When you think of Old West saloons, what comes to mind? Besides scantily clad ladies in feather boas, that is. And besides all-night poker games that end with a violent shoot-out between friends. And besides the stalwart barkeep who tosses the troublemakers out through the swinging doors. (Can you tell I’ve watched too many Westerns?)
Okay, all of those things are exciting, but I also think of the furniture. In the midst of all the drunken brawling and sawdust floors were some very pretty chairs and bar stools. I like the combination of dark, ornate wood and red velvet cushions, personally. They remind me of those old saloons with the mirrored wall behind a bar that was polished to a high-gloss finish by a guy who offered fifty varieties of whisky and would put them on your tab.
Modern saloons, cigar bars, wine bars, and hooka lounges can also pull off the intricate woodwork and plush seat cushions effect. Really, those types of seats and stools look good anywhere you go that’s kind of dark and smoky and encourages you to relax.