The relaxed, refined form of Laurel exhibits fashionable East-meets-West styling. Mark Goetz's 60-inch-long bench is constructed of solid parawood available in 10 finishes, from full-bodied merlot and dark cherry to tasteful camel maple. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 866-634-0191; bernhardtdesign.com. circle 331

A perfect perch for lazy piña colada sippers, the Balloon stool is at home in any nightlife hot spot. The durable wicker shell, offered in 13 colors, houses a polyurethane-foam seat with removable covering in canvas, leather, or other options. The stainless-steel frame is available in two heights; it comes in chromed or brushed finishes. 17 Via Pontaccio, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-89011325; bonacinapierantonio.it.

A summit of simplicity, Paul Mathieu's graceful Geneva collection encompasses sofa, club sofa, club chair, and ottoman. Detailed, rounded backs make these substantial pieces ideal for large spaces. Legs are solid walnut, available in three finishes; upholster in custom options. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com. circle 329

Flipping faster than Carly Patterson at the summer Olympics, Thomas Müller and Jörg Wulff's Cosma chair becomes a bed in just two moves. The piece's slatted frame is concealed beneath upholstery offered in a spectrum of fabrics. 12 Nonenstrasse, 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany; 49-52-42-4102-0; cor.de. circle 328

Grab your dog-eared copy of Emma or Clarissa, and settle into the Abigail settee. A play of scale and proportion updates the wingback reading chair, while nail-head detailing still nods to the past. Available in custom sizes or finishes, with unlimited upholstery options. Cushions are filled with free-range feathers and down. 915 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10010; 212-529-1400; qcollection.com. circle 327

As impressive as Victoria Hagan's debut furniture collection, her second effort marries contemporary lines to traditional forms. Among other shapely pieces, the Morgan club chair features such distinguished details as brass leg caps and castors with bronze or pewter nail heads. Legs are maple. 212-888-3241; victoriahaganhome.com. circle 326

Inspired by water cascading over an edge, Roz Hayes and Dani Stoller's lovable Valentine chair features a tubular-steel frame on a chrome-plated steel base. Cushions of molded polyurethane foam can be covered in wool, Ultrasuede, leather, or vinyl as well as the customer's own material. 672 South Avenue 21, Suite 7, Los Angeles, CA 90031; 323-343-9968; lushlifedesign.com. circle 325

Eero Koivisto's out-of-this-world Orbit seating zooms its way through any wide-open space. Available in almost endless configurations, the sinuous sectional looks stunning in Offecct's standard wool upholstery. Legs are offered in polished chrome or lacquered silver. Skovdevagen, Box 100, 54321 Tibro, Sweden; 46-504-41500; offecct.se. circle 324

One petite fixture that's capable of three beam spreads, the Ledra LED display light can illuminate both your miniatures and your full-size Guernica reproduction. The 12-inch-long matte chrome stem can accommodate up to five lights in a single drive. 3505-L5 Cadillac Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714-424-0500; brucklighting.com.

The Times Square lounge set encompasses chair and sofa versions with cushions of high-density foam. Lending structure to the seating, exposed supports in solid stainless steel can be satin-finished or simply polished. 1224 West 132nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247; 323-770-4171; martinbrattrud.com.

Sit up, and take notice of the reversible Tonic Stripe. Woven of 100 percent flame-retardant polyester, this classic awning pattern is practical enough for cubicles and hospitality installations—yet refined enough for bedding. 79 Ninth Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10011; 212-343-4000; knolltextiles.com.

Ross Lovegrove's Sprite stacking chairs come in seven wood finishes from Pommele to walnut burl; seven paint finishes include lime green and sky blue. Sprite can also be upholstered in a range of the company's standard textiles. 79 Ninth Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10011; 212-343-4000; knoll.com.

Courtesy of sophisticated styling, Vox Office has more business class than Continental Airlines. The workstation features mobile pedestals, integrated cabinets, and height-adjustable project tables for easy reconfiguration. Choose from a range of finishes. 257 Finchdene Square, Toronto, Ontario M1X 1B9, Canada; 800-668-9318; nienkamper.com.

Available in playful aquamarine blue and rosa pink as well as tobacco brown and other colors, Alba is a table lamp in handblown Italian glass. This bubbly belle measures 12 inches in diameter and 21 inches high. Lamping is incandescent. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 800-366-4442; donghia.com.

Who needs a scrapbook when Fotoglas can preserve almost any image, up to 56 by 124 inches? The pictures are etched onto one or both sides of a translucent surface of tempered, plate, laminated, or insulated glass, available in thicknesses of 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 inch. 1240 North Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651; 888-278-4660; skydesign.com.

Sporting a refreshingly off-kilter palette—greens that linger between olive and beige, siennas with a shot of ocher—Ruth Simon McRae's Rumba was one of NeoCon's quiet hits. Available in 17 colors, this line's piece-dyed Zeftron Savant broadlooms offer sophistication at reasonable prices. 2304 Dalton Industrial Court, Dalton, GA 30721; 877-261-6334; clayton-miller.com.

Patterned after the fins of 1950's cars, five streamlined styles make up Doyle Crosby's Lantern series. Available with incandescent or fluorescent lamping, Futura Lantern is formed from 1/4-inch-thick solid copper. Finish options are satin copper, antique copper, polished copper, satin nickel, or polished nickel. 944 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-778-4300; boydlighting.com.

Created by Berlin designer-artist Frank Oehring, Anta's Zac light defines adjustability. A 7-millimeter fluorescent tube sends light through apertures in the satin-chrome table lamp, forming soft ribbons of glow. 59 Osterbrooksweg, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany; 49-40-839-1037; anta.de.

Interlocking slats of maple or walnut distinguish Lian Ng's austere Woven Veneer incandescent lamp. Available in three sizes, from 11 to 26 inches high and 10 to 16 inches wide. 301 Monterey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94131; 415-305-1999; publiqueliving.com.

Studio 65's over-the-top Capitello armchair is a little bit Studio 54—and a little bit AD 54, somewhere in the Roman Empire. Composed of rotation-molded polymer, this rereleased 1970's icon provides comfort, indoors and out. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-685-4200; helleronline.com.

An Alfred Hitchcock–inspired juxtaposition of the surreal and the avian, aptly titled Birds is shaded by duck feathers and taxidermied wings. These strangely poetic, surprisingly elegant creations are produced on a per-order basis. 32-9-223-31-41; noraderudder@hotmail.com.

Dacron Vibrance solution-dyed polyester filament is a partially oriented yarn that's tougher than Fort Knox. Note the superior colorfastness, exceptional durability, and unparalleled cleanability. 4123 East 37th Street North, Wichita, KS 67220; 877-446-8478; invista.com.

This studio's eight recent introductions nod to the lighter side of lighting. Witness the Dome sconce. Lamping is incandescent, hardware is aluminum or custom options, and the olivelike handblown glass form comes in custom colors as well as clear, steel blue, amber, dark purple, and—of course—olive green. 24 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011; 212-475-0479; jgooddesign.com.

The Departure case-goods collection is, well, a departure from the typical office environment—with desks, side tables, privacy screens, and storage options in sleek metal and glass. Hardwood finishes include cherry, walnut, and maple; metal finishes are cinder, platinum metallic, or satin nickel. 1155 West 12th Avenue, Jasper, IN 47549; 812-482-1600; kimballoffice.com.

Suzanne Tick channels the inherent beauty of natural fibers for True Path, a truly durable synthetic in a woven-rib construction. Made from 25 percent postindustrial recycled nylon, this textile comes in seven variegated colors. 49 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-575-8084; bloomsburgcarpet.com.