Trout, butterflies, and other fanciful motifs are rendered in Reverie, a hand-hooked carpet collection woven by Peruvians using locally produced alpaca. Custom sizes and proportions are readied in approximately three months. 805 4th Street, Suite 9, San Rafael, CA 94901; 415-924-1009; rosemaryhallgarten.com.

Vibration and 28 other designs by company founder Chris Baisa are all hand-knotted in Nepal. The rugs are made of Himalayan wool, but a silk blend is also available. 536 14th Street, 4, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-282-8961; delinear.net.

Wave is a weave of pure New Zealand wool with undulating ribs in a choice of three scales: small, medium, and large. The colors of the handwoven hills and valleys can be customized using any of Kinnasand's 81 standard shades. 6 Danziger Strasse, D-26655 Westerstede, Germany; 49-44-88-516-0; kinnasand.com.

What a dazzling difference a few Swarovski crystals can make. Witness the Edges pendant. A 50-watt MR16 is skirted with crystals in a choice of nine colors to create brilliant slivers of light. The fixture measures 31/2 inches square by 41/2 inches high. 61 Industrial Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY 12901; 518-563-7500; schonbek.com

With Kaleidoscope, you get 1960's psychedelia in 8 square inches. The collection of matte-glazed ceramics encompasses six far-out patterns, including Trip, Star, and Nova. Through Property, 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com.

With his modular Extra Wall Sommier, Piero Lissoni manages to warm up minimalism. Arrange the upholstered pieces as a sofa or daybed, or place a thin mattress on top for a standard bed. Upholstered in wool, linen, cotton, aniline-dyed leather, or custom options. Strada del Cavolto, 22040 Anzano del Parco, Italy; 39-031-630954; livingdivani.it.

Whichever way you slice it, there's no denying that Chista's Slice side table is a character to contend with. Hand-carved from solid teak, the table contrasts a smooth exterior with a rough-hewn cutout—revealing the very nature of the tree. The piece is about 20 inches square and weighs in at a hefty 45 pounds. 537 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-924-0394; chista.net.

When David Dahl mixed deco with mission, he came up with the 150 Cypress seating series. Whether for a chair, sofa, settee, or bench, the solid-maple frame comes in 10 finishes, including medium cherry and dark walnut. Upholstery options include leather and fabric. P.O. Box 561483, Dallas, TX 75356; 214-631-4242; campbellcontract.com.

Want a functional sculpture for the entry hall? The Gulp! coatrack is someplace new to hang your hat—or handbag. The three metal arms seem to hover like butterflies over a sturdy tripod base. 15 Via Pilastri, 36010 Carré (Vicenza), Italy; 39-0445-318711; cattelanitalia.com.

Vinyl's iron-clad durability meshes with the hand of a woven textile in the Crypton 2004 collection. This ambitious line of 15 patterns and solids is manufactured in a spectrum of 150 vibrant colors. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com.

TVs up to 32 inches wide can reside elegantly in Jacques Garcia's Trianon armoire. Standing 7 feet high, the piece is built of solid cherry and veneered in cherry and mahogany. Doors open to reveal an eye-catching red lacquered finish. 1661 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49505; 800-592-2537; bakerfurniture.com.

Traditional hardwood furniture need not be wooden-looking. Witness this informal cupboard from the Oak+ line. At more than 7 feet tall, the piece features sliding plank doors to conceal storage and a generous display compartment fitted with glass doors to keep books or dishware dust-free. 22 Industrieweg, 2630 Aartselaar, Belgium; 32-3-870-15-90; ethnicraft.com.

Tolleson Design's Wisp settee delivers big comfort on a small scale—58 by 32 by 31 inches—plus 400 standard fabric options. Its sinuous lines, high arms, and wood feet are identical in style to those of the Wisp Lounge three-seat sofa. The series also includes a chair. P.O. Box 30, Paoli, IN 47454; 812-865-1525; paoli.com.

