New from the Couture trimming collection is the Azalea ribbon-tassel tieback, a luxurious addition to any interior. A rayon-wool blend, the tiebacks feature a richly textured and coiled cord and fine appointments such as ornamental flowers. 225 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 800-648-5728; kravet.com.

Rene Barba's voluptuous ceramic table ornament, Pollen, consists of four bubbles of graduated sizes that total almost 8 inches. The molded and enameled vessels, joined at the "hips," can be used as bud vases, or remain empty for a whimsical visual element. 56 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60611; 800-297-6738; ligne-roset-usa.com.

The freestanding Intersect telescoping screen, from a collection of office products by the same name, allows people to easily define and reconfigure common workspaces in order to interact and collaborate with efficiency. Other items in the group include tables and seating; equally suited for health-care, education, and hospitality settings. P.O. Box 302, 855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464; 888-443-4357; hermanmiller.com.

Wim Segers'Fusion bar stool employs a marine-grade stainless-steel frame and a plantation-grown teak seat and back. Manufactured specifically for outdoor use, the unfinished, Forest Stewardship Council-approved teak will weather to a silvery color. Custom cushions available. 297 Kansas Street, Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com.

Take Donghia's long-revered acumen for creating opulent, eye-pleasing designs and team it with Sunbrella's 100 percent water and mildew-resistant, solution-dyed acrylic yarns, and you have Aloha-four color-saturated, sunny patterns that evoke the easy breezy brilliance of the tropics. 800-366-4442; donghia.com.

Classic maritime joinery, low profiles, and generous proportions define designer John Hutton's Poolside collection. This outdoor sectional concept in teak features oversized cushions. 635 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 800-717-8325; sutherlandteak.com.

Gloster's wicker look-alikes, the stackable Geneva chairs, are even better than the real thing. With stainless-steel frames and hand-woven seats made from Hularo-a high-density polypropylene that resists tearing and won't fade-the chairs can be left out year-round. Available in natural or Java. P.O. Box 738, South Boston, VA 24592; 888-456-7837; gloster.com.

Part of a new collection by designer Glyn Peter Machin, the Sportiva sectional daybed with seat cushions and pillows is made of plantation-grown teak and can be used indoors and out. The center section can be ordered with a seat cushion or can be used as a table. 5 Harris Court, Monterey, CA 93940; 831-375-7811; summitfurniture.com.

Hiding its other function well, the manufacturer's Cino sofa swiftly converts into a full-size bed. The back folds down on level with the seat, while its optional armrests swivel out to provide nightstand-like surfaces. 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 715, New York, NY 10010; 212-366-1777; momentoitalia.com.

The Picture Ledge is the perfect platform for people who want to change their art displays easily and often. At 5 inches deep, it is available in four lengths in stainless, powder-coated, or blackened steel. 27 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206; 718-782-3539; hivemindesign.com.

Sonic technology and futuristic design are locked in battle in BeoLab 3, a remarkably small loudspeaker that's somewhere between a cube and a sphere. Situate this speaker anywhere without compromising sound quality. Shown with the BeoCenter 2 entertainment system. 780 West Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004; 847-590-4900; bang-olufsen.com.

The company is marketing George Nelson oversized clocks from the late 1950's. Based on original designs, the collection includes Star, Sunflower, Turbine, (shown) and Eye. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-929-3626; vitra.com.

Claudio Silvestrin's handmade Le Sabbie vases and bowls are defined by distinct sections of transparent and opaque aquamarine as well as satin-and-engraved ivory glass. These opposing optic elements, along with smooth-as-silk contours, create an unmistakable aesthetic. 41 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 866-696-9640; venini.com.

With an approach intent on evoking fun, the Cactus Neon coat and umbrella stand will make you smile. 7 Via Edison 1-20090 Cusago (Milano) Italy; 39-029-039-0013; rexite.it.

San Franciscan Claire Kahn encapsulates her patchwork compositions in Weave. Stepped translucent layers of paper-thin synthetic hover in thick resin-40 percent recycled plastic-that is chemically similar to soda bottles. 2300 South 2300 West, Suite B, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119; 800-726-0126; 3form.com

Kips Bay regular Beverly Ellsley is a Connecticut designer with ties to Southern France. Crowning Enkenboll's new line of 24 decorative carvings is her Villa collection of Crown, Medallion, and Garland trims. The cherry ornaments are also available in 6 other hardwoods. 16506 Avalon Boulevard, Carson, CA 90746; 800-745-5507; enkeboll.com.

The company's "gurus" experimented with deep puddles of glaze atop rustic tiles made of tinted clay. The result, Tantrum, has a thick glassy coating that shatters in the kiln, but remains durable for residential floors or walls (though the cracks may trap dirt). 7750 Bell Road, Windsor, CA 95492; 707-837-8177; sonomatilemakers.com.

Architects will go wild for Laurameroni's Collezione Décordoors and matching frames, with the finish of fine furniture. Fitted with Jasper Morrison levers, the doors ship in a number of exotic three-ply veneers, with different species possible on opposite sides of doors. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; odegardinc.com.

Almost part of today's design lexicon, Panelite's transfixing honeycomb interlayer sandwiched between lushly colored exterior panels satisfies an appetite for visual texture. Backdrop is PE/RX-OR Cast Polimer. From top to bottom: AO/RC Cast Polimer, AO/RX-BL Cast Polimer, AH/FC Laminated, PE/RX-M Cast Polimer, AO/GCL. 212-343-0995; e-panelite.com.

Ensuring that outdoor seating is every bit as comfortable-and stylish-as its indoor counterparts, the company introduces the Newport rocker in plantation-grown teak. It has a contoured seat and high-dished back, mixing classic style with modern comfort. 1263 Glen Avenue, Suite 230, Moorestown, NJ 08057; 800-451-7467; teak.com.

For those who like bringing the indoors outside, Giati's Vernice Leaf Duo is woven of 100-percent solution-dyed acrylic, is mildew-resistant, and guaranteed for three years not to split, crack, fade, or peel. All this and a gorgeous pattern, too. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535; giati.com.

Designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the For Seasons Curaçao collection combines traditional style with modern construction. The woven resin and exposed teak legs of the collection's love seat, armchair, and ottoman promise to weather the trials of time. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-758-0472; walterswicker.com.

Substantial enough for the garden yet graceful enough for the home, the handcrafted GT-1003 teak dining table is as beautiful as it is utilitarian. Available in round, rectangular, or square tops in natural, driftwood, or UV protective finishes. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535; giati.com.

The refined modular Planter system is constructed from sustainable-growth mahogany, finished with marine-grade tung oil or polyurethane spar varnish, with powder-coated mild steel top and bottom frames. Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 280, Suite 223, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 718-797-1183; robertmartindesigns.com.

Light and pretty, the Sanur table lamp from Fusion Z with hand-blown glass accents and walnut trim is shown with the multitonal striped shade. 4200 Niles Road, Saint Joseph, MI 49085; 269-429-8323; lakeshorestudios.com.