Known for producing elegant pieces that grace museum collections around the world, this esteemed Murano glassmaker now offers the Tiziano vase. It's a classic handblown design in stunning black. 41 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 866-696-9640; venini.com. circle 683

New Faux Coat custom finishes for this manufacturer's 2-foot-square TinCraft embossed-look acoustical ceiling tiles layer color for an antiqued, hand-painted look. The blend of the factory-applied custom hues over the white primer coat can be much more regular—and affordable—than faux finishing by hand. P.O. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604; 877-276-7876; armstrong.com. circle 742

The Terrain collection—Apex, Currents, Sumac, and Waffle—for hospitality use, is built to last. In high-low loop and tip-sheered piles, it boasts a 32-ounce nylon base and a 10-year wear warranty. 201 Lukken Industrial Drive West, LaGrange, GA 30240; 800-241-4826, ext. 3315; maxbymilliken.com. circle 711

Japanese architect Toyo Ito's Ripples 2004 bench employs five layers of laminated wood. The undulating topography and concentric-circles motif of the 78-inch-long piece results from carving subtle dishlike depressions that expose all the layers. 25 Via San Giuseppe, 33082 Pordenone, Italy; 39-0434-640-733; horm.it.

Inspired by the steam baths of ancient Syria, Hammam is a complete sauna system for residential use. This geometric resin sink unit, available in amber, white, and green, marks one of the collection's highlights. 769 Via Gallo, 47022 Borello di Cesena, Italy; 39-0547-372881; effegibi.it.

Infuse a bathroom with hope and luck with Yves Pertosa's Ginkgo tub. The 189-by-102-inch freestanding form is made of nonporous Granilite, a polyester-resin and quartz composite, and is available in matte and high-gloss white. 205 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 800-762-1433; lydiel.com.

In Denis Santachiara's fishbowl-like Astra wall lamp, colored-glass balls in varied sizes swim around a frosted-glass diffuser. A 14-inch-diameter blown-glass diffuser engulfs them all and hangs via three stainless-steel cables. 43 Via Vallazze, 20131 Milan, Italy; 39-29-69751; lamurrina.com.

High-style cooks up in the kitchen with the Modern Art de Luxe culinary environment. The sleek line features handle-less cabinetry, stone work surfaces, high-gloss lacquer finishes, and borders of striated Macassar ebony veneer. 1 Obere Altach 1, D-97475 Zeil am Main, Germany; 49-9524-910; allmilmoe.de.

Hardware in brass, nickel, or bronze gives the textured shagreen base of the stately Cecil B table lamp a tailored appearance. The base comes in four finish colors, including celadon, and the 14-inch shade comes in off-white linen or parchment. The lamp stands 31 inches high. P.O. Box 841, Milford, PA 18337; 570-296-3900; ssdlighting.com.

Hang Stefano Casciani's Aliante sconce any way you choose. The ADA compliant fluorescent fixture, available either 4 or 5 feet long, mounts vertically, horizontally, or on the diagonal. Finishes include brushed-, clear-, and black-anodized aluminum, or automotive paint in seven colors. 2300 Computer Avenue, Suite I-2, Willow Grove, PA 19090; 215-830-1408; ivalolighting.com.

Go for baroque with the Italian 8006/LG table lamp. The glass base and organza shade are offered in six colors as well as clear. The lamp is 20 inches high and takes a 100-watt incandescent bulb. 8 Via Fermi, Zona Industriale Artigianale, Cadoneghe, 35010 Padova, Italy; 39-49-887-0442; italamp.com.

Give a kitchen a sense of inner peace with the tempered-glass Om cooker hood, available in five colors. Not only more energy efficient, but it minimizes air consumption and noise, too. Airflow gets redirected from the central cooking area to the circle's perimeter, increasing absorption and improving air quality. 288 Via Dante, 60044 Fabriano An, Italy; 39-07326101; elica.com.

