The Elana by Douglas Levine cants enough to encourage lounging but also works around the dinner table. Shown in canary-yellow leather, the chair is available in a wide range of other colors including green, blue, red, brown, and black. Legs come in cherry and maple, as do the optional arms. Finishes vary. 51 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940; 888-524-5997; brightchair.com.

Who says iron furniture should be relegated to the backyard? Not Kevin Cherry, who designed the Lotus lounge chair. The hand-forged iron frame can be finished in dark bronze, medium bronze, or natural or burnished silver. The plush cushion is available in a variety of fabrics. It is 28 inches wide, 22 inches deep, and 32 inches long. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com.

Ward Bennett's 1963 Sled chair has been updated by the designer's protégé, Tim de Fiebre. Its classically modern form consists of a crisscrossing chrome frame supporting a continuous seat and back in leather or fabric. 6095 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; geigerintl.com.

With its American Federal–period design, the 301 Eight-Leg Table brings classic elegance into the modern workplace. Its rectangular mahogany top, with canted corners, is surrounded by an apron of macassar-ebony crossbanding bordered with a checkered inlay. Twin tapered legs at each corner stand on brass casters. P.O. Box 398, Denton, NC 27239; 336-859-2155; councill.com.

With a touch of irony, this Italian manufacturer evokes the texture of crocodile leather in durable ceramic tile. Pelle ("leather") tiles from the Fusion series are sold in a mink brown called Visone as well as in the rich Rosso (red) and powdery Blu. 43 Via San Lorenzo, Casalgrande RE, Italy 42013; 212-980-1500.

Where others roar, Leon whispers. The understated oak-veneer dining table, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, features an oval top on angled slab legs, all in natural, mocha, ebony, or gray stains. Property, 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com.

Water-jet-cut Edera Noir porcelain stoneware tiles in Noir, Anthracite, Gris, and beige feature frosted-glass inserts suitable for backlighting. Formats range from 6 to 24 inches square; a 1-by-2-foot rectangle is also available. 30 Via Viazza, Fiorano Modenese, Modena, Italy 41042; 931-249-8242; rex-cerart.it

With its short legs and a long body, the Circe occasional chair brings to mind the elongated proportions of West African sculpture. Yet its modern lines work in any setting. Available in parsons brown and caramel glaze. 349 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Suite B-2, Atlanta, GA 30305; 800-334-8701; piercemartin.com.

Wengé-pattern laminates in a trio of dark shades feature this manufacturer's smooth "nutshell" finish. The high-performance surface has a barely-there three-dimensional natural-wood-grain texture and also delivers the advantages and durability of a laminate—making it suitable for horizontal surfaces like countertops and desks. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com.

We're sweet on this Italian manufacturer's glass blocks in delicious pastel lilac, yellow, pink, and aquamarine. The colored blocks, whether in a retro wave pattern or a modern, frosted finish, ensure privacy. And a new 18-inch block format called Pegasus dramatically minimizes the appearance of mortar joints. Dept: Vanagb, P.O. Box 1812, Cranberry Township, PA 16066; 724-242-2121; vanagb.com.

Whimsical felt pillows herald the coming of spring, even if the weather does not. Onion blossoms, mums, and starfish are brought to life by Hungarian craftswomen using the hammer-and-chisel reverse-appliqué technique. Designed by Susan Hable Smith, the line began as a complement to her original collections of screenprinted textiles in purple and Latte. 230 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012; 877-422-5304; hableconstruction.com.

To fill that massive loft space, we propose the Grand Lounge Series. The boxy chaise and sectional sofas are available with left or right arms. Wood legs are available in cherry, maple, or walnut veneer, or in steel with nickel plating. Chaise width is 331/2 inches, and depth is 62 inches. 1450 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1P 2E3; 800-724-5665; keilhauer.com.

You'll want to get beyond the surface of this manufacturer's namesake lights. That's because these lamps are made of 3form's Varia recycled resin panels—embedded with such tactile materials as bear grass, cotton fabric, perforated paper, fiberglass, fossil leaves, or rose petals. The panels are heat-bent into cube-shaped table lamps and rectangular floor lamps that glow. 2412 Harrison Street, Suite 207, San Francisco, CA 94110; 415-845-9746; moones.com.

