Alexander Lervik's Jefferson table-and-chair set allows you to conference in comfort. The chairs perch on a chrome swivel-pillar base; the table is birch with oak veneer in a semi-matte-lacquer finish. The table is 43 inches wide and is available in three lengths: 90, 180, and 208 inches. SE 288 34 Vinslov, Sweden; 46-44-855-50; skandiform.se.

A tempered-glass shelf provides an unexpected storage space above designer Victor Hoernig's Frame toilet-tissue dispenser. The single piece is easily disassembled, and the solid-brass frame is plated in chrome or satined nickel to match 12 coordinating pieces. 460-N Greenway Industrial Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708; 888-469-6511; motiv.us.

Among this atelier's African exotics are natural hair-on-hide Zebra skins that can be seamed, interlined, backed in felt, and edge-bound with shiny black cowhide. The manufacturer also creates natural-skin rugs in exotics like goat and fox fur. 253 West 35th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 212-244-5190; globalleathers.com.

Bring on the spring with Flower Power and Fresh Cut. These sunny skein-dyed buds blossom in more than 140 Solutia Ultron–nylon colors, including yellow Marigold and soft-green Limona. Thanks to Inter-lok technology, which creates a sturdy textured cut and loop construction, these blooms are certain to remain fresh underfoot for many seasons to come. P.O. Box 1287, 818 J&J Drive, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4586; invisioncarpet.com.

Aiming at "clients with big budgets and great taste," designer Joseph Carini assembled his Spring collection with an emphasis on lush graphic patterning and rich textures. Choices include mohair solids, Tear Drops, Silk Corduroys, and Victoria Square. 335 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 646-613-0497; carinilang.com.

A honeycomb of large-scale circles enlivens the Shadowlands collection of high-performance broadlooms and 18-inch tiles for raised-floor applications. The tonal pattern, in one of 17 Invista-nylon colors, is defined by the juxtaposition of contrasting cut-pile and loop textures. 200 Fair Street, Calhoun, GA 30701; 800-308-4344; constantine-carpet.com.

A prime example of "waste not, want not," Scan broadlooms were created using tail-outs—those leftover virgin yarns that normally go unused. The carpets' combination of matte and silky fibers evokes the painterly quality of vegetable-dyed wool-and-silk hand-wovens. 14641 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com.

A new entry in the Wiener Werkstätte collection, Minuet boasts a rigorous, starkly geometric repeating pattern that is an updated "translation" of an archive design by Carl Witzmann from 1908. This cotton-viscose blend is available in three colorways: Wedgewood, Shellac, and Kirsch. 3439 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Suite 344, Portland, OR 97232; 503-242-1099; soliloquytex.com.

A veritable feast for your feet, ECOearth is available in scrumptious shades like Pesto Change-o, Pumpkin Patch, and Hot Tamale. The latest in this manufacturer's fun and durable recycled-rubber floor collection debuts in 14 speckled colors. Available on rolls or in 18- and 36-inch-square tiles. This is one floor you just might want to eat off of. P.O. Box 989, Lancaster, PA 17608; 877-326-7873; ecosurfaces.com.

A rigid and durable new look for decorative surfaces, Plaza is a dense stainless-steel mesh slightly less than a 1/4 inch thick and up to 50 inches wide. The panels of tightly spaced wires add durability to elevator cab interiors, to facades, and to walls. 105B Goodwill Road, Cambridge, MD 21613; 866-806-2385; architecturalmesh.com.

Designer Dante Bonuccelli's discreet Tivali kitchen virtually disappears when its folding doors emerge from their hiding places to conceal the countertop. The cabinetry monoblock can be situated against a wall or in the middle of a room. Through Unifor, 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-673-7106; dadaweb.it.

A wildly popular mod motif from this company's archive has been reimagined in an updated palette and relaunched as Just Desserts. The cotton backing is gun-tufted with pure New Zealand wool, so custom colors (as well as sizes) are possible. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-310-0400; edwardfieldsinc.com.

An elegant, winding vine pattern and rich colors impart the feel of meticulously embroidered silk—but Vineyard is actually a tough, built-to-last polyester-viscose blend in six of-the-moment colors. Designer Lori Weitzner cleverly ran a dupioni yarn through the fabric's ground to create a rich contrast. P.O. Box 8100, Green Bay, WI 54308; 800-472-5527; pallastextiles.com.

