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A former symbol of postwar convenience is making a comeback in American homes as more people eat, work and unwind in front of the television.

Chalk it up to remote work, smaller living spaces and streaming culture: All of this is reshaping how people spend their time at home, and reaching for the once-kitschy TV tray.

"Eating on the couch has become a lot more normal," said Isfira Jensen, CEO and principal designer of Jensen & Co. Interiors in New York City.

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"The living room is doing double duty, which creates a practical need for furniture that can slide in and out of view as needed," she told Fox News Digital.

The comeback ties closely to

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