The Olivia side table is a throwback to the days of retro-futuristic glamour. Made entirely of polished stainless steel with either a polished or brushed stainless steel tabletop and leather details, this three-legged beauty will have admirers lingering. 1675 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-259-0207; ebstyle.com. circle 451

From this savvy supplier of the durable, comes the polyester Office Attire collection of panel fabrics that sympathize with your work-wardrobe woes but always end up perfectly dressed. Business Casual, Business Dress, and Casual Friday set the tone for different environments in easy-to-work-with neutrals. 1330 Bellevue Street, Green Bay, WI 54302; 800-472-5527; pallastextiles.com. circle 405

Designer Barbara Zieve referenced the less-is-best aesthetic of Japanese high-function design for the OBI collection. Each of the three chairs—Obi, Opal, and Staccato—boasts a lumbar "waistband" inspired by kimono sashes, and the dark-and-light hardwood frames establish durability as they evoke Japanese architecture. 1811 Second Avenue NW, Stewartville, MN 55976; 507-533-4235; halconcorp.com. circle 334

Composed of flame-resistant Trevira CS, this shimmering sheer forms part of the Nya Nordiska collection, which comes in appealing colors including banana and fraise. Ideal for adding zing and sex appeal to any space. 2222 Palou Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124; 800-844-9922; randolphhein.com. circle 380

Environmentally conscious babies will rest easy with NUI Organics blankets. Crafted from undyed and unbleached New Zealand merino wool, these pieces are woven in five styles including grids and solids. The cozy covers are available in natural-wool shades of cream, silver, and cocoa and are washable by hand in warm water and soap. P.O. Box 684714, Austin, TX 78768; 888-823-6480; nuiorganics.com. circle 682

Understated elegance and a keen sense of style set the Noelle bar stool apart from the pack. It is made with a maple frame that is available in 20 standard finishes as well as custom options. 1407 Parker Road, Baltimore, MD 21227; 410-242-2222; davidedward.com. circle 703

For telecommunications conferencing system Neo 4, clean and sleek is the idiom. Data-ready tables and podiums accommodate myriad technological devices and LED lighting, while credenzas, serving buffets, plasma-screen cabinets, and other pieces fill out the space. Specify metal surfaces in satin aluminum or stainless steel. 1750 North Lawndale, Chicago, IL 60647; 800-708-9991; fci-office.com. circle 453

Already master of the woven-blind universe, this manufacturer takes the art to a new level with the introduction of a durable, flexible, silk-like edge binding that flatters and preserves its vast selection of natural-fiber blinds. Available in 16 earth- and marine-toned colorways. 540 Ninth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 866-426-6723; conradshades.com. circle 397

The age-old folk technique of using rags to make rugs comes to modern times with Runner Project. A variety of textiles, including leather scraps, are packed into a dense structure of parallel yarns. 5 Brewer Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130; 617-524-5326; claudiamills.com.

Take a load off with Matali Crasset's Decompression Space chair. Made of rotation-molded polyethylene and supported by this company's signature platform base, this piece features two sets of parallel depressions that comfortably nest arms and hands. 17 Via Sempione, 21011 Casorate Sempione, Italy; 39-0331-767131; felicerossi.it.

The 10-foot-tall Oriental Bittersweet floor lamp takes organic to a new level. The shade is made of bittersweet, grapevine, and coated, fade-resistant eucalyptus leaves. Approved for both indoor and outdoor use. 786 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06824; 203-254-3952; lauraspectorrusticdesign.com.

Perfect for any setting, the armless Amanda side chair is the little black dress for interiors. Slipping easily from guest to dining chair, this sleek, leather-covered number can be had in any of the manufacturer's 27 colors, including blue, red, green, and orange. 7 Via Terrenato, 36010 Carré, Italy; 39-0445-314070; flyline.it.

