Vintage Man Caves

[dhermann1]

This great article is from a blog that has had contributed several worthwhile pieces over the years to the Lounge. These "man caves" are decidedly on the civilized side, for men who appreciate being locked up with some good literature, and a lot of nice woodwork.
http://artofmanliness.com/2012/06/19/famous-libraries-studies-writing-rooms/

 

[David Conwill]

I kinda dislike the term “man cave”, but I’m glad I clicked the link. Those are gorgeous offices and studies. I wonder if they’d let me re-decorate my office at work...

 

[Angus Forbes]

When I grow up, I want to have a study like Kipling's.

 

[DesertDan]

I was reading that article and the one that preceeded it. Wonderful.
AoM is a good site.

 

[dhermann1]

Yeah, I kinda hate the whole concept of "man cave". Men should be grown ups and have STUDIES.

 

[Gin&Tonics]

My secret (not so secret I guess!) dream is to have a sweet little victorian-styled shack/outbuilding with a bar, fireplace, filled with antiques, where I can smoke my pipes and cigars and drink fine liquor with friends in an elegant and congenial atmosphere without bothering the missus with the smoke or exposing the wee bairns.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

I know I posted this at the other Man Cave thread but I've always liked this one:

[video=youtube;Wg5xpTe8yKU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg5xpTe8yKU[/video]

 

[rocketeer]

I rather like Roald Dahl's hut myself.

When my son was small we went to the fictional Sherlock Holmes 'museum' featured in the linked site. On a desk was Dr Watsons bag of medical instruments which rather embarrassed a few female visitors
J

 

[Gin&Tonics]

I rather like Roald Dahl's hut myself.

When my son was small we went to the fictional Sherlock Holmes 'museum' featured in the linked site. On a desk was Dr Watsons bag of medical instruments which rather embarrassed a few female visitors
J

Watson was an OBGYN? Who knew!

 

[rocketeer]

Watson was an OBGYN? Who knew!

Well they got something right then haha.

 

[Gin&Tonics]

I imagine it was a case of "Hey, go to an antique shop and buy some old-timey looking medical stuff for Dr. Watson's bag" and they ended up buying "lady equipment" lol

 

[USMC_2674]

I built mine myself. I wanted something dark and different, but still have windows to be part of the world.

Here is an example, unpainted.

Painted,

I've since added molding, trim/baseboard, decorations and a bunch of furniture including a gaming table.

 

[Dennis Young]

I know I posted this at the other Man Cave thread but I've always liked this one:

[video=youtube;Wg5xpTe8yKU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg5xpTe8yKU[/video]

Wow that was really nice! Someone went to a lot of effort to put that together. thanks for posting!

 

[Dixie_Amazon]

I imagine it was a case of "Hey, go to an antique shop and buy some old-timey looking medical stuff for Dr. Watson's bag" and they ended up buying "lady equipment" lol

Well he really did seem to like women.

 

[JohnRutherford]

I've been considering building a new writing/smoking den since we tore down the old shed in the backyard. I've quit smoking and it's gotten too damn hot for me to do anything outdoorsy(it was over 101 today plus heat index). But once it gets colder I'll consider it. I'm thinking something along the lines of small shack, just big enough for me to squeeze in a desk and a few candles since I don't plan on having it wired, and a couple of well placed windows to let in a good draft.

 

[The Soph Gent]

I recently remodeled a spare bedroom to house the "stuff" but feel that it will be too small to grow. I remodeled my basement about 4 years ago but wasn't into vintage then. Although I coincidentally have my Dad's WWII items there.
I am thinking about re-decorating in vintage but would have to sell furniture and start over.

Here are some photos of the basement remodel:

 

[dhermann1]

Very nice. Very clubby. You have a club with membership of one. Nice.

 

[Dennis Young]

Terrific job!!! Love the furniture.

 

[Touchofevil]

I kinda dislike the term “man cave”, but I’m glad I clicked the link. Those are gorgeous offices and studies. I wonder if they’d let me re-decorate my office at work...

I definitely dislike the term.

 

[gigagirl]

My husband's man cave that he built totally by himself (with the exception of the foundation pouring and roof shingles). It's about better than our
house!!

dhermann1 - could you please email me via my profile page in reference to the Dithridge sister's. I have not figured out how to contact you other than a
forum posting, or if someone knows how to contact a member please educate me. -Janet