Musical Furniture

Home appliances and furniture are filled with the sound of music. I'm betting that soon you won't be able to turn around in your own home without bumping into a hidden docking station. Here's a look at some of the new arrivals.

Soundolier Duo Lamp: Pronounced like "chandelier," this floor lamp has a built-in set of surround-sound audio speakers. A dimmable lamp and set of speakers in one tall column makes for a terrific space-saver and wire-hider. And the sound quality is not bad either. I got to play with the lamp at a recent demonstration and heard a surprisingly rich and full sound.

Drawbacks? It's a bit on the expensive side ($360) and you also need to buy the wireless transmitter ($80) to send the signal to the speakers. And the lamps won't accept compact fluorescent light bulbs yet. Still, it's a real light and sound show!

Atech Flash iCarta Stereo Dock with Bath Tissue Holder: I'm not sure I wouldn't rather have a magazine rack, but if you're going to sit on the throne for any length of time I suppose a good song helps. The unit has four moisture-free integrated speakers. The stereo speakers are housed inside the toilet paper holder's arms. It's only $79, and the opportunity to create a bathroom playlist is enticing, isn't it? Read more at iLounge.

The iPod Bed: Lullaby yourself with this iPod-compatible bed. Called Pause, the bed has an integrated iPod dock and can accommodate a Bose speaker system. The bed is crafted from New Zealand rimu hardwood.

The Concerto Table is a dining table shaped like a baby grand piano. It's only natural that this mixture of music and company would stash an iPod dock in it too. Listen as you eat. Pricing is available from the manufacturers.

Source: Yahoo, 10/10/07