Woven leather cord contrasts with the cool metal frame of the Peter chair, creating a serious alternative to rattan. The crisscross frame is available in a nickel-stained or chromed finish. Also offered in leather in colors ranging from white to black to Russian red. 150 East 58th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 866-353-9763.

With its swish design and nine vibrant colors, the Chill lounge provides for stylish sunning. Rotationally molded polyethylene construction means the chair will be around for many summers to come. Freestanding on any surface, this lounger also includes removable surface-mounting plates that fix it to a particular location. 431 Lawndale Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048; 800-521-2546; landscapeforms.com.

You'll bubble up at the sight of the Cosmopolitan chandelier. Its five powder-coated steel arms string together mouth-blown glass globes in red, purple, or clear. Measuring 24 inches high by 48 inches wide, the fixture takes a 60-watt candelabra lamp. P.O. Box 2390, Aquebogue, NY 11931; 631-722-9450; lampa.com.

You can see right through the Perry table lamp; its clear acrylic base has a rectangular opening. Its frame and stand, both in brushed nickel, hide the wiring, while a trapezoidal silk shade distills the light. P.O. Box 558, Rocky Mount, VA 24151; 800-678-5486; uttermost.com.

You'll want to run your fingers along the scalloped edge of the Large Rhine coffee table. But the rest of it is just as irresistible. In the French Art Deco tradition, this mahogany-and-plywood table is entirely dressed in cured and polished stingray shagreen in chocolate, celadon, or ivory. The table is offered in two sizes. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 401, New York, NY 10022; 212-755-8282; greystonehomecollection.com.

With Nantucket I, proprietor Joanna Michalowicz wanted to evoke "the wind-swept sea, snapping sails, and smooth sand" of Cape Cod. The wool flat-weave can be transformed with custom colors. It sells in virtually any size. 94-98 Nassau Avenue, Suite 360, Brooklyn, NY 11222, 914-645-1262; ashacarpets.com.

You may not want to eat off of this art, but you can. This Los Angeles retailer loves mixing influences and finishes. Case in point: Duo, a two-toned lacquered salad bowl, available in delicious combos like chocolate and red, cream and white, green and yellow, and latte and cream. 7977 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323-653-8278; tartontheweb.com.

You can't overdo Scandinavian simplicity. From Sweden comes G.A.D.'s Hejnum, a square or rectangular cocktail table with a floating wood or limestone top on a solid oiled-oak or white-birch base in natural finishes. 8 Irving Road, Wallingford, PA 19086; 610-872-8164; greatnordicdesign.com.

Vapor is a highlight from this West Coast studio's Mist collection. Like a hazy, languorous L.A. sunset, Chris Baisa's design in pure Himalayan wool in vermilion and aubergine is moodily expressive. Custom sizes and colors can be commissioned. 536 14th Street, Suite 4, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-282-8961; delinear.com.

This designer may be known for celebrating the traditions of Africa, Japan, and other far-flung lands, but her Patio Stripe in 11 colors is all-American. Part of the Fun in the Sun collection, it's executed in 100 percent Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic, meaning that when it comes to lasting through rain, sun, stains, and mildew, this cheery pattern is also all business. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com.

With a deep seat and gently reclining back, the Tyler chair invites thoughtful repose. It has an oak frame available in standard oak finishes, including ceruse, brandy, and chocolate. It can be upholstered in the customer's own material. 654 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-888-3241; victoriahaganhome.com.

Young Spanish designer Jaime Hayon has created a playful tableau: Two brightly colored sinks (available in yellow, gold, platinum, or white), one with a matching lamp sprouting from its edge, sit atop a graceful white- or black-lacquer vanity beneath a sculptural laser-cut mirror. 79 Dolors Granés, Cardedeur, Barcelona 08440, Spain; 34-902-477474; artquitect.net

A paragon of culinary concision, the Aquacentre packs an entire kitchen, minus stove and fridge, into a stainless-steel module 54 inches wide by 25 3/4 inches deep. It features a sink, an integrated cutting board and work surface, a colander, and a dishwasher. The under-sink storage has a hinge or pull-out door offered in stainless or with custom panels. There's a curve-fronted model, too. 935 Lachance Street, Quebec City, Quebec G1P 2H3, Canada; 800-461-3377; julien.ca

If Pure Stone resembles a river rock polished smooth by flowing water, that's intentional. The surface-mounted lavatory comes in a choice of three shades of white ceramic glaze—one of them incorporating antibacterial agents to boot. Select small or large: 21 5/8 or 23 5/8 inches across. 3 South Middlesex Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; 877-505-5350; villeroy-boch.com.

