On his favorite yacht, billionaire magnate and international playboy Aristotle Onassis draped his barstools in the foreskin of sperm whales, as was the style at the time. Also he had the kind of money you swim through every morning. Maybe you can’t swing something as daring. No sweat, you can still get something that says style, and most importantly, comfort.
For me a barstool shouldn’t be a mid-century complication. It should be functional, easy to get into, and above all have somewhere to rest your dogs. You’re decorating your man cave, not an Ian Schrager boutique hotel. Super simple, with a hint of style. Something you don’t have to climb up on, something upholstered for your bum, and something that swivels so you can see if your good lady is coming downstairs to check on you. I’d suggest a dark wood with an oxblood seat, like something out of your favorite Irish dive. You want something that will keep your friends comfy and drinking, not aching and looking for the exit. Who knows? Maybe sperm whale foreskin is that mystery material that does just that.
