Environmentally conscious Bow has an organic shape whose curves are reminiscent of traditional lamps. Constructed for minimal waste in production, the warm walnut and maple veneers create a sculptured effect where light is diffused through the top and down the front. 442 Anderson Street, San Francisco, CA 94110; 415-268-0772; octate.com.

Strong forms and striking materials have always been trademarks of this designer's work, as the new Huevos table lamp exhibits. Available in several finishes, the mahogany and ash base stands 33 inches high. 9 Lent Avenue, Leroy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com.

Alone, a succinct, minimalist halo is held aloft on a slender, metallic stem and secured to a polished oak base. 149-151 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0800; interieurs.com.

A bewitching aurora of light, Andre Keilani's Therapie wall-mounted fixture utilizes color photons and emanates a soothing palette of three color acetates. This light combines the ultimate in ambiance, mood, and nature. 24 Avenue du Mont-Royal West, Suite 503-B, Montreal, Quebec H2T 252, Canada; 514-808-9483; snowlabdesign.com.

Floor runners are running wild!  Bev Hisey's undulating waves of multiple colors and patterns express unbeatable durability with their 75 percent wool and 25 percent nylon construction.  96 Spadina Avenue, 504, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2J6, Canada; 416-703-6635; bevhisey.com.

New wood plank flooring with the grace of an aged watercolor is available in the Artisan Color-Washed line. These engineered and beveled 1/2 -inch planks can be glued, floated, nailed, or stapled, are 5 inches wide with random lengths, and have a 25-year warrantee. 2225 Eddie Williams Road, Johnson City, TN 37601; 423-979-3700; tarkett.com.

Working from original gouache paintings, then interpreting then into luxurious wool and silk, Starling is an exquisite example of an aesthetic inspired by nature. Hand-knotted by Tibetan weavers. 3710 Silver Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108; 505-265-0144; joanweissman.com.

Easy to alter stone marquetry patterns that are timeless in style and modern in spirit can be mounted on glass and backlit for a striking vertical surface or installed as a floor. 150 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com.

A sexy and elegant collection of leather woven rugs, featuring Kampala in black, chocolate, truffle, brown and camel. Available in a variety of weaves, colors, and sizes. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 801, New York, NY 10022; 800-734-8214; martinpatrickevan.com.

The dynamic Grid workstation completes the Liquid Workspace office system. Geometric shapes, crisp details, and its traditional 90-degree/120-degree work surface makes for a smooth transition from cubicle-based systems. This system is easy to install and maintains a light classic aesthetic. 11000 Seymour Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131; 800-521-9614; bretford.com.

Joseph Jeup has a fresh vision for the tradition of contemporary artisan furniture. Using exotic woods and finishes, his Kofa side table comes in a pale zebrawood top with a base of dark carob-colored walnut. 6661 Roger Drive, Jenison, MI 49428; 616-669-0427; jeupfurniture.com.

Choices, choices, choices. The X Series is a comprehensive system with a full line of storage units. The three high combo unit has multiple uses and comes in a variety of woods, translucent material, and trim colors. One Haworth Center, Holland, MI 49423; 800-344-2600; haworth.com.

Succinct and functional, with prime capacity, this intelligent new MixMedia cabinet covers all the bases and offers all-in-one total storage possibilities for CD's, DVD's, and VHS tapes. Adaptable to your future needs for new media formats, you can also choose between 11 standard colors. 877-935-0236; montel.com.

Natural landscapes and photography are the inspiration for the Ansel FDH 07.6 cocktail table in cast-aluminum alloy with a matte silver finish. Available in a variety of other finishes and an optional 1/2 inch sandblasted glass. 504 Laguardia Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012; 212-473-7191; farragodesign.com.

The manufacturer mined the talent of the Rhode Island School of Design to create the RISD collection of five fresh patterns. The designers looked as far away as Africa, for Rai, and Japan for Wanda, to find their inspiration, turning details of their impressions into original, beautiful fabrics. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; dtex.com.

Like the master painter himself, Matisse renders bold sweeps onto a solid background, carving simple broad floral patterns in warm contrasting shades. Ambers, blues, and browns evoke the Provençal scenes that inspired the painter. In 100 percent cotton. Covington Industries, 111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 930, New York, NY 10011; 212-647-6900; covingtonindustries.com.

The Santa Fe Stripe collection takes design inspiration from the Native American patterns of the West, and refines them to a clubby stripe that's equally suited to the East. The rib-textured pattern of rich camel and ivory striped with black promises to work equally well on the ranch or the sitting room. 310-680-4300; jrobertscott.com.

If anyone can be counted on to do solid, brilliantly versatile designs that lend themselves equally well to buttoned-up and whimsical interiors, it's those Swedes. As in Eclipse, Kinnasand fabrics explore finish and texture but are, for the most part, reliably uncomplicated cottons and wools. Paula J., P.O. Box 196, Milford, MA 01757; 508-473-1550; kinnasand.com.

Stefano Giovannoni's upholstered Kalla chair features "wings" that may be adjusted to an outstretched or folded position. Via Molise 23, 40060 Osteria Grande, Bologna, Italy; +39 51 94 5896; domodinamica.com.

Groundworks brings the tropics home with Ondule Stripe, an elegant warp-silk upholstery fabric. The hues of the 5 colorways include bright coral, moss, and fuchsia tones; and brings equatorial style to walls, windows and furniture. 201 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 516-752-7600; leejofa.com.

Originally designed for two Paris restaurants, Philippe Starck's Heritage rocker is more of a novel dining chair than a rocker for knitting. Suitable for outdoor use, it's made of 80 percent recycled aluminum in polished and brushed finishes, and like all the company's chairs, is virtually indestructible. 805 West Elm Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331; 800-366-5951; emeco.net.

Suitable for commercial or residential use, the Cubix collection includes a lounge chair and end tables, that are classically and stylishly modern, while also providing the safety advantages of flame-retardant padding. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-4398. metrochairs.com

The Love chauffeuse lounger from Modénature features a tufted seat cushion of foam and feathers, with optional saddle stitches, and a broad range of fabric, leather and suede upholstery. Doubled up, it becomes a sofa or daybed. 149 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-0800; interieurs.com.

The Anticosti Mosaics are made of hand-made glass, granite and marble pieces called "teseras." The Andy Blick Collection is defined by strong lines and large-scale patterns. It includes 36 colors in a pastel palette and versatile patterns. Clover Mini Glass Mosaics are available in 1-inch by 2-inch rectangles, and 1/4-inch by 1/4-inch squares.

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Varenna's Time system features finished white oak cabinetry and the trademark recessed, built-in handle, which contributes to the clean, uncluttered look. In addition, the tall storage unit also has built-in handles, while small, wheeled units in steel offer flexible storage solutions. The wall unit doors are shown in black matte painted glass. A range of materials is available for cabinet doors, including natural or dyed woods, steel or lacquer.

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