This sleek, modern panel, part of the Envision collection, is the soul of understatement. It can be used for exhibition and display, or as a free-standing partition. An aluminum frame surrounds each 72-by-36-inch panel, which is available in a choice of 38 fabrics or laminates. 17929 South Susana Road, Compton, CA 90221; 800-496-0204; peterpepper.com.

Industrial designer Patrick Messier created the sensual Mamma rocking chair to offset the dearth of comfortable and attractive versions of this living room classic. The undulating, ribbonlike fiberglass piece, available in white or in custom colors, is coated with a special high-gloss urethane finish. 5550 Fullum Street, Office 312, Montreal, Quebec H2G 2H4, Canada; 888-271-0909; editorialliving.com.

The refined, low-seated Arne offers a pleasing asymmetry: armrests of different shapes and heights. Combine the end unit with a chaise longue to create corner configurations. Available in fabric or leather, this piece measures 124 inches long, 591/2 inches deep, and 263/4 inches high. Other lengths are offered. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 800-872-1697; bebitalia.it.

At nearly 11/4 inches in diameter, Bloom Allaround ceramic mosaic tiles are bigger than ordinary penny tiles. Pre-mounted in 8-by-16-inch modules, the four variegated mosaic assortments match square 8-inch floor tiles in chocolate brown, Ardoise black, indigo blue, or pearl gray. 30 Commercial Street, Freeport, NY 11520; 516-379-3500; hastingstilebath.com.

Perched atop four sturdy wheels, the Bongos professional mobile kitchen bundles a cooking unit, sink, refrigerator, and cook top. The stainless-steel unit, which weighs 170 pounds, accepts gas, electric, and water (inflow and outflow) connections for outdoor or indoor use. 16 Via S. Righetto, 36055 Nove (VI), Italy; 39-0424-592-352; emmegroupdesign.com.

Beadazzled Geode is the perfect example of how this firm has gained its reputation for glamour. Flexible glass beads of varying sizes create complex patterns of tone and light reflection. It's 281/2 inches wide and available in six standard colors or any custom hue. 1730 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626; 800-933-6292; mayaromanoff.com.

They've been in business for more than a century, and the Arts & Crafts Gallery collection affirms that this manufacturer still has the market cornered on old-world craftsmanship and elegance. Its cotton-blend brocades and florals would do William Morris proud. 31-11 Thompson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-706-7000; stroheim.com.

The hand-knotted Big Cotton Balls rug by designer Joanna Michalowicz is, despite its name, a high-relief rug with silk highlights. The orange one, which is made in China for the company's Elements collection, combines wool and silk—though a neutral-colored version includes some linen yarn. 94-98 Nassau Avenue, Suite 360, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 914-645-1262; ashacarpets.com.

Why not lounge in style? The Deckinox collection offers indoor and outdoor reclining armchairs with stainless-steel frames and leather or mahogany arms. Choose from a selection of Sunbrella fabrics for outdoor use or indulge in leather seating for a sunroom. Through Art & Industry, 50 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-477-0116; trans-arte.com.

The hand-blown glass shade of the Carillon wall sconce evokes a flower bud. Each piece is signed and unique and is available in a range of clear, translucent, and opaque glass colors with a back-plate in hand-brushed aluminum (shown) or bamboo with a natural or ebony stain. It also comes as a pendant and in two table-lamp versions. 24 Fifth Avenue, Suite 709, New York, NY 10011; 212-475-0479; jgooddesign.com.

A brand-new entry from this brand-new-to-the-market firm, Curtain Call is part of a collection manufactured using a patent-pending hypersaturated color system by designers who dabble in everything from staid textures to edgy photo murals. The gradated, silkscreen effect of the stripes suggests the rich dimension of a folded drape. 1825 MacArthur Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30318; 800-620-6922; setwalls.com.

Here are two boldly named Antron Nylon products from this California manufacturer: Blaze is a small-scale rectangular grid, and Blinding Light is that same grid interrupted by a larger, window-pane pattern. Both are tufted tip-shears in 21 colors; they are designed for traditional corporate or sophisticated hospitality settings. 14641 East Don Julian Road, Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com.

Celebrated Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien's Dreams series features nine ethereal glass sculptures made in large sand molds. Like every piece in the series, the 57/8-by-43/8-inch Distant Friend is a dreamlike vision that evokes a subtle beauty and mystery. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 602, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-5455; kostaboda.com.

