Yacht interiors inspired Robin Rizzini's Dario. The collection features two lounge chairs, each with a companion sofa. For all four, legs and base are polished or matte chrome. Standard upholstery options number more than 200. 1450 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario M1P 2ES, Canada; 800-724-5665; keilhauer.com.

With its round polished-aluminum feet and square body, the space-age modular Pod is coming in for a landing near you. Available with a smooth or delineated seat and in ottoman and sofa styles. 300 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005; 973-263-1100; dauphin.com.

With its 3Form EcoResin dividers, Barrett Studios's modular Sojourn system truly stands apart. Upholstered seats are available with integrated tables and accessories such as attachable lamps and built-in electrical outlets. Maple components can be finished in medium brown, espresso, and natural. 1 Gunlocke Drive, Wayland, NY 14572; 800-828-6300; gunlocke.com.

We're floored by eco-friendly Regatta. It's made from solution-dyed Zeftron Solure nylon that's certified Enviro6ix, assuring a minimum of 25 percent recycled content. The textured-loop carpet comes in 13 colors. 201 Princeton Boulevard, Adairsville, GA 30103; 800-451-1250; bolyu.com.

Tom Newhouse's Smart Moves is indeed smart. The nine-piece collection includes desks, credenzas, case goods, and storage towers. All are made of eco-friendly formaldehyde-free wheat-board, offered in six wood finishes, four melamine colors, and six therma-foils. 1400 Buchanan Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507; 616-452-1411; hekman.com.

This manufacturer launches its Sustainable Performance collection with Epiphany, a graphic pattern made from 100 percent recycled polyester. Offered in 13 colorways, including Saltwater, it repels both real water and oil. 200 Varick Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; dtex.com.

This company's Mart showroom displayed golden Drenth Heath, a wool, silk, and heath construction; dark Orakelblume in cotton-rayon; waxed-cotton Leno;Gertrude, a cotton, nylon, and polyester blend; wool-nylon Reverberating Stripe; Peep, a blend of cotton and polyester; and wool-nylon Coda. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com.

These Tanka designs by Jhane Barnes are solution-dyed and accented with bold stripes. Saturated-rust and chocolate backgrounds sport royal-blue and lime-green bars, while red bands play off neutral fields. The patterned-loop broadloom comes in eight colors. 311 Smith Industrial Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30721; 706-259-9711; tandus.com.

The waterfall back of Dennis Foley and Jeffrey Gershune's aluminum-framed Hannah is perforated glass-filled polypropylene, an ultra-sturdy material with great ergonomic flex. The stacking chair comes in nine colors, with a low or high back. Stool version available. 17237 Van Wagoner Road, Spring Lake, MI 49456; 866-499-9968; izzydesign.com.

Adaptability is the idea behind the Vertical Slider incandescent floor lamp. To adjust brightness and temperature, just move the light source to the appropriate diffuser color—from burnt orange to charcoal gray. The diffuser is vinyl, the base and frame silver-painted aluminum. 94 East 28th Street, Holland, MI 49423; 616-396-3298; reddigdesign.com.

Baroque meets modern in Ginetta. Four layers of black or nacre plastic Opalflex compose Nigel Coates's whimsical single-bulb chandelier, which hangs from a steel cable attached to a dual-supported ceiling cup in satin-nickel aluminum. The fixture's diameter is 31 inches. 3 Via Delle Tre Cannelle, 00040 Pomezia (Rome), Italy; 39-0691-62391; slamp.it.

More deco than rococo, the Phebo chandelier features 3,000 square crystal tiles. The seven-tiered incandescent fixture measures 22 inches high in square and circular configurations, and both are 24 inches across. The two color options are Olivina green or Andalusite brown. 7 Via Vivarini, 20141 Milan, Italy; 39-02-89-502342; lollimemmoli.it.