Acrovyn 3000 handrails, crash rails, and corner guards are green in more ways than one: No toxic PVCs are used in their manufacture. And yet the look faithfully reproduces original Acrovyn in terms of both texture and color—while maintaining peerless impact resistance. P.O. Box 380, Muncy, PA 17756; 888-621-3344; c-sgroup.com.

A prominent feature on the tablescape are these brightly colored coasters. Tabledance is a five-piece set—four coasters for small glasses and one large one for decanters and pitchers—from eight designers, including Auge and Dominic Pangborn. The smart ring-stoppers are made from stainless steel and decorated with a plastic inlay. P.O. Box 5786, Naperville, IL 60567; 888-573-7744; ritzenhoffusa.com.

A close look reveals that not only does the ZigZag chair move in both directions, it also provides sturdy and comfortable seating courtesy of an aluminum-alloy frame, a chromed-aluminum base, three types of supporting foam, and Swedish Ultrasoft fabric or leather upholstery. 914 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 258, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310-963-7169; lyx.com. circle 345

A new addition to this comfortable line, the Zephyr stool is available in two heights that are ideal for counters and bars. The mesh seat and back are in a platinum color; the frame can be powder coated in six colors. P.O. Box 5038, Delanco, NJ 08075; 800-257-5742; stylexseating.com. circle 372

Offering an alternative to the traditional vanity, Castiglia Associates has designed the Zenit bathroom components from Rifra. An aluminum structure frames wall panels of mahogany, lacquered fiberboard, or shiny, plasticlike parapan. Completing the look are glass shelves, cabinets, and cubes with precisely mitered corners. 23/25 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-334-4544; vivendum.it. circle 625

The sleek new Xenon extended single-lever mixer faucet will easily reach over the lip of just about any vessel sink. As an alternative to shiny chrome plating, this solid-brass fixture can be delivered in a satin nickel finish. 111 East 39th Street, Suite 2R, New York, NY 10016; 212-599-0575; samuel-heath.com. circle 633

The X bench takes its inspiration from that geometrical favorite, the triangle. This strong but simply designed piece, with leather upholstery and stainless steel for added glamour, is a classic from the manufacturer's archives that's been given an update. 321 Terminal Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; 800-401-7877; cumberlandfurniture.com. circle 327

Alape's WT.IC. 325 basin is a geometrically rigorous but lightweight wall-mounted glazed-steel cube with a hollowed-out hemisphere basin. Alternate versions of the same design are predrilled for a deck-mounted single-hole faucet—or enlarge the cubes' square counter space into a rectangle. 1700 Executive Drive South, #600, Duluth, GA 30096; 800-774-1181; dornbracht.com. circle 650

The surprisingly lightweight Wovin Wall system of decorative wood, laminated aluminum, and propylene tiles quickly transforms any wall or ceiling, supplying texture and graphic shadows. The flat-packed modules snap into an aluminum framework to conceal unsightly cables or lighting hardware. 735 Grand View Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94114; 415-515-9851; wovinwall.com. circle 732

The Wishbone chair aims to offer "uncommon attention to functionality in a minimalist context," as it joins basic beech-plank board with high-end powder-coated steel and swanky fabric from Maharam's Stance line. Up the ante by choosing American walnut or ebonized white ash in lieu of beech. 3315 D Highway 54 West, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 914-412-0260; theconversation.us. circle 348

Emerging artist Jacob Marks's line of furniture is at once sparse and welcoming. The Wishbone high table, with an asymmetrical pivoting drawer, is a piece with delicate proportions. Made from American walnut, bleached or natural European beech, or ebonized white ash and powder-coated steel. 3315 D, Highway 54 West, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 919-412-0260; theconversation.us. circle 467

With its maple-trimmed racks and removable wine caddy, the Wine Captain, a glass-front under-the-counter refrigerator, displays up to 43 bottles. Each drawer can be maintained at a separate temperature between 40 and 60 degrees, according to your beverages' requirements; the clever digital readout monitors their progress. 8900 N. 55th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53224; 414-354-0300; u-line.com. circle 638