Although still true to its origins as a to-the-trade-only manufacturer and purveyor of handcrafted chenille, this Sausalito company's business has expanded to include European mills—like the one in Italy that produces Square Dance, a viscose cut-velvet weave, available in seven colorways. 10 Libertyship No. 370, Sausalito, CA 94965; 415-331-6373; myungjinfabric.com. circle 408

Bryan Kerrigan's sculpted Speed Bump wall-tile pattern pairs 15-by-9-inch stoneware domes with matching spacers and inside and outside corners—all in custom colors. Tiles are less than 2 inches thick and are appropriate for interior or exterior use, with joints that can be grouted or silicone-sealed. 1052 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607; 312-432-0100; morlensinoway.com. circle 743

With a polished-steel base supporting a yellow-maple and glass cabinet, the Sottsass is 21 1/2 inches square and 57 inches high. Ideally compact for retail and residential displays. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; socoll.com. circle 685

Soba is a table lamp of many moods. Its wavy turned-form base, in a range of ceramic and wood finishes, can be mixed and matched with gilded or lacquered feet, and shades are offered in linen, silk, and tatami. 30 Cutler Street, Warren, RI 02885; 401-245-9557; hwangbishop.com. circle 601

 A resort standard in the making, the AcapulcoChaise meshes streamlined style with at-play comfort. Its aluminum frame is woven with resin in a color called Coffee Cream. Two rear wheels allow for easy movement, and the backrest has six positions. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 538, New York, NY 10022; 212-758-0472; walterswicker.com.

An abstract gangster-stripe pattern makes the Chicago line sing. This polyester-rayon comes in six colors, including reddish Pilsen, blue Lakeview, and green Logan Square, and can withstand 40,000 double rubs. 1451 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-657-8481; brentanofabrics.com.

Light Tile's technology embeds dependable 12-volt LEDs into wall or floor tiles. The LEDs—in blue, white, or amber—are protected by a stainless-steel frame, last 100,000 hours (11 years), and can be installed without an electrician. 3 South Middlesex Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; 609-409-6792; villeroy-boch.com.

Jakob Dominique and Brandon MacFarlane's It chair is sculpture that you can sit in. The limited-edition piece is made of fiberglass-covered resin and finished in a showstopping red lacquer. It measures 78 by 90 inches. 11 Via Manzoni, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-863951; sawayamoroni.com.

A versatile solution for home or office, the clever SmartMoves woven screen can be configured in seemingly endless variety. Customize the number of 24-inch-wide panels from two to as many as desired, and choose from 42-, 54-, or 66-inch heights. 1400 Buchanan, Grand Rapids, MI 49507; 616-452-1411; hekmancontract.com. circle 690

Intended for the health care market, this refined style could well find use in residential and dorm settings. An easy-to-use alternative to the pull-out sofa bed, SleepOver Flop features back cushions that fold onto the seat to make a flat, 79-inch sleep surface, finished on either end by the armrests. Other pluses: maple-frame construction, optional removable covers, attached cushions. 909 N. Eighth Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081; 800-203-8916; nemschoff.com. circle 361

Lucci & Orlandini Design created the fashion-forward Skyline kitchen for our aging but independent population. Rounded corners smooth the way for cooks with disabilities, and the curving, single-piece countertop keeps sink, cooktop, prep area, and undercounter storage within easy reach. 20300 S. Vermont Avenue, Suite 125, Torrance, CA 90502; 877-762-4337; snaidero-usa.com. circle 649

Custom-colored Skin veneer plaster wall panels start as 3/4-inch-thick, 4-by-8-foot fiberboard sheets. A layer of water-based plasters and organic pigments is then applied, which is in turn fixed with an acrylic coating. The matte or gloss results range in appearance from linen to glass. 94 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215; 718-832-8390; postlogicstudio.com. circle 745

Originally designed in 1976, Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer's reissued Sinus chair offers comfort and support, together with contemporary design. Like everything else produced by this 50-year-old German firm, it's a happy merger of style and supreme functionality. 1106 Burning Tree Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, 919-260-8585; cor.de. circle 365