The Semi-Precious Stone Mosaics collection—which includes lapis lazuli, malachite, red jasper, and tigereye—seriously ups the opulence quotient for tiled surfaces. The hand-cut tesserae are mounted on mesh or stone and supplied as interlocking 12-inch squares for seamless vertical applications including wet spaces. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 888-845-3487; parisceramics.com.

Suitable for kitchen and bathroom counters in residential, hospitality, health-care, and educational settings, Staron solid surfacing is 100 percent acrylic, and the 30-by-145-inch nonporous sheets can be thermoformed into almost any shape. The six terrazzolike pattern categories and three solid-colored groupings add up to a total of 58 choices. 14251 East Firestone Boulevard, La Mirada, CA 90638; 800-795-7177; getstaron.com

Install this good-looking Pot Filler over your stove, and lugging large stockpots will no longer be an Olympic event. Choose a 9-inch or 11-inch  solid-brass swivel arm in one of five finishes: polished chrome, polished or satin nickel, and Tuscan or Inca brass. Coordinating faucets and accessories available. 1559 Sunland Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 800-777-9762; rohlhome.com.

Ottofamily salt and pepper mills are Karim Rashid's whimsical take on traditional Ottoman motifs. The charmingly anthropomorphic pieces are made of lacquered white or pink beech, with tops of laser-cut brass, sterling silver, or 24-karat gold plate. The grinder mechanisms are stainless for pepper, ceramic for salt. Ameico, 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT 06776; 860-354-8765; gaiaandgino.com

Still need proof that "green" looks great? With the Recycled Collection, particulates from reclaimed materials create handsome solid-surfacing patterns such as Kaleidoscope, Cottonwood, Cozumel, Crushed Lava, White Sands, and Palm Desert. The 36-by-120-inch sheets, certified to contain at least 40 percent recovered content, are rugged enough for commercial applications. Beautiful. 7350 Empire Drive, Florence, KY 41042; 800-428-6648; avonitesurfaces.com.

Just like Fendi's clothing and accessories, the Efea is about sensual materiality. Set on a walnut and polyurethane base, the chair comes in three sizes. The more than 250 upholstery choices range from faux iguana and pony skin to Belgian linen. 90 NE 39th Street, Miami, FL 33137; 305-433-1660; fendicasa.it.

An update on a Thomas Hope original from the 19th century, the Hall chair imparts grace to even the most staunchly contemporary entryway. Offered in mahogany as well as this antiqued gesso finish—a look that was also popular back in Hope's time. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-686-6444; smith-watson.com.

The 78-inch-long Nerine bench exhibits sustainable techniques and materials (salvaged railroad ties for the seat and sand-cast aluminum for the legs) and high-concept whimsy (wings). Sublime American Design, 26 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-8888; sublimeamericandesign.com.

Christian Liaigre's posh lounge seating includes Beluga. This sofa, upholstered in COM, is 9 feet 10 inches wide with oak arms. The base comes in oak or metallic finishes such as graphite. 801 West Adams Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60607; 312-329-5999; hollyhunt.com.

From the Lucien Rollin Collection comes the Chaise Apollon lounge and ottoman—in cotibe wood with brass, nickel, or bronze hardware and feet. 6-611 Alexander Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1E1, Canada; 604-255-5911; williamswitzercollection.com.

Sava Cvek designed the reasonably priced Champion task chair, endowing it with a flexing backrest, articulating arm caps, an adjustable seat, and lumbar support. More than 100 upholstery fabrics can ship in 48 hours or less. Some leather and COM options take longer. 11451-A Harter Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540; 866-839-9666; zoomseating.com.