A console unit having a compartment door operatively incorporated therein, and within the upper part of the compartment or door, there is provided a storage receptacle for holding various different items, such as, for example, a book, a magazine, remote control devices, a wireless charging pad, a dock, or alternatively, the storage receptacle comprises at least one cup holder for holding a beverage container, and wherein further a motorized mechanism is provided within the console for moving the component, compartment, or door of the console unit between a first position at which the component, compartment, or door is CLOSED such that the storage receptacle or at least one cup holder is hidden within a forward section of the console unit, and a second position at which the component, compartment, or door is OPENED and projects forwardly and outwardly from the console unit such that the storage receptacle or the at least one cup holder is exposed and may in fact be utilized to hold various items, such as, for example, the aforenoted book, magazine, remote control devices, or a beverage when the storage receptacle comprises a cup holder. The console unit may comprise a stand-alone unit which is adapted to be disposed alongside a lounger chair or interposed between a pair of lounger chairs, or alternatively, the console unit may be integrally incorporated within at least one side wall portion of the lounger chair.