# furniture that conveys a sense of menace **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 16, 2010, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690 "2010-03-16T20:05:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/21 "2010-03-17T17:04:31Z")
> [@flight](#): > > Korova Milk Bar? Warning: NSFW link . ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/22 "2010-03-17T17:30:16Z")
Menace? Like [this](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Om8bnRjTT6s/SsyAEgFtLzI/AAAAAAAAAxE/yeVNx4zcGyw/s400/pr_Dennis_Menace.gif)? Sorry, couldn’t resist. ---
**Author:** ![Brandus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/898d66/32.png) [@Brandus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brandus)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/23 "2010-03-17T17:42:53Z")
[![](https://seleria.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/300_xerxes_throne.jpg) ](https://seleria.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/300_xerxes_throne.jpg) although it might be out of your price range if you’re not a god-king ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/24 "2010-03-17T19:20:30Z")
And in addition to the comfy Goth pieces why not throw a little [conversation piece](http://www.micheleokadoner.com/S808.html) into the mix as well. ---
**Author:** ![Perciful](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b38774/32.png) [@Perciful](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Perciful)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/25 "2010-03-18T13:52:56Z")
I just got my son a bed for his upcoming birthday. Has anyone seen the “Legion” Iron beds? I found a replica on ‘O’ for a lot less. I am just hoping it isn’t too menacing? My son is 26 and he is furnishing his first home. Any ideas on a night stand to go with this bed? ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/26 "2010-03-18T14:21:16Z")
[Here’s](http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshowC327/templates/selection.phtml) your chandelier. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/27 "2010-03-18T14:30:21Z")
[static.flickr.com/](http://static.flickr.com/) 48/147257863\_0487a89a31.jpg ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/28 "2010-03-18T15:30:12Z")
Sit in [this](http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/files/2008/07/phantom.jpg) and you’ll be menacing. Menacing to _bad guys!_ ---
**Author:** ![Nametag](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nametag/32/406_2.png) [@Nametag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nametag)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/29 "2010-03-18T17:29:49Z")
Well, more disturbing than menacing, but [this](http://wyomingvalley.kijiji.com/antiques/forty-fort/2-antique-medical-exam-tables-one-is-a-pediatric-exam-table/?ad=1841331) would make a great china cabinet. ---
**Author:** ![MN\_Maenad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@MN\_Maenad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MN_Maenad)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/30 "2010-03-18T17:30:04Z")
If you want to go for a more subtle, almost subconscious sense of unease, I’d suggest keeping your place dark, with lighting mainly in spotlight form. Having spotlights aimed at particular chairs gives a good third-degree feeling. Use dark fabric and wood, lots of long dark drapery on the windows, and all upholstered furniture should be tight, not overstuffed. Art should be taxidermied animals (a raven, perhaps?). ---
**Author:** ![LurkerInNJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ed655f/32.png) [@LurkerInNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkerInNJ)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/31 "2010-03-19T00:38:40Z")
I’ve come across a couple of these in antique shops. It’s a real trip sitting in one. [http://historical.ha.com/common/view\_item.php?Sale\_No=6006&Lot\_No=47260&src=pr](http://historical.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=6006&Lot_No=47260&src=pr) ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/32 "2010-03-19T00:56:04Z")
I see used dental chairs on eBay for $1199! ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Excellent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/33 "2010-03-19T01:36:59Z")
> [@LurkerInNJ](#): > > I’ve come across a couple of these in antique shops. It’s a real trip sitting in one. > > [http://historical.ha.com/common/view\_item.php?Sale\_No=6006&Lot\_No=47260&src=pr](http://historical.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=6006&Lot_No=47260&src=pr) Good grief. Who would want such a thing? It’s an electric chair, or an excellent facsimile thereof - the seller makes a persuasive case that it’s genuine. ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/34 "2010-03-19T01:59:09Z")
> [@Projammer](#): > > NSFW[Dungeon Furniture](http://www.dungeonfurniture.com) > > Or just google bondage furniture. You will find everything from the good, to the bad, to the scary. Oooh yeah. Who doesn’t need a Worship Throne? :eek: Neat site! ---
**Author:** ![SparrowHawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac8455/32.png) [@SparrowHawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SparrowHawk)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/35 "2010-03-19T02:32:48Z")
Don’t neglect that bathroom. [http://casamoxie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/3573\_1787\_dangerous-toilet-seat.jpg](http://casamoxie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/3573_1787_dangerous-toilet-seat.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Meurglys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Meurglys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meurglys)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/36 "2010-03-20T17:44:17Z")
A chair like [this](http://lifewithoutbuildings.net/Monkeywoods.jpg) might be neat! Of course, if you make yours resemble it too closely (and use it in a major motion picture) the designer might sue you for $1000000 or so! ---
**Author:** ![Risha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/5fc32e/32.png) [@Risha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Risha)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/37 "2010-03-20T18:13:52Z")
I find that many ultra-modern tables are vaguely menacing in the right context. I’m pretty sure that [this](http://www.bonluxat.com/a/sigrid-stromgren-hide-and-seek-table.html), for instance, would scream “potential child killer” in low lighting. Check out [this chair](http://www.bonluxat.com/a/Jaime_Hayon_Showtime_Collection.html) while you’re there. ---
**Author:** ![BrassyPhrase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/38 "2010-03-21T01:19:01Z")
> [@SparrowHawk](#): > > Don’t neglect that bathroom. > > [http://casamoxie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/3573\_1787\_dangerous-toilet-seat.jpg](http://casamoxie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/3573_1787_dangerous-toilet-seat.jpg) That is hilarious! ---
**Author:** ![Ludy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Ludy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludy)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/39 "2010-03-21T01:38:22Z")
Try [this](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-gadgets-recycled-chandelier-gives-new-look-to-broken-glass/) for your lighting. Its stylish, eco-friendly, and I wouldn’t want to stand under it. ---
**Author:** ![Ludy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Ludy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludy)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690/40 "2010-03-21T02:46:09Z")
Or for a different tone you can try to make one of [these.](http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=337211.0) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690.md?page=3)