This young manufacturer produces pendant fixtures harking back to the golden age of modernism, from "Scandinavian" to "1960's and '70's." The cut-plastic shades are shipped fully assembled in vibrant colors—including red, blue, green, yellow, and orange—or a translucent white. 9 Calle Quinones, 2nd Right, 28015 Madrid, Spain; 34-91-521-6858; franciscolujan.com.

The purveyor of quintessentially Victorian tufted seating goes mid-century with Elizabeth. Styles aside, this custom sofa embodies the same impeccable level of craftsmanship. Leather and fabric upholstery available. 75 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-226-4747; georgesmith.com.

The Freeway system is ideal for today's high-speed office. Anodized-aluminum table bases allow a single trestle to support work surfaces. Beams can be affixed to the trestles to accommodate storage units and accessories. Rounding out the add-ons are tables and files, both on castors, and demountable partitions. For finishes, choose between veneers of oak or maple as well as glass that's lacquered or back-painted. McDuffee, 23-25 Greene Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-334-4544; ioc.it.

The Four Unit low cabinet offers storage in style, thanks to a black-walnut body, cast-iron feet, and a top and handles wrapped in leather. Available with different combinations of doors and drawers, this piece measures 7 feet 3 inches wide. Two-unit and three-unit versions are correspondingly smaller. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-6389; i4marianiusa.com.

The fashionably chunky Bicicleta shag from this outstanding floor-coverings company gives worn-out inner tubes a brand-new spin. Cut like linguini from bicycle tires, the lithe rubber strips are not only sporty in basic black but also durable and eco-smart. 4-6 Carrer Església, 3rd Right, 08024 Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-237-6465; nanimarquina.com.

The elliptical top and sculptural base of the Momence cocktail table exude the spirit of art deco. Part of the Evolution collection, the table measures 68 by 24 by 181/2 inches. Choose among eight woods, six stains, and three finishes, such as the espresso pommele shown here. 1423 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622; 312-243-3009; leeweitzmanfurniture.com.

Standing on three sprightly legs, the 4947 Golightly table updates the 1949 original by Edward J. Wormley, the collection's namesake. The new piece—which measures 24 inches high and 14 across—comes in solid maple or walnut, with finishes in natural, American walnut, redwood, or ebony. P.O. Box 5541, High Point, NC 27262; 336-734-1700; collectdunbar.com.

Sometimes, destruction is good. Broken bamboo bits compose the Smashed Bamboo Cabinet 80379's exterior panels—framed by intact bamboo poles stained black and brown. Inside is a shelf. 600 East Sherwood Drive, Union City, TN 38261; 800-394-4225; cbkhome.com.

Shed light in nearly any direction with the Valentina low-voltage table lamp, sold in metallic and transparent finishes. Not only is the techno-polymer arm adjustable, but the double-lighting power-halogen head revolves, too. 2/4 Via Volta, 20090 Cusago, Italy; 39-02-9019421; valentiluce.it.

Remnants of a sea otter's feast with Marie Antoinette styling, the Mussel chandelier is no more than empty shells strung to form a ceiling fixture. Both illuminating and appetizing, this quirky Belgian design is produced on a per-order basis. 32-9-223-31-41; noraderudder.com. circle 600

For high-powered summits or informal meetings that need a bit of pomp, the Mural wall system supports an array of plasma screens, projection systems, and computers. Elegantly concealed wires are easily accessed in reconfigurable channels and columns. Optional sconces, whiteboards, and shelving are available. Standard finishes offered include maple, cherry, walnut, or oak, in 17 stains; custom finishes may be ordered as well. 5151 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321; 877-682-7238; nucraft.com. circle 444

Wrapped in apple green leather and studded with antiqued brass nail heads, the Munich table lamp brings a clubby feel to any interior. Its paper, silk pongee, and Belgian-linen shades are offered in a range of colors and finishes. 96 School Street, Suite 4, Williamstown, MA 01267; 413-458-9971; broadbeachdesign.com. circle 586