Close shaves are only part of the appeal of Wolfgang Joensson's Shanghai groom center: Consider the Chinese red resin-coated handles, the badger-hair brush, and the chrome-plated zinc-alloy stand, which magnetically holds the other two pieces in place, so they dry correctly. The Madrid razor has a gently curved injection-molded plastic handle, ensuring a comfortable fit in the hand. 41 Rue de l'Abbé-Gregoire, 75006 Paris, France; 720-496-4068; hommage.com.

Veranda Bamboo renders the look of the tropics in smooth, concave ceramic form. Available in more than 200 standard colors as well as custom options, the tiles come in 3-by-8-inch and 4-by-8-inch sizes and can be installed horizontally, vertically, or in a basket-weave pattern. Glazed edges and mitered corners make trim pieces unnecessary. 8120 NE 33rd Drive, Portland, OR 97211; 800-278-8453; annsacks.com.

Anticipating a rising demand for neutral backdrops in residential and commercial settings, this manufacturer added four colors to its popular Zodiaq quartz surfacing collection and called it Concrete Aesthetic. The newcomers are sand beige, papyrus, alabaster, and clay brown. 1007 Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19898; 800-436-6072; zodiaq.com.

The handmade ceramic-tile moldings, borders, and inserts of designers David O'Neil and Randy Ruppel's premier Nest collection are suitable for backsplashes and walls. Shown here, 3-by-8-inch Cornice tops 1-by-8-inch Bobble above 5-inch-square Crake. The line's eight colors include Cloud, Oatmeal, yellow Pollen, and misty-green Frond. Renaissance Tile & Bath, 349 Peachtree Hills Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-9203; renaissancetileandbath.com.

There's more to stripes with Stripes and More. Choose among Bordeaux-olive, light blue–olive, multicolor, and white, the latter with one or two central striped circles. Install these 93/4-inch ceramic squares with the pattern running horizontally or vertically. 77 Industriestrasse, 75417 Mühlacker, Germany; 49-70-41-801-110; steuler-fliesen.de.

Aflood with cool options such as a deck-mounted faucet, an integrated towel bar, and a tub filler that doubles as a pop-up drain, Capri meets international standards for impact, stain resistance, and load bearing. The generous double-ended soaker—71 inches long and 32 wide—is made of white Englishcast, a high-gloss mineral crystal composite that helps maintain water temperature. 1201 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201; 803-748-1228; englishtubs.com.

Lisa Albin has grown her Igloo line of children's furniture by adding the Lima table. Available in two sizes, its cheerful, organically shaped top in cherry veneer plywood is embedded with colorful plastic coasters and stands on green painted-wood legs. 947 President Street, No. 1, Brooklyn, NY 11215; 718-622-0047; iglookids.com.

Throw a curve with the elliptical Wal-Aparia. This fluorescent wall-mounted luminaire lights up behind a diffuser in one of two materials: frosted white, or translucent blue acrylic (shown), or perforated or slotted steel (either galvanized or in one of 16 paint finishes). 1737 East 22nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058; 213-746-0360; prulite.com.

Inspired by a 1940's French design, the Volute chandelier features an undulating steel center ring with six lamps mounted on brass arms. The shades come standard in paper; custom metal finishes are also available. 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-319-7979; niermannweeks.com.

The Albemarle dining table with the Round Adams Big Top in luscious Chinese Red is also available in 16 other colors including Lancaster Blue, Virginia Pewter, and Chesapeake Taupe. The wrought-aluminum table is roughly 30 inches high, with an outside diameter of 45, 54, 63, 72, or 81 inches. 1806 Summit Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230; 804-358-2385; mckinnonharris.com.

The new Alcyon track lighting systems include an array of line-voltage and low-voltage halogen fixtures that rotate 365 degrees. All are available in aluminum, matte black, and matte white finishes; most can be easily outfitted with up to two accessories, including color filters, visors, louvers, and light-shielding snoots. 631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720; 508-679-8131; lightolier.com.

The BA10 Aomori oak bathtub is girded with brushed-stainless bands; hidden inside are stools with brushed-stainless hardware. The matching BA15 Mito towel rail can lean nearby or can be fixed in place with a concealed screw. Through Cornell & Munzer, 431 NE 94th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138; 305-793-3342; e15.com.