Marvel dazzles us with two additions to its Zapf line, offering executive views in executive-assistant settings.  The Open base panel improves airflow while providing wire access to wall outlets.  Half the height of regular glazed panels, Clearstory reduces noise while allowing you to keep an eye on your boss - or that intern you have a crush on.  marvelindustries.com.

Monterey Carpet's grid-like patterns mix down-to-earth hues and a celestial shine, courtesy of metallic yarns.  On Cue is a multilevel-loop tip shear; Curtain Call is an all-loop version of the same design.  These heavy-duty broadlooms are offered in 36 colorways.  tandus.com.

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New from Tolleson Design, Greg Saul's sleek, ergonomic, swivel-tilt executive chair boasts a fluid range of motion to prevent hot spots.  Upholstered in a full range of leathers, textiles, or vinyl, with topstitching, a neck-saving headrest, and chrome accents on the armrests and swivel base.  sttimothychair.com.

Organic by inspiration, the Reef sconce has a satin-aluminum body and a porous ceramic shade that recalls a sea sponge.  The tungsten halogen lamp can also be mounted to provide either up- or down-lighting.  The beautifully curved Root outdoor fixture, which appears to sprout from the ground, comes in three sizes and can be constructed in either laminated Swedish pine or cast aluminum with a black, green, or gray finish.  For safe – and swank – streets, the Lofoten Ramberg LED paver is a recessed fixture made of solid cast glass with a non-slip surface that is also strong enough to be driven over.  Available with white, red, blue, green, and amber LEDs.  lightology.com.

She's done fashion, pillows, and wallcovering, and now Susan Unger brings her painterly touch to her premier textile collection.  Exhibiting lyrical forms and fresh-squeezed colors, the six sophisticated patterns range from Mediterranean-inspired florals to delicate dragonflies to tropical palm fronds.  kravet.com.

Sondra Alexander credits her design obsession to her Vogue magazine subscription, which she signed up for at the age of 10.  As the saying goes, before it's in fashion, it's in vogue.  For proof, check out her magnificent Type II vinyl products - Copa, an elegant woven; Indulgence, offering the look and feel of fine leather; and Pentimento, reminiscent of frescoed walls.  koroseal.com.

Suzanne Tick channels the inherent beauty of natural fibers in True Path, a truly durable synthetic in a classic woven-rib construction.  Made from recycled nylon, it's available in seven colorways.  bloomsbergcarpet.com.

The company rereleases Studio 65's Capitello armchair, a 1972 design that's equal parts lonic and ironic.  Made of rotational molded polymer, this sly seat is suited to indoor and outdoor use.  helleronline.com.

The company's new division, Berman Glass Editions, offers pressure-formed architectural glass products with lightening-quick lead times and an emphases on affordability.  The three textures are offered in sheets up to 80-by-132 inches and in three thicknesses.  The company also introduces Profile, whose triangulated form resulted from a commission to recreate glasswork in a Richard Neutra house in Los Angeles.  bermanglass.com.

Xorel's hardworking, innovative Dash can take on walls, panels, and upholstery. Textured like silk, this PVC-free synthetic is offered in 19 luminous colors and comes with or without paper or acrylic backing. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 800-727-6770; carnegiefabrics.com.

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Patty Madden's Haven Etchings collection of Type I and Type II vinyl wall coverings caters to both traditional and contemporary audiences. Rich patterns include Elegance, reminiscent of cast iron; Plume, inspired by ironwork; and Silhouette, a clean-lined leaf design. 33-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-361-6611; wolf-gordon.com.

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Celebrate modularity with parallel bands of contrasting color, creating bricked or quarter-turned excitement underfoot. Parallax tiles come in eight bold colorways. 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30241; 800-336-0225; interfaceflooring.com.

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Inspired by the vibrancy of Spain, handsome Vega offers small-scale squares in a rainbow of warm colors. Well suited alternatives to solids, these skein-dyed tip-sheared carpets show promise for a career in the corporate world. P.O. Box 1110, Adairsville, GA 30103; 800-451-1250; bolyu.com.

The Impulse Advanced ergonomic task chair fills a gap in the market for a competitively priced yet high-style offering. A lumbar support maintains constant contact with the sitter's lower back, offering extra cosseting where it's needed most. 1330 Bellevue Street, P.O. Box 8100, Green Bay, WI; 800-424-2432; ki.com.

Appealingly nubby Panorama is a linen-wool blend suited to contract applications. Available in five earthy colors with names to match: Dune, Bittersweet, Lagoon, Earth, and Blue Stone. Cowtan & Tout, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 212-647-6900.

David Allen Pesso rounds out his easy-on-the-eye Media2 collection with a love seat, guest chair, sofa, and bench. Featuring distinctive spun-aluminum feet and bases, the plush pieces come with handy optional plastic-laminate tablet arms. 6301 NW Fifth Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; 800-211-4004; epicfurniture.com.

Kaarina owes its simple and fluid silhouette to complex engineering and careful detailing. The frame of layered, laminated natural birch comes in a standard natural-maple finish. For orders of 50 or more frames, wengé, natural cherry, oak, or walnut finishes are available. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; icfgroup.com.

The Contact flooring line features Tap-N-Lock technology with two tongue-and-groove joints for extra strength.  The high-density fiberboard flooring is treated with a hot wax-oil emulsion to eliminate the absorption of moisture.  The line features 26 patterns - 19 planks and seven tiles - designed specifically for commercial installations.  wilsonart.com.

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The Encore collection scores a knockout with the industrial-chic Mallet sconce, which requires a 40-watt torpedo bulb.  The handcrafted solid-brass candelabra base comes in 11 finishes - choose between four shade options.  The Chalee table lamp, handcrafted in ceramic and solid brass, takes a standard 100-watt Edison bulb.  palmerhargrave.com.

The Garden Party collection translates the relaxed vibe of a summer picnic into soft and subtle patterns woven from high-performance Crypton.  Sorbet is as tasty as it sounds, and in colorways to match, while Twill is supple enough to wear.  paulbraytondesigns.com.

The Rejuvenate carpet collection was created in collaboration with Esther Dunbar-Cullum, who harnesses her hospitality and health-care experience to dream up opulent, organic designs that utilize natural color combinations and patterns.  Manufactured from EcoSolution Q nylon, the carpeting helps create a healthy environment - in therapeutic areas and beyond.

The rustic Olde World flooring collection harkens back to Colonial Williamsburg.  Patinated by saw blades, nails, worm holes, knots, and mineral streaks, the beech planks have an authentic old-school look.  With beveled or blackened edges, the flooring comes in deep-red Scarlet or near-black Pitch.  junckershardwood.com.

The sleekly traditional 300 Series filing system's interlocking units can be stacked up to three sections high.  Built to strict ecological high-yield, low-waste standards, the units can be finished in birch, cherry, oak, or walnut culled from replenishable New York State forests.  halebookcases.com.

The SmartMoves Line of fully ergonomic adjustable case goods breaks new ground.  Designer Tom Newhouse did extensive footwork to ensure that every component is height-adjustable within a 6-inch range, thus accommodating over 90 percent of body types in today's workforce.  (We're assuming that doesn't include members of the NBA.)

The versatile Choices system of panels, desks, storage units, and filling cabinets has been refreshed with several expansions and enhancements.  Check out the collection’s new work-surface shapes, keyboard trays, storage, task lighting, and electrical routing systems.  With so many Choices, any office - from a burgeoning start-up to a long-standing corporation - can configure or reconfigure with ease and economy.  trendway.com.