Aren't all luxury goods nonsensical to begin with? But if it weren't for people who could appreciate them, there wouldn't be any interesting people. People that appreciate luxury goods like liquor, tea, coffee, tobacco, and the like are always seen as very interesting people.
[Explaining why he kept the ridiculous device for smoking tobacco.]

However, this nargile would make a splendid decoration. It looks like a vase but is not a vase, looks like a light stand but is not a light stand; its incongruous form is magnificent. I highly doubt I will ever come across something like this ever again. You will definitely regret it if you don't buy it now. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
[Unsure of an item he is unable to figure out how to properly use, he tries to advertise it a bit anyways.]