Design Directions - The Bar: The Old Fashioned
Kara Cox -- Home Accents Today, 11/1/2005
Gather gentlemen around this traditional bar setting for a night of gaming and spirits. Classic styling combines a rich leather barstool with a tailored wine cabinet and crocodile embossed bar tools. Card-themed barware and accessories set the stage for the night as bets are raised along with the glasses.
Manorism's Card Shark drink set features card-themed tumblers, pitcher and dice drink stirrers ($40 for set of four tumblers and stirrers, $60 for pitcher and card deck). eLink 510


The Monticello Wine Cabinet from Howard Miller offers a classic mahogany finish with tailored lines and clear, glass doors. eLink 507
The bar strainer and martini shaker from Andrea by Sadek's Nickel and Leather collection feature a masculine touch with crocodile embossed brown leather accents ($12 to $22). eLink 513



MoMo Panache lends a novel idea to the Wild Card Buffet Plate with a cut-out shape for holding a wine glass. eLink 511
The Lucky Draw martini glass from Flowers Inc. Balloons Design Studio lends a good playing hand with a card motif ($8 each). eLink 515

Arte Italica's Italian pewter large basin bowl is perfect for chilling a fine selection of beverages ($790). eLink 514
The Harvey Wallbanger wall decor from Art Classics' Game Night series brightens a bar setting with a cleverly portrayed game theme. eLink 512

Rich cowhide leather and metal are refined with sculptural appeal in the barstools from J.D. Chamberlain. eLink 508
The Giacomo Tea Cart from Lam Lee showcases an eclectic metal sculpture finished in opulent bronze ($1,799). eLink 509




























