraptions. However, it would also be nice to have some contemporary styles to choose from.

These would be great if they weren't so repellent.