Domino is an affordable product that really stacks up—20 chairs high, if you like. Its metal frame and perforated plastic seat and back are all in black, with an optional upholstered seat cushion. Glides allow the chairs to be ganged together. P.O. Box 1967, Grand Rapids, MI 49501; 800-887-6786; turnstonefurniture.com.

Diamond tiles in a subtly dished hexagonal shape were developed decades ago by Leon Galleto and master ceramicist Edith Heath. Newly available glazes for 2005 include Citrus, a matte yellow with slight variations in shade, as well as five other standard colors. 400 Gate Five Road, Sausalito, CA 94965; 415-332-3732; heathceramics.com.

Designer-artist Ulrika Hydman Vallien has been commissioned to decorate these sliding-door cabinets with her characteristic whimsical figures. Each custom-order piece will be hand-painted and signed by the artist. The 55-by-62-inch cabinets are available in red, yellow, or blue, all with white doors.Box 140, 560 27 Tenhult, Sweden; 46-36-39-35-00; ragnars inredningar.se.

Earth-friendly and delicious, delicate-looking Fraiche is available in eight colors. It was inspired by a Japanese silk kimono motif (but don't be fooled; the 100 percent recycled-polyester weave withstands 100,000 rubs with nary a sign of wear). 580 Broadway, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10012; 212-431-4794; yoma.com.

Domino is a flexible system of 13-by-20-inch wall tiles, borders, and corners. The range of coordinating neutral colors—from pure white to cream, pink, yellow, and soft green—allows monochromatic or subtly contrasting installations. 71 Via Radici in Piano, Corlo di Formigine, Modena, Italy 41040; 39-059-558-154; ceramichegrazia.it.

The Thought Patterns collection of broadloom carpets raises your design IQ. The 165 options include retro, geometric, floral, organic, and children's designs in 20 colors. 404 Anderson Avenue, Glasgow, VA 24555; 800-554-6637; leescarpets.com.

The maple Bloom chair combines the soothing motions of a rocker with the durability needed for health-care spaces. The multifunctional maple Revive day stand provides storage and work surfaces for patient rooms, exam spaces, and specialized clinics. 1502 20th Street NW, Auburn, WA 98001; 253-838-6500; brandrud.com.

Sizzling Modern Terrazzo heats up any commercial environment. The 24-inch-square vinyl tiles are resilient and available in vibrant orange as well as bright blue and hot pink. 7590 Chaparral Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350; 770-392-0037; halofloors.com.

A tone-on-tone pattern of blurred boxes composes Massai. Offered in 24 colors, the tufted carpet uses the company's Everset Fibers and has a lifetime warranty against edge raveling or delamination. 500 Townpark Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; durkancommercial.com.

A tinted ring of translucent handblown glass surrounding an imbedded incandescent lamp makes up the Corona pendant. The ring diffracts light; the brass fixtures can be painted or polish- or satin-finished in antique, chrome, or nickel. 420 Railroad Way, Mamaroneck, New York, NY 10543; 914-698-7799; nessenlighting.com.

The Wish task chair could be the seat of your dreams. A synchronized-tilt recline, five-zone tilt tension, multiposition back lock, and pneumatic height adjustment allow for a custom sitting experience. 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47549; 800-482-1818; kimballoffice.com.

David Oakey's Proscenium carpet tile features solution-dyed nylon and poly-lactic acid fibers, derived from corn, in a durable textured-loop construction. The eight-pattern collection comes in eight colors. 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30241; 800-336-0225; interfaceflooring.com.

Two new recycled-polyester additions round out the Sustainable Designs fabric group. Curly, a spiral pattern, comes in seven colors; Texturecise, a combination of matte, shiny, and bouclé yarns, in eight. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com.

Maira Kalman's cheeky illustrations have enlivened her children's books, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. Kate Spade even had her develop a pattern for a handbag collection. Kalman now makes her mark on contract textiles with The Story of My Life, which she designed for Maharam. The rayon-polyester fabrics are embellished with some 200 different doodles, ranging from a nesting bird to a ladder and a rhinoceros, all inspired by everyday-life observations. "Walking everywhere, seeing anything, weaving a story…that's my full-time occupation and delight," she says. The fabrics' fine denier warp preserves the simple quality of Kalman's original caricatures, and the five background colorways—Abyss, Coffee, Hay, Snow, and Venetian—allow the renderings to really sing. 501 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com.

Concept 3 lives up to its name with three workstation layouts in as many heights and work-surface shapes. The aluminum and laminate components are customizable and reconfigurable, while a new interactive CD helps personalize workstations. Through Pringle-Ward Associates, 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1106, New York, NY 10016; 888-522-2773.

The three patterns in the Charette collection come in eight contract-friendly colorways and boast 100,000 double rubs. Motive, a Zeftron textile, is a regimented grid with internal crosshatch blocks. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; unikavaev.com.

From Frank Gehry comes the fluid Easy chair. To produce the compact one-piece polymer seat, Gehry employs the same model-based design process that he uses for his trademark curves and angles in his architectural projects. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-685-4200; helleronline.com.

Combining plush cushions and ribbonlike arms, the Woodbridge Collection brings a lilt to mammoth club seating. The arms and base are maple, available in a wide selection of finishes. The sofa is 85 inches wide, 39 inches deep, and 31 inches high. The club chair is 38 inches deep, 311/2 inches wide, and 31 inches high. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com.

Designed in the late 1960's by Paul M. Jones, the FM 79 coffee table has proven to be timeless. The recently reintroduced piece is composed of a continuous ribbon frame of polished steel, which supports a flush glass top that seems to float. Custom sizes and materials are available. 1059 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com.

Chill out with Nendo's Snow coffee table. Snowflake shapes of white-lacquered plywood playfully lock together in rows to form a base for the glass top. Choose from a range of square and rectangular configurations. P.O. Box 156, Formvägen, 56 723 Vaggeryd, Sweden; 46-39-37-97-00; swedese.se.

Colouresce carpets include Coco, in a beige named Salon; Pongee in French Almond; Llano, a magenta velour; and Pongee in Rouge. Subtly variegated nylon yarns lend the sophistication of seagrasses and Tibetan wool-silk blends. 435 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5G2, Canada, 800-248-2878; montereycarpets.com.

Contract-quality carpets in the Fabrique line are fashionably nubby—like a Chanel suit. No surprise that knitted textures inspired this company's new non-directional bouclé carpets, which lack linear or geometric details. The air-twisted, Solutia Ultron yarn is skein-dyed in 13 neutral colors. 500 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; karastancontract.com.

Cosmos, an elegant yet primitive print on a cotton-polyester blend, is a compelling pattern of big and small concentric circles; it complements Infinity, a striated and pleasingly textural counter note. Both are available in six colorways. 2046 Lars Way, Medford, OR 97501; 888-732-1996; henrycalvin.com.

Dense-woven horsehair fabrics provide the durability that much-used chairs and sofas require. This manufacturer has been creating fabrics in the same fashion for more than 100 years. The longstanding quality and the timeless appeal of the designs make them ideal for restoring and recovering antiques, as well as for lending an air of burnished tradition to any interior. Higher Flax Mills, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7DY, England; 44-196-335-0451; johnboydtextiles.co.uk.

Complementary geometric patterns and contrasting color combinations add life and vigor to this follow-up to the first Transitions collection. Transitions Volume II features pocket weaves, washed finishes, and no shortage of stylization. The four color books comprise more than 200 individual selections. Shown, from the Aquamarine book, are Swirl and 14160-56, a complementary abstract pattern inspired by Moorish tiles. 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706; 800-275-3872; duralee.com.