Adjustable custom entertainment wall

Abstract

Adjustable wall furniture system according to the present disclosure includes a bridge unit and a center support unit connecting two generally vertical piers. The expandability of the wall furniture system permits accommodation of televisions, video displays, or other electronic devices of varying widths. An adjustable sliding curtain adjacent to the bridge unit completes the custom built in effect of the adjustable wall furniture system. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This is a non-provisional application based on and claiming the priority filing date of co-pending provisional patent application Ser. Nos. 60/562,105, filed Apr. 14, 2004, and 60/567,854, filed May 3, 2004.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This disclosure relates to wall furniture systems, and more specifically to extendable wall furniture systems for supporting a variety of electronic devices.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Conventional wall furniture systems generally have piers or towers a fixed distance apart. This configuration permits a bridge of fixed dimension to engage the piers or towers at the top. Such systems may also include a lower unit between the piers or towers to support a television, video display, or other electronic device. If the user acquires a new television or video display having dimensions larger than the previous display, the television or other video display may not be accommodated by the wall furniture system.

Some conventional wall furniture systems have piers that may be adjusted to accommodate freestanding televisions between the piers. These devices have adjustable bridges, however the bridges provide little lateral strength to the entire furniture system.

What is needed is a wall furniture system having accommodation for a video display support unit that would permit the piers or towers to be separated by variable distances and provide an integrated appearance or custom built in effect while supporting video displays of varying dimensions and weight.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure provides an adjustable wall furniture system for supporting video displays of varying dimensions and weight while presenting an integrated appearance or custom built in effect.

In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides an adjustable wall furniture system with a bridge unit, and an adjustable center support unit connecting two generally vertical piers. The bridge unit includes first and second end panels, which may slidably engage a pair of pier upper unit cavities to connect to the generally vertical piers.

The bridge unit further includes an adjustable curtain configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot of bridge unit. The curtain may be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display thereby providing the adjustable wall furniture system with a custom built in effect. The receiving slot may be integral to the bridge unit and connected therewith.

The bridge unit end panels connect to the generally vertical piers at respective upper pier interfaces. When the first and second piers have maximum separation, the end panels are adjacent to the generally vertical piers at respective pier interfaces. The pair of upper support unit cavities may slidably receive the pair of respective end panels of the bridge unit when the wall furniture system is adjusted to a minimum width. Expansion of the width of the wall furniture system exposes at least a portion of the end panels from each of the upper support unit cavities.

The center support unit includes first and second ends, wherein the ends may slidably engage a pair of pier lower support unit cavities when adjusting the center support unit in combination with the bridge unit to a desired width. The pier lower support unit cavities may slidably receive the respective ends of the center support unit when the wall furniture system is adjusted to a minimum width. When the generally vertically piers have minimum separation, the center support unit is adjacent to each generally vertical pier along respective pier interfaces. Expansion of the width of the wall furniture system exposes at least a portion of the ends from each respective lower support unit cavity.

The bridge unit may be adjusted in combination with the center support unit to effect either an asymmetrical or symmetrical expansion of the wall furniture system according to the present disclosure.

A vertical slotted track strip is mounted on at least a section of an inner pier surface of the generally vertical piers. The sliding curtain engages the vertical slotted track strip for adjusting the curtain to fit the dimensions of the video display. The sliding curtain is generally vertically adjustable and may be connected to the rear surface of the bridge unit.

The generally vertical piers may include a rear wall to enclose and provide stability to the wall furniture system of the present disclosure. The wall furniture system may include lights mounted on the tops of the generally vertically piers with direct illumination therefrom. The generally vertical piers and the center support unit may further include a storage area for receiving entertainment media peripherals.

At least two drawer glides may be attached to at least one of the generally vertically piers in order to slidably engage at least one of the ends of the center support unit and provide lateral movement and support of at least one of the ends from a first position to a second position.

