From the polished Perla collection, a sculptural 3/4-inch-thick laminated glass basin in shiny black—one of a dozen glossy standard colors available. The large, round crystal "droplets" may be specified in virtually any color and arranged in a pattern of your choice. 3500 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205; 800-338-5725; vitraform.com.

From Germany's premier producer of textiles for home design comes Kendo, Shino, and Zig Zag. The three graphic prints woven in cotton-polyester blends are suitable for drapery and upholstery. Danziger Strasse 6, D-26655 Westerstede, Germany; 49-4488-5160; kinnasand.de.

Receiving the Excellent Swedish Design Award, Camilla Diedrich's oversize BPL pendant gets its form and texture from polyester fabric that's been tied to a wood structure and baked until it bubbles. Illuminated by either 75- or 150-watt incandescents, the bubbles diffuse and redirect the light. Offered in 15- and 26-inch diameters. Via Della Rupe 35 38017 Mezzolombardo, Trento, Italy; 39-46-160-2376; Rotaliana.it.

Karim Rashid updates the Victorian bourne with Rosetta. Unlike its 19th-century predecessor, his modular piece takes on a number of configurations. Supported by a chrome-steel frame, the fireproof-foam seats have removable covers that can be upholstered in any of Frighetto's leathers or standard fabrics, including Rashid's Blue and Flo. 29 Via dell'Industria, 36071 Arziganno, Italy; 39-044-447-1717; frighetto.com.

Tissuelike layers of tear-free, flame-resistant polyester are stacked one atop the other in Steve Lechot's dimmable, fluorescent One by One lamp. With four steel posts and a steel base, the 11-inch-square lamp is available in either a standard 14- or 59-inch height or custom. 20 Klünenfeldstrasse, CH-4127 Birsfelden, Switzerland; 41-61-316-7401; belux.com.

Meaning "resurrected beauty," the Bella Rifatta stacking armchair is the product of William Sawaya's three-year experiment with reused plastics and injection-molded technology. Offered in five colors as well as clear, the transparent chair's polycarbonate body is an admixture of eco-friendly polyethylene terephthalate (PET), fiberglass, and French chalk. A recycled-plastic version in a choice of three opaques is also available. 11 Via Manzoni, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-86-39-5200; sawayamoroni.com.

With the dimmable, fluorescent Lost, dark light optics are directed downward; indirect light is thrown up. The slim 2-inch-wide fixture accepts T 16 lamping and comes in 54- and 80-inch lengths; its aluminum shell comes in polished or satin finishes. 1980 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 631-694-9292; artemide.us.

Patricia Urquiola raises the art of loafing to new heights with her Lazy stool. The shiny chrome frame is fitted with a saddlelike thermoformed plastic seat that's easily removed by means of a zipper and Velcro. The seat's polyurethane cover comes solid, in two contrasting colors, and custom, and the stool is offered in 26- and 30-inch heights. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 800-872-1697; bebitalia.it.

From April 12 to 18, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile took over the city of Milan. Among our many favorites was Gaetano Pesce's vivid La Michetta seating collection by Meritalia. Pesce, who seems to be having a food moment, named the tufted-cotton pieces after Milan's most common bread. (His Pesce for Lunch sculpture, made entirely of Italian ingredients such as mozzarella, prosciutto, and polenta, occupied a corner of Pier 92 at i Saloni Worldwide in New York in mid–May.) The La Michetta line comes in six sizes—ranging from 28 to 83 inches long, 15 to 18 inches wide, and 15 to 49 inches high—and six colors: red, dark gray, acid green, orange, purple, and brown (dark green not available). 25/27 Via Durini, 20122 Milan, Italy; 39-027-631-7226; meritalia.com.

Emeco's classic 1951 chair gets an update. Originally built for U.S. naval hospitals, the piece has retained all its functionality—the brushed/anodized-aluminum frame is stackable—and has gained color. The plastic seat and back come in white, gray, red, black, and, of course, navy. 805 Elm Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331; 717-637-5951; emeco.net

Eva and Peter Moritz's Open upholstered lounge chair, which rests on a stainless-steel swivel pedestal base, pairs up with its matching stool and laminate-topped table to become a convivial seating area for lounge or lobby. P.O. Box 156, Formvägen, SE-567 23 Vaggeryd, Sweden; 46-393-79700; swedese.se.

