Ross Lovegrove's brilliant Pod lens embraces logic, adaptability, and fun. Polycarbonate diffusers, fluorescent lamping, and overmoulded walls that waterproof the fixture set it apart. 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-989-6265; luceplan.com.

Belle Star and Phat Star pendants are the brightest new stars from DoZo Brand Lamps. Constructed of stainless-steel frames and a unique, patented, translucent material, they display a changing surface of complex and innovative geometric shapes. These sculptural forms transmit a soft diffused light, providing a lively focal point. 4503 Chandler Drive, Hudsonville, MI 49426; 866-747-8348; pique4u.com.

A pendant spotlight, Chic's sleek message is a two-toned cylinder of cool focus in metal and metacrylate. You'll find multiple uses for this utterly simple contemporary lighting accent. P.O. Box 1668, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-9941; davidegroppi.com.

With its deep aluminum dome, scale play is just part of the fun of the oversized Nur suspension fixture . Colored lenses over four halogen bulbs provide the pop of color within the fixture. 1980 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 631-694-9292; artemide.us.

A shimmering drop of light is the inspiration for Patrick Naggar's simple and striking Murano glass floor lamps. With six color offerings, these Bubbles are sure to make a splash alone or grouped. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com.

Tall Wall Sconce AC 26's simple linear construction pays homage to an Arts and Craft sensibility with a rectangular light box framed in brushed nickel with white glass. Custom finishes available. 162 Joshuatown Road, Lyme, CT 06371; 860-434-3744; clsterling.com.

Using century-old Murano glassmaking techniques, the Stellare Grande chandelier is available in four colors with four complementing shades. All dressed up, these pieces provide the ultimate lighting accents to a polished room. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com.

Suarez is a designer's designer who creates understated and elegant lighting made of rich materials in contemporary geometric shapes. His pieces always have a quiet stylishness, as witnessed by the Josefin lamp. 1451 Barry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025; 310-312-0477; orestessuarez.com.

The ADA-compliant surface-mounted LED LightTiles make for a clean application on their own. Or with a cut graphic in front of a light source, they become clever signage pieces. 639 Washburn Switch Road, P.O. Box 1769, Shelby, NC, 28151; 704-482-2811; ardeelighting.com.

Linear and clean, the Lightline S suspension pendant is the ultimate in simplicity. Featured in natural aluminum, the piece has adjustable steel cables and a microquadri white-glass diffuser. Also available wall-mounted. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-5400; luxluce.com.

These metal-cube wall sconces are reminiscent of Donald Judd's sculptural forms. The A-2306 is available in three sizes, in nickel, gold, and silver finishes. Unobtrusive glass diffusers fit neatly into the top and bottom to give a full spread of light. 235 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 07074; 877-737-8458; estiluz.com.

Unique Interieurs re-edits a 1968 Verner Panton classic. Bright and full of swinging 1960's panache, these Flower-Pot pendants are reproduced in special-edition colors. It's a compact 9 inches in diameter with a height of 6 1/2 inches and a drop of 7 feet. 53 Bank Street, New Milford, CT 06776; 888-350-8765; ameico.com.

Made of interlocking aspen wood veneer strips and using incandescent lamping, the Spade pendent is 24 inches in diameter and 11 inches high. 235 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 718-384-6887; dformdesign.com.

An anchor piece, the Robert floor lamp cultivates strong proportions with a solid wooden base in Honduran clear-ribbon mahogany, rift white oak, clear maple, or plain sliced walnut. The crisp, white, rectilinear shade balances the base's mass. 844 North Sierra Bonita, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323-653-9150; susanfanfadesign.com.

The Tripod lamp takes an oversized three-pronged stance, with a base of rich walnut. The large scale drum shade, in black or white parchment, accentuates and adds flare to this singular modern form. 5 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-625-1230; bddw.com.

Designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa give a new look to the baroque chandelier with their Nastro collection. The 109/HLB fixture clusters irregular ribbons of glass, in either white or various colors. 11 Mayfield Avenue, P.O. Box 7829, Edison, NJ 08818; 732-225-0010; leucos.com.

For adventurous residential bathrooms or commercial installations, this proper British ironmonger proposes the curvy new metal urinal Spoon. It is cast aluminum and can be enameled to any imaginable color. 32B Shakespeare, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ, England; 44-11-5947-4809; philipwattsdesign.com.

Smoky and severe, with a mysterious, translucent finish that resembles sandblasted glass, the new glass Pullman Pedestal encircles the company's round standard basin of thick, laminated bronze glass. The dozen colors available for the glass pedestals were chosen to flatter the company's sinks. 3500 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205; 800-338-5725; vitraform.com.

Roasting a beast has never been less beastly. Sturdy ceramic walls insulate the C4 outdoor cooker, maximizing heat retention and minimizing cooking times. The rolling range has 315 square inches of cooking surface, and hydraulics help to open the stainless-steel dome. 111 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930; 888-845-4641; vikingrange.com.

Though naturally very hard, iroko wood from Africa must be stabilized with a synthetic resin for use around water. The glossy wooden bathtub from the French manufacturer Image coordinates with an existing line of iroko sinks and countertops. 1917 Northwest 82nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126; 305-591-1330; pscbath.com.

The Asian-inspired Yang features a tempered glass bowl sink and a concealed interior drawer, and is available in cherry veneers with several stone options. The Cifial Techno faucet is sold separately. P.O. Box 16383, Greensboro, NC 27416; 336-389-0101; formsandfixtures.com.

Slim electricity consumption-about the same as a waffle iron-keeps the new Electric Aga cooker's roasting and baking ovens warm and ready 24 hours a day. Aubergine and Pistachio are new among 15 glossy enamel colors now available for the exterior. 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003; 856-429-5368; aga-ranges.com.

Light and shadow define the angular architecture of designer Enzo Mari's Nemea Lavatory. Nemea is also an accessible sink that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The wall-mounting feature allows for easy floor cleaning below. 865 Centennial Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08855; 800-899-2614; porcher-us.com.

Contrast is key. Clean-lined Alea kitchens offer pick-a-mix cabinet finishes, from walnut to wengé to colored laminates. With available work surfaces of marble, laminate, or stainless steel, Alea kitchen installations can benefit from both variety and juxtaposition. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 877-827-3662; poliform.it.

The efficiency kitchen gets smaller! Tecta's Kitchen Tree, by Stefan Wewerka, sprouts from a steel plate bolted to the floor. The pie-shaped cooktop and sink ride up or down the chrome pole and swivel around it. 270 Northeast 39th Street, Miami, FL 33137; 305-438-3711; glottman.com.