Now I have a favor to ask. Can you brighten misterarthur’s otherwise drab and dreary day by reading his most excellent post on Father’s Day gifts? The staff here at Design Hole thanks you.

The chair was design for ClassiCon in 1973. It is a manly chair, no? Suitable for Fred Flinstone.

Please, no angry letters. It’s a classic beauty (manly, yes).

iPods (in all their variations) are very popular. “But they’re small!” you say. True enough, but man rules means you should select the one with the most gigs.¬† When it comes to actually listening to the music, the same rules apply.¬† You might think, for example, that this unit from JBL (a highly respected audio manufacturer) would be a good choice.

No, no, no. Way too small. Sure, it plays music, and probably sounds good, and it won’t disturb your home decor, but Man decorators don’t care about that. Here’s a much better solution. It’s much bigger and louder.

See? These speakers, from Avante Garde Acoustics are so enormous, they are the decor. Perfect.

Here’s another example. Say you enjoy the fine flavors of food cooked outdoors.¬† Here’s a charming and beautifully designed charcoal grill from Eva Solo.

Nice lines, stainless, well-thought out, unobtrusive, modern, etc. In other words, all wrong.¬† Here’s the grill he really wants:

This baby from Cookers and Grills is the real deal. Big enough for a whole hog. And surely, you can find some space in your back yard for it. Make sure you get a trailer hitch for your car, too.

Fathers tend to be responsible for outdoor maintenance. Maybe you’d think he’d appreciate a nice new rake to help keep the yard beautiful. Here’s a handsome adjustable rake from Smith & Hawken.

Think that’s a good choice?¬† Mais non, mon ami. Not when other more obnoxious options await.¬† Here’s something that has the added bonus of a) being really loud, b) having a hot muffler upon which you could burn your fingers, and c) grossly expanding your carbon footprint.

I present to you the shindaiwa EB 802 backpack leafblower.

The fact that it’s part of shindaiwa’s professional series gives it even more street cred.

All of the above are excellent choices.¬† However, I think I’ve found the ultimate Father’s day gift, mostly because it’s both potentially dangerous and completely useless for everyday life.¬†¬† It’s the Sabre Bleacher Reacher Semi-Automatic T-shirt cannon.

So what if it’s $3,500? Your father (or spouse) will be the envy of the neighborhood. And the county. Maybe even the state. And who can put a price tag on that ?

Happy gift hunting. If you find something you think fits the Man Decorator (r) gift giving style, please let us know.

Someone please pick me up off the floor. I can’t stop laughing.

Explanations of the designer’s vision would be more than welcome.

I thought it would be appropriate to start things up again with something extra-special, with a touch of the exotic. King Tut’s throne fits the bill perfectly.

The original is made of wood and gold leaf. Scenes depict King Tut enjoying an afternoon of fun with his wife. But wait, there’s more! Now you can feel like a just like an Egyptian king!¬† This replica (be careful – it’s a work of art) is yours for only $85,000. That’s for gold. Silver is $8,675.

I am, in turn, asking everyone if they agree with their premise that, “only a guy could live here.”

The house is very hip, spare and cool. But I beg to differ that it’s just for men. I might fancy myself living here. I especially like the fact that there isn’t a large screen TV and giant surround sound speakers competing with the clean lines. I love the color palette and, especially, the living room carpet.

So what’s the bidet doing in the bathroom? I suppose I’m missing something there. That’s okay. Once again, great job – it’s beautiful – er, in a manly way.

Ah, there’s the giant TV. In the bedroom. Still, aside from the bunker-like aspect of the walls, I would move in in a heartbeat. Might have to girly up the bedroom just a tad.

I wish my office looked like this. It might if I cleaned it up. Once again, great use of color and I love the art.

So I’m asking my readers for their expert opinion. I’d especially love to hear the opinion of my cousin, Gordon. He’s a tug boat captain in New York harbor, owns a house in New England, and loves Dwell Magazine. So this is right up his alley. What say yee, Gordon?

And to everyone else? Is this a place only a man could love? What would you change? Ladies, would you like to live here? Let’s chat.

Need I say more?

Well, I will say that this was designed by David Pompa, a recent graduate of Kingston University, in London. If you read his biography you’ll understand that he’s accomplished a lot in the short years he’s been working. He’s also a Mexican/Austrian hunk. But that’s just my opinion.

When I first saw this chair, which he sent me, I thought it was a tad silly. But maybe there’s more to it. (It’s certainly well made.) Maybe there’s something I’m missing.

Can someone fill me in?

Every man cave needs wall art. It’s especially nice if it’s manly in an eco-friendly way. These wallstickers from Toifu are a nice way to create that much-needed focal point without having to harm a real animal.

This series of Toifu stickers are the first products from Swiss designers, Ala Ramildi and Ren?© Etienne Keller, the founders of ala webstatt, a studio for illustration and interaction design based in Zurich, Switzerland. The stickers come in a variety of sizes.

I’m also liking these coasters and house numbers. They’re made, respectively, from recycled vinyl records and street signs. Find them at Eco-Artware. The coasters are $20 for a set of six. The street numbers come in three sizes and range from $120 – $200 each.