Using pure hand-spun wool, weavers in Katmandu, Nepal, spend an average of three months on rugs like Amdo, a patchwork of jewel-toned stripes. The same design can be custom-colored and expanded up to 24 by 32 feet. 364 Blodgett Street, Cotati, CA 94931; 800-910-3000; endlessknotrugs.com.

Wicker attains a new level of elegance with the St. Tropez wing chair. This is one of five chairs from the manufacturer's collection. Powder-coated aluminum serves as a frame for hand-woven synthetic fiber, in Java or natural finish. 200 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016; 800-472-6431; grange.fr.

Yubune is a Japanese-inspired cast-acrylic two-person soaking tub; it is 32 inches deep and has a surprisingly large 155-gallon capacity. Other versions of the tub include LED lighting, inflatable pillows, and adjustable whirlpool jets powered by a quiet pump. 670 North Price Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518; 800-783-8827; mtiwhirlpools.com.

Victoria, a cotton jacquard–rayon weave, is rich and luminous, subtly but supremely elegant in its stylization of a paisley motif and evocative of antique textiles of both Old World Europe and the Far East. Fifty-four inches wide and available in six rich colorways. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com.

The silhouetted trees that encircle each By the Lake porcelain cup are mirrored in the platinum-plated surface of the matching saucer. What's more, the miniature images change with the light and point of view—a tiny visual tempest in an exquisite teacup. 98-104 San Fung Avenue, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong; 852-9022-5553; chillichilly.net.

The Fantastiques collection draws on sea-tossed materials—handcrafted glass, stone, shell, metal, and even mother-of-pearl—to create marine-infused mosaic tiles suitable for walls and floors. Colorways include oceanic blue, umber, forest green, primrose, and Beach Glass. 110 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928; 973-701-7350

If the Antonio Miro Bath Collection shows a couture attention to detail, that's because the line was created by a fashion designer. Porcelain washbasins are housed in stained-iroko vanities with integral components—drawers, shelves, and mirrors with clever clocks—that can be combined in multiple configurations. Coordinating accessories complete the stylish suite. 18 La Coma, A1 Poligon Industrial, Plaza de Santa Ana, 08272 Sant Fruitos de Bages, Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-878-98-90; altro.es.

Scion of the classic British gas-burning radiant cooker, the Electric 4 Oven Aga operates from a standard 240-volt, 30-amp circuit and doesn't need venting. This cast-iron model features four function-specific ovens and three cooktop plates, which are always on. Finished in gleaming vitreous enamel in 15 colors, from pewter to pistachio. 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003; 800-633-9200; aga-ranges.com.

For time-challenged aqua-philes, the Fast Fill dispenser—now available on this company's side-by-side refrigerator—delivers chilled filtered water at twice the rate of previous systems. The rotating faucet, which accommodates containers of any size, will shut off automatically after the preselected amount has been delivered. Let it pour. 2000 M-63 North, Benton Harbor, MI 49022; 269-923-5000; insideadvantage.com.

Puget Sound inspired the wavy pattern and blue-gray color of this cast-glass tiled staircase—you can almost hear water cascading over the treads. The glass steps, also produced in other colors, are supported by a steel framework and lit from below. By commission only. 550 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122; 206-329-3914; james-nowak.com.

Michael Jansen studied in China and India, and these countries' aesthetics inform the clean but opulent lines of the Dragon chaise. Cherry legs and cowhide upholstery complement the 69-inch-long tapering frame. 5516 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630; 866-203-1501; urbantribedesign.com.

This manufacturer specializes in practical and timeless simplicity. Romeo embodies that archetype—in leather and steel in flawless lines. For 2005, the color and upholstery options have been expanded to include high-quality leather and a variety of wools and cotton-linen blends. P.O. Box 1253, Carrboro, NC, 27510; 888-866-6847; montis.nl.