Everyone acknowledges Sunbrella's fantastic outdoor applications, but now designers Joe Ruggiero and Richard Frinier have found interior uses for this versatile fabric. Jacquard weaving, advanced finishes, and innovative yarn combinations distinguish these fabrics. Available in a range of colors. 1831 North Park Avenue, Glen Raven, NC 27217; sunbrella.com

Eliminate boredom with the Campobello sectional. Four autonomous components combine to create a range of seating configurations that equally suit residential or commercial spaces. Made of mahogany and bonded with marine-grade epoxy, the pieces are available in a variety of hues, including traditional yacht-finish white. 6 Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841; 800-456-6483; weatherend.com.

Expecting royalty at your next barbecue? Consider the Louis Soleil dining side chair. It adds a regal touch to summer languor, with supportive carved-wood arms and seat cushioning stuffed with flow-through foam wrapped in Dacron. The teak frame is available in three finishes, including a weather finish in natural teak. 635 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 800-717-8325; sutherlandteak.com.

Flower bursts blend into a mosaic of linked petals in this cheerful Sunbrella woven fabric. With 2,200 hours of light fastness, Dahlia is ideal for upholstering for patios and poolside. It is available in linen, with four colors of detail, including Limón and Marigold. 504 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-426-0756; stacygarciainc.com.

Embolden any hanging, floor, or table lamp with the three-tier fiberglass Nancy shade, hand-dyed in nicotine with squiggled, hand-patterned lines. (Shown on the steel-wire T-000 lamp base in matte black.) 4219 Tanglewood Trail, Spring Branch, TX 78070; 830-885-5221; moonshineshades.com.

For cozy home kitchens, the dark and smooth horizontal grain of Truffle Brown Pine cabinetry pairs smartly with Jura Yellow Limestone countertops. The rich new wood veneer joins bamboo, glossy sapele, and walnut to form the manufacturer's latest line of exotic wood finishes. 3331 Street Road, Suite 450, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-244-6800; siematic.com.

Employing her signature Lamontage felting process, this New York designer deftly hand-layers colorful fibers, then punches them into durable carpets using felting needles. Her effervescent 81/2-foot-long Driftwood Bubbles rug employs custom-dyed 100 percent acrylic fiber. 91 Grand Street, New York, NY 10003; 212-989-2732; lioramanne.com.

For more than 25 years, Peter Fasano has been silk-screening his quirky, sometimes ethereally beautiful designs by hand in his Great Barrington, Massachusetts, studio. His latest accomplishment, the Tuscan Collection, is a polyester-cotton blend available in 14 colorways, including customs. Through John Rosselli & Associates, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060; peterfasano.com.

Feel free to ask and tell about these trays. The First Date line addresses social issues by illustrating that all types of couples should be able to enjoy a drink after that first hook-up. As director of design Giovanni Pellone notes, "Romance, after all, knows no prejudice." 37 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-383-1334; benzadesign.com.

In an immodest age, modesty can still prevail with the Exuma Privacy Lounge. At 4 feet square, it is small enough to set up almost anywhere and yet still provides ample room for changing clothes or for storage. The fiberglass-and-honey-teak frame can be covered with the customer's choice of fabric and a selection of canopy tops and valences. 2900 NW 35th Street, Miami, FL 33142; 305-634-5116; tuuci.com.

Every Madara table lamp, constructed from a piece of natural driftwood, is utterly unique. The designers found specimens with twin branches; each one supports a bulb and both are surrounded by an oval linen shade. It comes mounted on a blackened steel base. 151 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0800; interieurs.com.

Fashion and accessories designer Liora Manné produces her home textiles collection in extra-wide 84-inch rolls. Big Swirls, like her other fabrics, is made by a process of hand-layering custom-dyed 100 percent acrylic fibers and fusing them together with felting needles. The natural latex finish adds durability. 91 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-965-0302; lioramanne.com.

Esto is a 27-inch pattern of random horizontals on a lightly brushed clear-glass background. The glass is available in sections up to 80 by 132 inches, and in various thicknesses. It can be tempered, laminated, curved, shaped, drilled, notched, slumped, carved, sandblasted, and colored. 1.1244 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6H 3R8; 888-505-4527; bermanglasseditions.com.

Every dog may have its day, but Phillip Plein is more concerned with its night. The Phillip Plein Dog Bed is a fitting luxury for your best friend. The German designer uses a sleek, minimalist steel frame to hold fitted cushions of either faux fur or faux ostrich. The lounger comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and sizes—there's even one for kitty. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-2039; resourcefurniture.com.