Taking its cues from Europe's deco period, the Model 6900 by Christian Werner features an ultra-slim wood shell embracing sumptuously full cushions. Widths range from 71 to 104 inches, and three depths are available: 24, 29, and 33 inches. 104 Haiterbacher Strasse, 72202 Nagold, Germany; 49-74-52-60-11-01; rolf-benz.de.

Part chair, part meditation on the essence of design, Patrick Chia's experimental seating group is made from FRP polyurethane and stainless steel. Hint: The low blob is the seat. 401 Jintsu Building, 6-11-3, Minami Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan; 81-3-5464-3208; timeandstyle.com.

From the 25-piece Milling Road collection comes the Occasional chair. Its woven-fiber seat base and backrest, custom seat upholstery, and lustrous hardwood legs represent the tradition this manufacturer is known for—spiced up with a dash of modern sensibility. 129-133 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-343-2956; bakerfurniture.com.

One of more than 30 pieces in Michael Berman's film noir–inspired collection, the Preston combination sectional sofa is luxuriously sized. Each piece measures 6 to 9 feet wide with a 42-inch-deep seat. Custom sizes are available. Upholstery and leg woods vary. 7215 West Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-933-0220; michaelbermanlimited.com.

Tired of tulip chairs? How about Buttercup? The bent-plywood shell, mounted on a swiveling stainless-steel pedestal base, evokes a blooming flower and cups the body at a leisurely recline. Offered in two finishes: white oak and ebony-stained ash. 3236 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418; 612-782-1844; bludot.com.

Tired of strangers getting too close in waiting rooms? The 72-inch-long Newton bench shows them just where to sit. Available in a variety of colors and in leather, vinyl, or microfiber—all flame-retardant. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303; 718-556-4398; metrochairs.com.

Traditional lines assume a contemporary pose with this manufacturer's Parksed chair. The charm of a timeless lawn chair is blended with the cozy quality of a garden bench. Each chair is 2 feet wide, with neat teak slats that align themselves perfectly when chairs are next to each other. 1512 North Hoyne, Chicago, IL 60622; 773-551-5941; hamleywells.com.

This producer of the whimsical has turned its graphic, cotton-linen Mum textile into a lampshade in Gulf (blue on white) or Flint (taupe on beige) colorways. All are made to order in drum, tapered, or cylindrical shapes, and are also sold on vintage and contemporary bases, like the blown-glass Roost. 230 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012; 877-422-5304; hableconstruction.com.

Tiny, sparkling zirconium particles enrich 118-inch-long ceramic slabs and strips of Kerlite Minerale Ceramico. Colors range from aqua Lake to Sand, Steel, and Smoke. The 1/8-inch-thick tiles resist chemicals, are frost-proof, and are easily cut or drilled. 31 Via Emilia Romagna, Sassuolo, Modena, Italy 41049; 212-980-1500; cottodeste.it.

To make the distinctive cone-shaped basin for the wall-mounted Tension2 sink, the designers began with a circular sheet of white silicone. Clamping the sheet's edges inside a stainless-steel ring, they pressed the center of the elastic silicone circle to join it to the drain. Simple, elegant, smart. Through Davis & Warshow, 150 East 58th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 212-688-5990; daviswarshow.com.

Three trellised layers supporting a polished-glass top give the cast-bronze Grid coffee table its visual richness. Custom sizes are available, as are console, dining, and end-table versions. 551-3 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-645-5286; silasseandel.com.

Throw a few curves into any interior with sculptor David Baughan's Ciros coffee table. Offered in walnut, oak, cherry, mahogany, and exotic veneers, it also comes in end table, wall console, or dining table versions. 898 Carolina Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-206-0253; peteralexanderfurniture.com.

This seller of fine European rugs and traditional Oriental carpets also markets the Tibetan Collection, wool-and-silk designs with modern stripes and dots. These carpets, which are hand-knotted in Nepal, can be ordered in custom sizes and colors. 201 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-688-2229; beauvaiscarpets.com.

