Known for its sturdy retail-display products, this manufacturer's artful lighting is perfect for high-traffic corporate and hospitality installations. The LA-2 floor lamp's tinted-resin body is offered in custom colors, as is the linen shade. 10-09 43rd Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-937-8476; goldsmith-inc.com

Theta is like a well bred gent—equally comfortable in the boardroom, the corner office, or any social setting. Made from chrome-plated tubular steel, the swivel base supports fire-resistant foam padding. Polyester-acrylic blend bouclé upholstery comes in refined black or gray. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com.

Dilbert, begone. A 120-degree work surface in high-pressure laminate, Initiate is a handsome alternative that increases density and enhances interaction while banishing endless cubicles. Offered in a range of finishes. 200 Oak Street, Muscatine, IA 52761; 800-624-9212; hon.com.

Pure of form, Leonardo Marelli's 2363 fixture features a handblown glass sphere set on a steel tripod base. Measuring 14 3/8 inches in diameter and 16 3/8 inches high, the piece accepts either halogen or incandescent bulbs. 235 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 07074; 201-641-1997; estiluz.com.

A spirited and stylish trio of female designers combined their talents—and their savvy—for the 3 Women collection of contemporary lounge pieces. High notes of the debut include Pamela Light's maple-topped Calm table and contemplative Thoughtful chair, Laurinda Spear's undulating Ripple bench, and Alison Spear's curvaceous Circa line of modular seating and tables. 250 Swathmore Avenue, High Point, NC 27263; 800-627-6770; brayton.com.

Tailored and crisp without being stuffy, Edge's shifted stripes have a timeless look suited to a range of corporate installations. Composed of Solutia Ultron nylon yarns, this broadloom pattern is available in 17 colors. P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; invisioncarpet.com.

Sori Yanagi conceived Elephant as a perch for model-makers in his studio. Distinguished as the world's first all-plastic stool when it premiered in 1954, the durable, lightweight, stackable piece is offered in black, red, and gray injection-molded polypropylene, with green and blue to arrive soon. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-463-5700; vitra.com.

Exemplifying Tom Corbin's dexterous metalwork, the Vessel floor lamp stands 69 inches high. The bronze base comes in brown, black, or green-brown finishes or with a natural patina. 201 Wyandotte Street, Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64105; 816-842-0496; corbinbronze.com.

Fluid and graceful, Liberty offers quite a few bells and whistles, too. Three mesh back panels conform to the user's contours, providing extremely accurate lumbar support without exposed devices or manual adjustments. 11 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010; 212-725-4749; humanscale.com.

Like a minimalist sculpture, the charming Lunetta pendant features an off-center frosted-glass sphere held inside a bent-steel cube. The fixture is suspended from a satin-nickel hook, via a near-invisible aircraft cable. 580 Broadway, Suite 900, New York, NY 10012; 212-219-2333; oxygenlighting.com.

Embellished by a proprietary finish, Kerry Joyce's handcrafted solid-brass Taylor House incandescent sconce exemplifies understated traditionalism. The classic lotus shape—distinguished by a faux telescope base and a turnkey toggle—measures 20 1/2 inches high and 8 inches wide. 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-2011; palmerhargrave.com.

Pebbly-textured and supple in the hand, hardworking Perugia has long been popular in Europe. The hide is spun in a rotating drum—creating natural fractures in the aniline-dyed surface, available in nine colors. 15 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011; 800-338-6229; cortinaleathers.com.

Mark Gabbertas has introduced Tommo, a collection of perky seating. This plush club chair and companion footstool both feature upholstered side and back panels with twin-stitch detailing. Matching bar stools and dining stools come with steel skid bases. Branch Road, Lower Darwen, Lancashire BB3 OPR, U.K.; 44-1254-682421; allermuir.co.uk.

Like a high-performance textile for the floor, WovenSquare MTX carpet tiles have a distinguished jacquard patterning highlighted by metallic yarns. The collection of vinyl-backed 24-inch tiles encompasses three patterns in eight colorways. 500 TownPark Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 800-523-5647; leescarpets.com.

Inspired by masterpieces from the Guggenheim Museum, Singular Forms textiles bring artfulness to the contract arena. Testing at over 30,000 double rubs, the line includes the two-tone Paul Klee–inspired Surface in 100 percent polyester; puckered Cube, a cotton-polyester blend; and small-scale Point, a polyester-linen blend. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 212-886-8200; dtex.com.

The texture of ceramic glazes and layered paint inspired Lori Weitzner's Ceramica collection of Crypton jacquard upholsteries. Patterns include high-touch Terrazzo, variegated Impasto, ribbed Fresco, and Raku, an irregular rib. 1330 Bellevue Street, Green Bay, WI 54302; 800-472-5527; pallastextiles.com.

Known for high-design offerings, this manufacturer adds eight patterns to its Legni line of wood-grain laminates, including ebony and cross-grain oak. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com.

The Queen Elizabeth II Large Salon chair's generous proportions and saddle-stitch detailing promote luxurious luxuriance—like you're on a transatlantic cruise. Choose from stock fabrics, custom options, and leather in almost any color or texture, including decadent crocodile. The solid-beech frame can be stained in several colors. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-207-8332; williamswitzer.com.

The Advanced Geometry Fractals carpet-tile system was designed for heavy-duty spaces. Impervious to moisture, the collection's three graphic patterns are manufactured from nylon that boasts a 50 percent recycled content. 500 Town Park Lane, Atlanta, GA 30144; 800-554-6637; themohawkgroup.com.

The Alphabet series of sofas expands with a low-slung version measuring 28 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 34 inches deep. The curved form can be upholstered in custom options.

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At once organic and rectilinear, Means comes as a 12-foot broadloom or an 18-inch carpet tile, both in DuPont solution-dyed nylon yarns. Available in 12 colors. P.O. Box 12281, Calhoun, GA 30703; 800-241-2262; mannington.com.

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Offered in custom sizes and colors, Fuschia Curves is hand-painted on heavy canvas, then coated for years of wear. Just wipe away grime with a damp cloth. 1401 West Paces Ferry Road, 5107, Atlanta, GA 30327; 770-313-1691; christopher-paul.com.

Contrary to its rebellious name, Bad Boy is actually a very nice commercial-grade carpet. This playful pattern utilizes 42 ounces of Solutia Ultron fiber to create the appearance of wool, plus a luxurious silky sheen. Colorways range from neutral to vivid. P.O. Box 2287, Dalton, GA 30722; 706-279-3669; fortunecontract.com.

Eva Maddox and Eileen Jones embrace the Windy City's distinctive urban landscape in Chicago, inspired by a range of architectural and natural elements. Varied pile heights provide a sophisticated relief in all 10 colorways. 716 Bill Myles Drive, Saraland, AL 36571; 800-633-0468; maslandcontract.com.

Upscale, cross-textured Paradigm is one of three patterns in Barbara Barry's new Essentials collection. Made of Zeftron Savant nylon, the broadloom is offered in 16 signature colors. Custom options require a minimum of only 60 yards. P.O. Box 507, Ellijay, GA 30540; 706-276-2001; blueridgecarpet.com.