German furniture wiz Konstantin Grcic stretches the envelope with his experimental Osorom pouf. The ottoman's hollow, lacy surface has a 4-foot diameter and is made of a multilayered techno-polymer composite. 60 Via Nazionale, 33010 Udine, Italy; 39-0432-577-111; moroso.it.

Fu-Tung Cheng's stainless-steel Trapeze hood walks the tightrope between form and function. Graceful and sturdy, the hood comes in 48-, 54-, and 60-inch lengths and is 26 1/2 inches deep. 395 Mendell Street, San Francisco, CA 94124; 888-880-8368; zephyronline.com.

For those who are yearning to recreate Marie Antoinette's Le Hameau De La Reine, consider the Chinoiserie 2074A hanging lantern. A merry mixture in painted and scalloped wood and glass, it measures 12 inches square and takes four 60-watt candelabra bulbs. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060.

Extend the life of delicates with the Touchtronic line of washing machines and driers. The washer employs a patented stainless-steel honeycomb drum that creates a pillow of water to protect clothing during spin cycles. The dryer features six moisture-based drying programs. Both are offered in white and stainless steel. 9 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540; 800-843-7231; miele.com.

What happens when Allsteel and Pantone form a strategic alliance? Roy G. Biv goes to the office. With Allsteel's Terrace panel system, which uses 100 percent polyester resin tiles, designers can specify any of Pantone's 1,900 colors for architecture and interiors or 1,100 colors from its Matching System. An excellent way to display corporate identity or to coordinate with other interior elements. 2210 Second Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761; 563-262-4800; allsteeloffice.com. circle 437

Whether the raw material is abaca (a banana-plant fiber) or raffia (a palm fiber), the look is pure coconut. Luisa Robinson's fuzzy, hemispherical Tango chairs are rope that's coiled in the Philippines; the legs and 29-inch-diameter frame are chrome. 2199 Rue de la Metropole, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada J4P 1S5; 450-674-1669; furniture-cni.com.

Rendered on handmade Fang Kuai paper, the hand-painted Taihu Garden scenic mural panels are all about quality craftsmanship. There's no shortage of choices—designers can select from 50 color options that are offered on 44 standard or color-antiquated paper or silk backings. Each mural set is composed of 20 panels. P.O. Box 976, Churchville, VA 24421; 540-337-6600; paulmontgomery.com. circle 419

Reversible slumped-glass tiles in the Taffeta line are finely gridded with a linen texture that can be exposed or used face-down. The 31 colors are permanently fused into the glass, ensuring durability when used around pools, in kitchens, or as flooring accents. 9200 Gazette Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311; 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com. circle 733

Simple geometry and bold lacquer join forces to create the Tableau Pyramid cocktail table, with a polyester finish over wood. The tabletop is illustrated with etched graphics and painted. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1405, New York, NY 10022; 212-317-2030; evansonstudios.com. circle 431

Brighten your day with the Sunshine chaise and its strong, resilient construction. The elegant ergonomic form is woven of stainless-steel wire that's wrapped in vegetable fiber and sealed in resin. Mounted on an undulating mahogany base, it's available in seven colors and a head cushion with counterweighted strap. 2408 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY 11932; 631-537-7069; loom-italia-usa.com. circle 761

Furniture multitasking at its best, the Sumo chair of molded plastic measures 28 inches high, 36 1/2 inches in diameter, and 42 inches wide. It's all about fun. 86 Caster Avenue, Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada L4L 5Y9; 905-850-1719; lalezar.ca. circle 353

The exotic beauty of dancing brushwork on white paper invests Sumi with mystery. An 8-by-10-foot version is handmade in chocolate and hot-pink silk floated over an ivory wool background; different sizes and colors are available. 100 Jane Street, Suite 9F, New York, NY 10014; 917-531-5168; looplife.com. circle 569

Rick Lee's Sublime Seating Group sectionals link to their curvilinear mates to create potentially endless seating. The ottoman securely nests in the crescent of the larger sofa unit. Upholstered in vintage Knoll fabric; Ultrasuede is also offered; COM options as well. 26 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-8888; sublimeamericandesign.com. circle 346