The generally vertical piers may include crown molding at a top front and side edge of each pier. The bridge unit may also include crown molding, which is integral with the crown molding on each of the piers. In particular, the bridge unit end panels may include crown molding on the top front edge thereof that is integral with the crown molding on each of the generally vertical piers and the bridge unit. The crown molding on the end panels may overlap gaps between the crown molding on each of the piers and the bridge unit. The generally vertical piers and the center support unit may further include trim molding along a bottom edge surface thereof.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, an adjustable wall furniture system includes a bridge unit, an adjustable curtain, and an adjustable center support unit connecting two generally vertical piers. The adjustable curtain is configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot that is adjacent to the bridge unit. The curtain may be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display thereby providing the wall furniture system with a custom built in effect. The receiving slot for the adjustable curtain may be set behind and independent of the bridge unit.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, an adjustable wall furniture system includes a bridge unit, and an adjustable center support unit connecting two generally vertical piers. A sliding curtain is positioned adjacent to a rear surface of the bridge unit. The curtain may be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display thereby providing the wall furniture system with a custom built in effect. The sliding curtain may be connected to the rear surface of the bridge unit.

In a further aspect of the present disclosure, an adjustable wall furniture system includes an extendable bridge unit, an adjustable sliding curtain, and an adjustable center support unit connecting two generally vertical piers. The extendable bridge unit includes extendable wings, which may slidably engage a pair of pier upper support unit cavities to connect to the generally vertical piers. The extendable wings also may slidably engage a center bridge element of the bridge unit. The extendable bridge unit further includes bearing slides to accommodate dimensional variation in wood while maintaining extensibility. The bearing slides are mounted on the bridge unit and provide lateral stability to the extendable wings and secure the connection to the generally vertical piers. The adjustable sliding curtain may be set behind the extendable bridge unit or connected thereto.

The extendable bridge unit further includes bridge and wing facia. The bridge facia shields at least one of the wing facia from view when at least one of the extendable wings is in a closed position. The wing facia are exposed to view when at least one of the extendable wings is in an open position.

In yet another aspect, the present disclosure provides an adjustable wall furniture system for supporting projection video displays of varying dimensions and weight. The adjustable wall furniture system includes a bridge unit and an adjustable curtain configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot of the bridge unit. The curtain may be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the projection video display and rest on top of the projection video display thereby providing the wall furniture system with a custom built in effect.

These and other features and advantages of this disclosure will become further apparent from the detailed description and accompanying figures that follow. In the figures and description, numerals indicate the various features of the disclosure, like numerals referring to like features throughout both the drawings and the description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an adjustable wall furniture system according to the present disclosure with a large screen television.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the adjustable wall furniture system of FIG. 1 in an unassembled condition.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a closed bridge unit according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a front view of an opened bridge unit according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a top rear perspective view of an extendable bridge unit in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a top front perspective view of an extendable bridge unit in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a top view of a receiving slot of the bridge unit for slidably engaging an adjustable curtain in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a top view of the adjustable curtain set behind the bridge unit in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the extendable bridge unit with the adjustable curtain attached thereto in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a top view of a center support unit according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the center support unit of FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a top view of an alternative embodiment adjustable wall furniture system according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 13A is a partial, front perspective view of an alternative embodiment adjustable wall furniture system with minimum pier separation according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 13B is a front perspective view of the alternative embodiment adjustable wall furniture system of FIG. 13A.

FIG. 14A is a partial, front perspective view of an alternative embodiment adjustable wall furniture system with maximum pier separation according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 14B is a front perspective view of the alternative embodiment adjustable wall furniture system of FIG. 14A.