The folks at Versteel have made it their mission to create comfort, save space, and beautify the work environment, one table and chair at a time. Witness Simon, a polypropylene-and-steel mix, with curves in all the right places (and wheels, if you need them, for hard floors). This piece folds at the seat joint for easy storage and mobility. 2332 Cathy Lane, Jasper, IN 47546; 800-876-2120; versteel.com. circle 339

Using superior-quality dyes, the Silk Sheers collection mixes stripes and patterns of translucent spun-silk jacquards in designs that are richly traditional but fit the most modern of environments. Excellent for window treatments, the patterns are available in aqua, shimmering metallic gold, and a quiet, neutral palette. 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706; 800-387-2533. circle 402

Spanish manufacturer Cosentino's River series of satin-finish Silestone quartz surfacing delivers the shadowing and fluidity of natural limestone. The six earthy colors in the new collection are highly stain resistant, and the surfacing is four times stronger than granite. 13124 Trinity Drive, Stafford, TX 77477; 800-291-1311; silestone.com. circle 747

A woven poly-cotton blend with occasional hints of metallic thread, the Show Tunes collection whimsically references favorite tunes of yore not only by the names—Banyan Tree, Summertime, Gypsy Rose, and Blue Moon—but also by the caricature-like designs. P.O. Box 1249, Sonoma, CA 95476; 707-935-0316; rodolph.com. circle 381

Elegant in proportion and attitude, the Shinjuku table's cast-bronze tiers create a big burst of energy for this small piece. Iron legs with a patina bronze top help achieve this fetching table's lean, and clean look. 52 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448; 707-431-0521; tuellreynolds.com. circle 448

No attic for attic stock? The No Rules collection's Shadow Play tiles in 16 colorways install without a predetermined layout. Because of the pattern's layered colors and shapes, different dye lots will blend undetectably for reconfiguration or selective replacement. 410 Old Mill Road, Cartersville GA, 30120; 877-502-2429; shawsc.com. circle 546

Daniele Albright and Stefan Lawrence's made-to-order, acrylic Luma is part sconce, part art installation. It takes incandescent light sources and can be delivered in any configuration of the manufacturer's 12 colors. 8057 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323-904-1200; twentieth.net.

Dreams take flight in the innovative Float bed. Developed by the German mathematician and designer Max Longin, the bed comprises a sleeping surface held by four suspended stainless-steel cords that are attached to a frame of wood and stainless steel. The tautness of the cords balances the mattress in the center of their pulling strengths yet also allows it to sway gently. Tools and instructions for the bed's assembly are included, and its components can be configured to become a compact transport case when the piece is dismantled. Float comes in three standard sizes, including California king, and in woods such as oak, walnut, maple, and elm. Custom sizes and finishes are available. 37 Alphorn, Mannheim, Germany 68169; max-longin.com.

Enjoy a midnight pool party with the buoyant Waterproof lantern. Made of rotation-molded polyethylene, the 211/2-inch-high fixture floats in a minimum of 12 inches of water and stays charged for eight hours. 27-35 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-482-1100.

As nifty as the repeated doodle motif is on this cotton-poly blend, Scribble's production method is also pretty cool. The print solution dissolves the cotton fibers, leaving behind pure polyester and a characteristic contrasting sheen that kicks basic monochrome up a notch. Available in three colorways. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 400

At once graphic and girly, these cushions by Madeleine Rogers are screen-printed by hand and whimsically named after 1950s English service stations like Pease Pottage and Clacket Lane. Lustre, 227 West 15th Street, Suite 2, New York, NY 10011; 212-255-7751; lustre-usa.com. circle 684

Adaptable, modular furniture for private, public, or school libraries of any size is what the Saratoga series is all about. Single- and double-sided bookcases; study carrels; mobile book trucks; dictionary, atlas, and newspaper stands; and magazine racks are available in oak or maple with clear-lacquered or hand-applied oil-sheen topcoats. Choose standard or custom finishes. 120 Benson Place, P.O. Box 186, Frankfort, NY 13340; 315-894-5490; halebookcases.com. circle 470