To complement its already popular line of wall coverings, this manufacturer's textiles division showcases everything from heavy Belgian-style linens and coarse plant-fiber weaves to soft, pliant, hand-dyed suedes like these in the Luxe Suede collection, which uses recycled polyester that re-creates the feel of lambskin. Offered in 11 new colors. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-807-6300; innovationsusa.com.

Thoroughly modern with more than a touch of whimsy, the Klom Series end and cocktail tables are made entirely by hand: bamboo fibers and natural resins create the initial form, which is then set with an environmentally friendly epoxy. This jolly group is as comfortable in a hip interior as it is in the great outdoors. 1 La Costa Center, 1016 La Posada Drive, Suite 240, Austin, TX 78752; 512-371-9908; xenoobjects.com.

Two-inch-long rectangles of South American Cattle-horn veneer are embedded in resin atop medium-density fiberboard. The handcrafted surface sells in panels up to 8 feet long, or as tiles from 8 to 12 inches square. 150 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-793-0224; archsystems.com.

Who knew that some of today's greatest proponents of New Zealand textiles are Swedish? The Designer's Eye line of products uses 100 percent felted virgin New Zealand wool for everything from room dividers and runners to blankets and nautical-inspired pillows. 8 Irving Road, Wallingford, PA 19086; 610-872-8164; greatnordicdesign.com.

To coordinate with Xenon mirrors and accessories, the Xenon Shower Collection offers a slim-line 8-inch chrome rain-shower head with optional easy-clean nozzles. (Matching Xenon body-spray nozzles are sold individually.) Gangs of up to four valves control all the components while minimizing temperature fluctuations. 111 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016; 212-599-5177; samuel-heath.com.

Trimmed by hand and washed with herbal soap, the Tibetan-style Horizon runner takes earthy inspiration from Tibet's neighbor, India. The 16-foot green runner, which is hand-knotted wool and silk, recalls the traditional tie-dyed turban cloths of Rajasthan. 3710 Silver Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108; 505-265-0144; joanweissman.com.

Known for giving its collections names that evoke Gilded Age opulence (Newport Mansions, Far Pavilions, Hearst Castles), with Striscia this manufacturer veered from that theme with a sophisticated, decidedly modern configuration and palette. Colors and textures alternate to create double the visual interest; all six colorways in the polyester-cotton weave are Teflon-finished for durability. 11910 Poindexter Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021; 800-669-6002; pindler.com.

Total internal refraction—the same principle that makes fiberoptics possible—endows these weatherproof tiles with an inner glow. Colors and shadows hitting the surface ripple and blend into an internal light show that requires no additional power input and lasts the life of the tiles. 1604 Clay Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48211; 313-872-6314; sensitile.com.

Witty Manor House reinterprets the country-estate kitchen sink in functional commercial-grade stainless steel. There are three variants: 24-by-23-inch and 33-by-21-inch single-compartment models and a 39-by-23-inch double-compartment version, all 9 inches deep. Extras include an integral shelf  for a draining grid, cutting boards, colanders, baskets, and trays. Jeeves would be chuffed. 3050 Campus Drive, Suite 500, Hatfield, PA 19440; 800-626-5771; frankeksd.com.

The Rustic Suite of bath fittings and accessories turns "distressed" into delighted with four rusticated finishes: antique copper, rubbed bronze, weathered brass, and nickel. The line includes everything from towel rings and robe hooks to shower sets and lavatory faucets. 2001 East Carnegie Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705; 949-417-5231; newportbrass.com.

Like the fabric that inspired Taffeta's subtly embossed surface, this cast-glass design looks delicate but is impressively rugged. The thin-set architectural field tile is suitable for both floors and walls, and full customization is available—if the standard 31 colors and eight sizes don't suffice. 9200 Gazette Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311; 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com.

Hand-cut glass mosaic tile from this manufacturer, founded in the 19th century, adorns the Sacré-Coeur in Paris and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona as well as the Domus Orsoni, a Venice hotel that doubles as the company showroom. This hotel shower is tiled in Aureo 24-karat gold-leafed tesserae. Trend Group, 8 Piazzale Fraccon, 36100 Vicenza, Italy;  39-0444-338711; orsoni.com.