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment adjustable wall furniture system according to the present disclosure with a projection television shown in broken lines.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S)

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, adjustable wall furniture system 10 is shown in both an assembled condition and an unassembled condition, respectively, for ease of clarity according to the present disclosure. In a first embodiment, the adjustable wall furniture system 10 includes first pier 12 and second pier 14. Bridge unit 16 includes first and second end panels 18 and 20, respectively, to span opening 22. First and second end panels 18 and 20 may slidably engage first pier 12 at upper support unit cavity 24 and second pier 14 at upper support unit cavity 26, respectively. An adjustable sliding curtain 28 is configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot 30 of bridge unit 16. The curtain 28 may be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display 32 and rest on top 34 of the video display creating a custom built in effect. Center support unit 36 may slidably engage first pier 12 at lower support unit cavity 38 and second pier 16 at lower support unit cavity 40.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, bridge unit 16 spans opening 22, having width 22′, between first pier 12 and second pier 14. The wall furniture system 10 may be expanded to increase width 22′ by additional width 42. To accommodate additional width 42, bridge unit 16 includes one or more end panels 18. Bridge unit end panels such as end panels 18 and 20 attach to piers at interface 12′ and 14′ respectively. The disclosed embodiment may permit symmetrical or asymmetrical expansion of wall furniture system 10. Some design elements may enhance asymmetrical expansion of wall furniture system 10.

In an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate bridge unit 17 having a center bridge element 44, and a first extendable bridge wing 19 and second extendable bridge wing 21. The first extendable bridge wing 19 and second extendable bridge wing 21 may slidably engage the center bridge element 44. In this example, only first extendable bridge wing 19 is shown extended from closed position 46, to fully extended position 48. In fully extended position 48, bearing slides 50 provide lateral stability for first extendable bridge wing 19 and secure the connection to first pier 14. Bridge facia 17F shields wing facia 21F from view when a wing is closed such as second extendable bridge wing 21. Wing facia 19F is exposed to view when first extendable bridge wing 19 is in open position 48 as shown in FIG. 6. A sliding curtain (not shown) may be set behind the extendable bridge unit and exist independent therefrom or connected thereto.

It is contemplated by the present disclosure that when first extendable bridge wing 19 and second extendable bridge wing 21 are both in an open position 48, the pair of elongated bearing slides 50, mounted on the bridge unit 17, provide lateral stability to first extendable bridge wing 19 and second extendable bridge wing 21 and secure the connection to the first and second piers 12 and 14, respectively.

In the present embodiment according to the present disclosure shown in FIG. 7, the receiving slot 30 is built directly into the bridge unit 16 such that it is integral to the bridge unit 16. A vertical slotted tracking strip 52 (FIG. 2) may be mounted on an upper section of an inner pier surface 54 and 56 positioned toward the front end of each respective first and second pier 12 and 14. The adjustable sliding curtain 28 may be guided or slidably engaged in a vertically downward position by way of the vertical slotted tracking strip 52 (FIG. 2) as the curtain 28 is being adjusted to fit the particular dimensions of the video display to complete the desired custom built in effect of the wall furniture system 10.

In an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIG. 8, the receiving slot 30 may be separate from the bridge unit 16 and positioned directly behind the bridge unit 16. Accordingly, the corresponding vertical slotted tracking strip 52 (FIG. 2) is mounted on the upper section of each inner pier surface 54 and 56 of first and second piers 12 and 14, respectively. In this embodiment, however, the tracking strip 52 is set further back toward the back end (not shown) of each inner pier surface 54 and 56 so that the sliding curtain 28 may be properly guided behind the bridge unit 16 when adjusting the curtain 28 to fit the particular dimensions of the video display.

In another alternative embodiment according to the present disclosure shown in FIG. 9, the adjustable sliding curtain 28 may be connected to the rear end 16R of the bridge unit 16. As described above for the immediately preceding embodiment, it is necessary that the tracking strip 52 be situated toward the back end (not shown) of each respective inner pier surface 54 and 56 in order for the adjustable sliding curtain 28 and the tracking strip 52 to come in direct contact with one another for vertically adjusting the curtain 28 to the desired dimensions of the video display.