Every office could benefit from hardworking Copeland. Attached to a base or mounted to table clamps, workstation panels, slat walls, and grommets, this lamp's far-reaching steel arm limits eye strain—with the help of standard incandescents or energy-saving compact fluorescents. The head comes in white or silver painted plastic in 5- or 8-inch sizes. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041; 800-343-5665; knoll.com.

The Turbo sofa shuns walls—the dynamic curves of Richard Shemtov's design make the seat a room's sculptural centerpiece. Poly-down cushions come in a variety of leathers or fabrics, or the customer's own material. Length is 93 inches, and the width is 52 inches on the chaise end. 88 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-6171; dune-ny.com.

The Twentyfive-Thirty sleeper sofa slims down the bulky healthcare staple to a depth of 25 inches when closed and 30 inches when open. Framed in welded steel, it is upholstered with foam and fiber. Arm caps come in 42 colors of polyurethane; wood comes in eight finishes. Width is 811/2 inches; arm height is 26 inches. 829 Blair Street, Thomasville, NC 27360; 336-475-7106; ioa-hcf.com.

The Tekna chair is a family affair. Walter Corinto's simple design was inspired by a chair his father, Eugenio, created in the 1950's. Available in eight fabrics or three leathers, with feet or casters. 239 Notre-Dame West, Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 1T4; 800-939-7339; alteregosolutions.com.

The Tube Bench—a shaggy, deconstructed leather pad paired with a shiny, clean surface—is a delightful study in tactile contrasts. The bench can be ebonized or finished in natural or deep brown. 20 Van Dam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-963-2616.

The Techno Kids Chair combines your father's lumbar support with kindergarten colors—the urethane foam seat comes in red, blue, green, and pink. The wood comes in brown oak or half natural. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; okamura.co.jp.

The Time system brings hard lines and fluid curves into harmony. Aluminum posts support curvilinear height-adjustable work surfaces with vertical privacy panels in laminate or Plexiglas. Storage units come with tambour or glazed doors. 800 Vadnais Street, Granby, Quebec J2J 1A7, Canada; 800-363-3040; artopex.com.

The Tillack shelving system has been reintroduced with a lighter look and in custom sizes. But its signature simplicity and functionality haven't changed. Just four aluminum connectors—and no tools—are needed to assemble its painted-MDF shelves and cabinet elements in countless ways. 257 Finchdene Square, Toronto, Ontario M1X 1B9, Canada; 800-668-9318; nienkamper.com.

The Veneziano collection gives classic Venetian chandeliers an even bolder, more contemporary look. Hand-crafted of Murano glass in sizes ranging from a single tier with six arms to three tiers with 24 arms or more, Veneziano dazzles in red, black, light blue, white, and clear colors, which can also be combined. 8428 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323-717-8588; lamurrina.us.

The Triple Alese hanging lamp sheds light on simplicity. Three frameless shades of dupioni silk or textured paper, in either cylindrical or square variations, are suspended from a smooth or braided conduit of oil-rubbed bronze or nickel. 12216 144th Street, Anderson Island, WA 98303; 253-884-1718; kozolighting.com

The Visu-Temp with Clear-Vue is an anti-scald valve that is both durable and easy to read. The simple analog display allows the user to monitor water temperature in the shower or bath and avoid sudden changes. An optional stop-screw can prevent kids (and, let's be honest, adults too) from dialing too high a temperature. 31 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184; 800-796-6667; symmons.com.

The traditional-style RW2231 chrome-plated brass washstand has an integrated glass shelf and is paired with the companion RW2420B wash basin. Made of vitreous-china, the piece has three pre-drilled faucet holes; a similar model is available without the backsplash. 1559 Sunland Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1415; 800-777-9762; rohlhome.com.

The Timberly chair's clean lines are friendly to design fans and ordinary mortals alike. Made from beech, it is available in 16 finishes, including mahogany and cherry. Upholstery comes in a variety of fabrics, or can be done in the customer's own material. 46 Dufflaw Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 2W1; 800-881-3928; havaseat.com.