The extensive Soft Landscapes collection began as tempera artworks by architect Marco Piva. One of which became Walkways Grey, a broadloom that can be customized and is offered in several sizes. Six standard options allow fast delivery with no minimums. 25 Industrivej Nord, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark; 45-97-11-88-11; egecarpet.com.

The floor of a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, has been recreated with Temple Cedar. The material is a digitally remastered vinyl that looks like weathered wood but is much more resilient. The 36-inch-long planks have a textured finish and are 41/2 inches wide. 6480 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30328; 800-370-7324; amtico.com.

The four patterns comprised by the New Earth collection are inspired by those of vintage carriage blankets. Available in 20 saturated colors, these contemporary upholstery versions are made of biodegradable New Zealand wool that converts to compost in 28 days if disposed of properly. Through Mayer Fabrics, 321 South Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204; 800-253-8455; mayerfabrics.com.

The Hinson Lighting collection represents enlightened ideas from one of the industry's most established names. Featured is Top Secret, a shaggy 14-inch-diameter pendant of heat-proof nylon and polyester netting that hangs from a height-adjustable rod. The minimalist Hopper is a circular ceiling pendant in ex-truded aluminum. The Sandy Nit table lamp is composed of a real ostrich egg with a matte-nickel base. Libra, a precision-balanced matte-nickel reading lamp, rounds out the line. 27-35 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-482-1100.

The Pharos ceiling fan is one cool cat. This zephyr of retro design combines painted plywood blades, mouth-blown opal-white glass, and a matte nickel-plate finish. A dimming switch and speed control are incorporated in a wall-mounted panel or hand-held remote control. 701 Mistletoe Road, Ashland, OR 97520; 888-588-3267; modernfan.com.

The Stainless Steel series fuses a porcelain body to a stainless exterior, creating a tile durable enough for indoor and outdoor walls as well as light-duty floors. Nine surface textures come in square or triangular patterns in numerous sizes and border tiles. P.O. Box 1168, Crossville, TN 38557; 931-484-2110; crossvilleinc.com.

The Tansu table borrows its name from the Japanese Sendai tansu, a classic chest of drawers. This modern version, in natural quartered maple, contains four drawers (one of which locks) and a pullout writing shelf; its dimensions are 29 by 29 by 20 inches. 116 West Illinois Street, Suite 7E, Chicago, IL 60610; 312-527-4170; maxinesniderinc.com.

The tint of Black Oak quarter-sawn solid wood flooring comes from a coloring process that's more permanent than staining. But natural graining, mineral streaks, and golden highlights remain visible under an ultra-matte urethane coating. 4920 East Landon Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807; 800-878-9663; junckershardwood.com.

The Triple X cocktail table gets its name from its crisscrossing base of solid cast iron. (The stretcher is twisted iron.) The inset Roman-travertine top is 30 by 50 inches. Easily customized, the table is 18 inches high. 1059 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com.

These are the hides to seek. The Absolute collection combines old-world leather processing with contemporary colors. The exquisite hides come from New Zealand in nine vibrant hues, including Mango and Kiwi. Custom colors are available on orders of more than 50 hides. 1081 Tannery Row, Forest, VA 24551; 434-846-5281; mooreandgilesinc.com.

These hand-knotted Corduroy carpets from Nepal are composed of high-grade Chinese silk that's been dyed organically. The ridged effect comes from trimming the pile, which creates stripes that are up to a chunky 1/2 inch wide. Wall-to-wall sizes and wool or mohair blends are available. 335 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 646-613-0497; carinilang.com.

These Urban Pets are much less maintenance than your average dog or cat. The fluffy lambskin pillows are part of a collection that also includes beanbags and rugs. They're offered in 26 colors and in long, medium, and curly wool piles. Through Designtex, 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; loophouse.com.

This company editions carpets in exclusive designs by Catalan superstars such as magazine illustrator Jordi Labanda. The latest is Pons 4 S, a bold geometric area rug in wool and silk by up-and-coming interior designer and Labanda pal Francesc Pons. 174 Paris, Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-410-74-41; alfombrasdac.com.