In yet another alternative embodiment (not shown), the adjustable sliding curtain 28 may be separate from the rear end 16R of the bridge unit 16 and positioned directly behind the bridge unit 16R. The tracking strip 52 may positioned in a similar manner as set forth above for the immediately preceding embodiment. In each of the aforementioned embodiments of FIGS. 7-9, the sliding curtain 28 is preferably generally vertically adjustable. In addition, a felt liner may be placed on the bottom edge of the sliding curtain 28 for resting on top of the video display.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, wall furniture system 10 may include a center support unit 36. First pier 12 includes lower support unit cavity 38 and second pier 14 includes lower support unit cavity 40. First pier 12 and second pier 14 lower support unit cavities 38 and 40 permit center support unit 36 to extend beyond pier interfaces 12′ and 14′, respectively, and thus be shielded from view when opening 22 has width 22′. First pier 12 retains storage area 12S and second pier 14 retains storage area 14S regardless of width 22′. Lower support unit cavities 38 and 40 may slidably receive first end 36F and second end 36S of center support unit 36. In the present embodiment, first pier 12 may include rear wall 12R for stability. Similarly, second pier 14 may also include rear wall 14R for stability.

Referring now to FIG. 12, in an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, first pier 58 includes support cavity 60 and second pier 62 includes support cavity 64. The first and second piers 58 and 62 are without a complete rear wall for enclosing support cavities 60 and 64.

As shown in FIG. 13A, first pier 12 and second pier 14 include lower support unit cavities 38 and 40, respectively, which engage first end 36F and second end 36S of center support unit 36. With piers 12 and 14 having minimum separation 66, center support unit 36 is adjacent to piers 12 and 14 along interfaces 12′ and 14′, respectively.

Referring now to FIG. 13B, wall furniture system 10 is shown with the smallest opening 22 for a video display (not shown) when the wall furniture system 10 is in the most contracted position. When the wall furniture system is adjusted to a minimum width 66, first upper support unit cavity 24 and second upper support unit cavity 26 slidably receive the first end panel 18 and second end panel 20, respectively. Similarly, first lower support unit cavity 38 and second lower support unity cavity 40 slidably receive the first end 36F and second end 36S, respectively. When the first pier 12 and second pier 14 have minimum separation, the center support unit 36 is adjacent thereto along respective pier interfaces 12′ and 14′.

It is contemplated by the present disclosure that expansion of width 22′ may expose portions of first end 36F and or second end 36S from lower support unit cavity 38 and or lower support unit cavity 40, respectively. Similarly, expansion of width 22′ may expose portions of first end panel 18 and or second end panel 20 from upper support unit cavity 24 and or upper support unit cavity 26, respectively.

In FIG. 14A, as pier separation 68 increases to maximum separation 70, first end 36F and second end 36S remain adjacent center support unit 36 at interfaces 72 and 74, respectively. With maximum separation 70, first end 36F and second end 36S remain adjacent lower support unit cavities 38 and 40. Piers such as pier 12 and 14 may adopt any separation between minimum separation 66 and maximum separation 70. In an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, two or more drawer glides 76 are attached to pier 12 and engage first end 36S permitting lateral movement and providing support of support extension from first position 78 to second position 80. Glides 82 may be secured as shown or any other suitable orientation may be used.

As shown in FIG. 14B, wall furniture system 10 is shown with the largest opening 22 for a video display when the wall furniture system 10 is in the most expanded position. When the wall furniture system 10 is adjusted to a maximum separation 70, the first and second end panels 18 and 20 are adjacent to first and second piers 12 and 14 at pier interfaces 12′ and 14′, respectively. Similarly, as shown above, first end 36F and second end 36S remains adjacent center support unit 36 at interfaces 72 and 74, respectively.

In another embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 15, it can be appreciated that wall furniture system 10 may be configured to work with many different types of video displays or televisions of varying dimensions, including projection televisions 32. In this embodiment, the center support unit 36 is not used. Instead, piers 12 and 14 in conjunction with the bridge unit 16 and the adjustable sliding curtain 28 complete the desired custom built in effect.

With further reference to the immediately preceding embodiment, when piers 12 and 14 are shipped to the retail customer, each pier includes a side panel packaged inside its respective lower support unit cavity. Each side panel may be screwed in to the inner surface of each respective pier so that it is flush thereto thereby covering the lower support unit cavities.

