Abstract: An articulating swivel mounting mechanism for connecting a display to a stationary structure is disclosed. The articulating swivel mounting mechanism includes a first articulating apparatus, and a second articulating apparatus. Each of the first and second articulating apparatuses includes a first rigid structure, and a second rigid structure coupled to the first rigid structure using a hinge. The first and second articulating apparatuses are adapted to articulate independently of each other, and the first and second articulating apparatuses are capable of coupling the stationary structure to the display.

Abstract: Furniture for receiving, storing, and displaying a flat-panel TV includes a floor mounted cabinet having a top surface. A vertically moving flat-panel TV mount is utilized for moving a flat-panel TV vertically between a position enclosed within the cabinet and an elevated position overlying the top surface of the cabinet for viewing. The mechanism for effecting lifting utilizing a single vertical linear actuator is disclosed.