The best…bachelor-pad furnishings
Lise Lefebvre Bärenjäger Rug, Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, and more
Lise Lefebvre Bärenjäger Rug
Artist Lise Lefebvre creates her twist on the traditional bearskin rug using repurposed wool carpets. The plastic snout bares a convincing tongue and teeth.
$3,225, liselefebvre.com
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Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
Every man needs a skillet this versatile. “You can deep-fry in it, sauté in it, and bake in it,” and “the intense, even heat puts the perfect sear on an awesome steak.”
$37, lodgemfg.com
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Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp
Any empty bottle can become part of the permanent decor with this easily assembled USB-powered lamp. It’s shown here on a Crystal Head vodka bottle.
$25, satechi.net
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Gold Playing Cards
The guys at poker night will “feel like blinged-out Vegas VIPs” with this deck of gold cards. Since they’re waterproof, you won’t even have to worry about spilled beer.
$15, neo-utility.com
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MartinLogan Ethos Speakers
A sophisticated stereo system begins with the speakers. The 4-foot-tall electrostatic panels on these are slightly curved to help disperse music throughout a room.
$6,795, martinlogan.com
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