It is further contemplated by the present disclosure that first and second piers 12 and 14 may include decorative crown molding 84 (FIG. 15) at the top front and side edges of each pier 12 and 14. Similarly, bridge unit 16 may include decorative crown molding 86, which is integral with the crown molding 84 on each of the piers 12 and 14. In a presently preferred embodiment, first and second end panels 18 and 20 include crown molding 86 on the top front edge thereof that is integral with the crown molding 84 on each of the piers 12 and 14 and bridge unit 16. The crown molding 86 on the first and second end panels 18 and 20 overlap gaps between crown molding 84 on each of the piers 12 and 14 and bridge unit 16. The first and second piers 12 and 14 and the center support unit may further include trim molding 88 along a bottom edge surface thereof.

The wall furniture system 10 of the present disclosure may further include lights, such as recessed or other desirable types, mounted on or within the tops of the first and second piers 12 and 14, with direct illumination therefrom for display purposes. First and second piers 12 and 14 may be configured to each include a storage area, including shelving, for receiving various entertainment media peripherals.

Having now described the invention in accordance with the requirements of the patent statutes, those skilled in this art will understand how to make changes and modifications in the present invention to meet their specific requirements or conditions. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable wall furniture system for supporting video displays of varying dimensions and weight, comprising:

a first pier and a second pier each having an upper and a lower support unit cavity;

a bridge unit having a first and a second end panel, wherein the first end panel may slidably engage the first pier upper support unit cavity and the second end panel may slidably engage the second pier upper support unit cavity;

an adjustable curtain configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot of bridge unit, wherein the curtain is adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display creating a custom built in effect; and

a center support unit having a first and a second end, wherein the first end may slidably engage the first pier lower support unit cavity and the second end may slidably engage the second pier lower support unit cavity when adjusting the center support unit in combination with the bridge unit to a desired width.

2. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second end panels connect to the first and second piers at a first and second pier interface.

3. The wall furniture system of claim 2, wherein the first and second piers have maximum separation, the first and second end panels are adjacent to first and second piers at the first and second pier interfaces.

4. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second upper support unit cavities slidably receive the first and second end panels of the bridge unit when the wall furniture system is adjusted to a minimum width.

5. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein expansion of the width of the wall furniture system exposes at least a portion of the first and second end panels from each of the upper support unit cavities.

6. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second piers further comprise:

an inner pier surface.

7. The wall furniture system of claim 6, wherein a vertical slotted track strip is mounted on at least a section of the inner pier surface of the first and second piers.

8. The wall furniture system of claim 7, wherein the sliding curtain slidably engages the vertical slotted track strip for adjusting the sliding curtain to fit the dimensions of the video display.

9. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second lower support unit cavities slidably receive the first and second ends of the center support unit when the wall furniture system is adjusted to a minimum width.

10. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second piers have minimum separation, the center support unit is adjacent to the first and second piers along a first and second pier interface.

11. The wall furniture system of claim 10, wherein the first and second piers have maximum separation, the first and second ends are adjacent to center support unit at first and second pier interfaces.

12. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein expansion of the width of the wall furniture system exposes at least a portion of the first and second ends from each of the lower support unit cavities.

13. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second piers include a rear wall for providing stability to the wall furniture system.

14. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein at least two drawer glides are attached to at least one of the first and second piers in order to slidably engage at least one of the first and second ends and provide lateral movement and support of at least one of the first and second ends from a first position to a second position.

15. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the bridge unit is adjusted in combination with the center support unit to effect a symmetrical expansion of the wall furniture system.

16. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the bridge unit is adjusted in combination with the center support unit to effect an asymmetrical expansion of the wall furniture system.

17. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second piers include crown molding at a top front and side edge of each pier.

18. The wall furniture system of claim 17, wherein the bridge unit includes crown molding, which is integral with the crown molding on each of the piers.

19. The wall furniture system of claim 18, wherein the first and second end panels include crown molding on the top front edge thereof that is integral with the crown molding on each of the piers and the bridge unit, the crown molding on the first and second end panels overlapping gaps between crown molding on each of the piers and the bridge unit.

20. The adjustable wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the receiving slot is integral to the bridge unit and is connected therewith.

21. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the sliding curtain is generally vertically adjustable.

22. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the wall furniture system includes lights mounted on the tops of the first and second piers.

23. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second piers and the center support unit include trim molding along a bottom edge surface thereof.

24. The wall furniture system of claim 1, wherein the first and second piers and the center support unit include a storage area for receiving entertainment media peripherals.

25. An adjustable wall furniture system for supporting video displays of varying dimensions and weight, comprising:

a first pier and a second pier each having an upper and a lower support unit cavity;

a bridge unit having a first and a second end panel, wherein the first end panel may slidably engage the first pier upper support unit cavity and the second end panel may slidably engage the second pier upper support unit cavity;

an adjustable curtain configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot that is adjacent to the bridge unit, wherein the curtain is adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display creating a custom built in effect; and

a center support unit having a first and a second end, wherein the first end may slidably engage the first pier lower support unit cavity and the second end may slidably engage the second pier lower support unit cavity when adjusting the center support unit in combination with the bridge unit to a desired width.

26. The adjustable wall furniture system of claim 25, wherein the receiving slot for the adjustable curtain is set behind and independent of the bridge unit.

27. An adjustable wall furniture system for supporting video displays of varying dimensions and weight, comprising:

a first pier and a second pier each having an upper and a lower support unit cavity;

a bridge unit having a first and a second end panel, wherein the first end panel may slidably engage the first pier upper support unit cavity and the second end panel may slidably engage the second pier upper support unit cavity;

a sliding curtain adjacent to a rear end of the bridge unit, wherein the sliding curtain is configured to be adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display creating a custom built in effect; and

a center support unit having a first and a second end, wherein the first end may slidably engage the first pier lower support unit cavity and the second end may slidably engage the second pier lower support unit cavity when adjusting the center support unit in combination with the bridge unit to a desired width.

28. The wall furniture system of claim 27, wherein the sliding curtain is connected to the rear surface of the bridge unit.

29. An adjustable wall furniture system for supporting video displays of varying dimensions and weight, comprising:

a first pier and a second pier each having an upper and a lower support unit cavity;

a bridge unit having a first and a second extendable wing, wherein the first extendable wing may slidably engage the first pier upper support unit cavity and the second extendable wing may slidably engage the second pier upper support unit cavity;

an adjustable curtain configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot of bridge unit, wherein the curtain is adjusted to fit the dimensions of the video display and rest on top of the video display creating a custom built in effect; and

a center support unit having a first and a second end, wherein the first end may slidably engage the first pier lower support unit cavity and the second end may slidably engage the second pier lower support unit cavity when adjusting the center support unit in combination with the bridge unit to a desired width.

30. The wall furniture system of claim 29, wherein the bridge unit further comprises:

a center bridge element, wherein the first and second extendable wings slidably engage the center bridge element;

a pair of elongated bearing slides mounted on the bridge unit for providing lateral stability to the first and second extendable wings and securing a connection to the first and second piers;

a bridge facia; and

a first and second wing facia.

31. The furniture system of claim 30, wherein the bridge facia shields at least one of the first and second wing facia from view when at least one of the first and second extendable wings is in a closed position.

32. The furniture system of claim 30, wherein at least one of the first and second wing facia is exposed to view when at least one of the first and second extendable wings is in an open position.

33. An adjustable wall furniture system for supporting projection video displays of varying dimensions and weight, comprising:

a first pier and a second pier each having an upper and a lower support unit cavity;

a bridge unit having a first and a second end panel, wherein the first end panel may slidably engage the first pier upper support unit cavity and the second end panel may slidably engage the second pier upper support unit cavity; and

an adjustable curtain configured to be slidably engaged through a receiving slot of the bridge unit, wherein the curtain is adjusted to fit the dimensions of the projection video display and rest on top of the projection video display creating a custom built in effect.