Need a place to put that darling bud of May? The ceramic vases in the Sprout series, by designer Jeanette List Amstrup, beg for a single flower to offset their quirky slant. The vases are available in two heights, 4 and 6 inches; the small version comes in white, and the large is available in eight colors. Amagertorv 1, First Floor, Copenhagen DK-1160, Denmark; 45-3312-6162; danishcrafts.dk.

Montana was born of the desire to create fireplace tools that are classic and functional but possessed of a modern sensibility. The patinated-bronze-and-iron set includes a poker, gripper, shovel, and holding stand. The three bronze finishes—light, medium, and dark—and an optional nickel plate on accent handles and base are certain to match any interior. 52 Front Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448; 707-431-0521; tuellreynolds.com.

Mirrors, mirrors on the wall, which of you is the chicest of them all? The Galaxy collection's latest, the Juno Mirror, is a good bet. Named for the goddess of the heavens, it is hand-crafted on the Venetian island of Murano, home to the world's foremost glassblowers. The viewing glass is surrounded by a champagne-toned, mirrored and beveled band, framed in clear smoke or green. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com.

Just in time for the summer grilling season and your cousin's beer-can chicken comes the outdoor Mono Fire Pit. The top shelf holds the fire, the bottom provides extra wood storage. The stainless-steel cylinder is sleek and easily tucks away in the tiniest of homes. 406 Seventh Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004; 202-628-4067; apartmentzero.com.

It's no wonder kitty has shredded every piece of furniture in the house—her carpet-and-plywood scratching posts have bored her to distraction. The Cat Tree brings welcome relief to pet and owner alike. The steel frame mounts to the wall and has a corrugated-cardboard surface to keep things interesting. The six colors, including Pink Panther and midnight, are the cat's meow. The post can also be configured to stand on the floor. 18 Bartol, San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-421-1600; everydaystudio.com.

In the world of cubicle design, privacy usually comes at the cost of aesthetics. No longer. In the Mitad Del Mundo, you can see others through the delicately carved screen, but they can't see you. The partition looks like wood but is in fact electronically cut forneer in lacquered hues of brown, yellow, and magenta. P.O. Box 2828, Springfield, MA 01101; 866-245-3312; irisdesignstudio.com.

Inspired by knitting motifs from Britain's remote Fair Isle, this debut line of pillows fuses traditional arts and contemporary design. Each pillow is hand-felted from dyed Norwegian wool. The result is a subtle surface texture with seamless, organic edges, like those seen in the Peerie pattern, from the neighboring Shetland Islands. The pillows are available in a range of colors and sizes. P.O. Box 10521, Savannah, GA 31412; 912-308-4009; welttextil.com.

For the animal lover who secretly pines for leather: Designer Fumiaki Odaka's new tabletop collection, Placemat One, re-creates the look of leather using cellulose, viscose, and cotton. Specially woven in Italy, the mats are available in four weaves and 22 colors, all created with 100 percent natural dyes. 172 East Fourth Street, Number 4B, New York, NY 10009; 212-614-9479; fumidesign.com.

Feel free to ask and tell about these trays. The First Date line addresses social issues by illustrating that all types of couples should be able to enjoy a drink after that first hook-up. As director of design Giovanni Pellone notes, "Romance, after all, knows no prejudice." 37 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222; 718-383-1334; benzadesign.com.

Every dog may have its day, but Phillip Plein is more concerned with its night. The Phillip Plein Dog Bed is a fitting luxury for your best friend. The German designer uses a sleek, minimalist steel frame to hold fitted cushions of either faux fur or faux ostrich. The lounger comes in a wide variety of fabrics, colors, and sizes—there's even one for kitty. 969 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-753-2039; resourcefurniture.com.

Dilbert meets design. The Datum Screen System combines panels, screens, and aluminum frames to create individual, airy spaces. Honeycomb polycarbonate, one of the three materials available, offers light-filtering privacy, and overhead double gull-wing diffuser lighting—think "Flying Nun"—creates a bright and whimsical work space. Screens are also available in melamine or upholstery. 239 Notre-Dame Street West, Suite 301, Montréal, Québec H2Y 1T4, Canada; 800-939-7339; alteregosolutions.com.

Bid adieu to the days of squinting at an out-of-date paint color on a client's wall or trying to identify the closest shade to a textile or accessory. The Pocket Palette will match the color you see to one of 3,200 colors in Benjamin Moore's system and will store the info electronically for future reference. 51 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645; 800-344-0400; benjaminmoore.com.

A prominent feature on the tablescape are these brightly colored coasters. Tabledance is a five-piece set—four coasters for small glasses and one large one for decanters and pitchers—from eight designers, including Auge and Dominic Pangborn. The smart ring-stoppers are made from stainless steel and decorated with a plastic inlay. P.O. Box 5786, Naperville, IL 60567; 888-573-7744; ritzenhoffusa.com.

Turn your spirits loose to roam the expanses of Nova Scotia with these Wild Horses From Sable Island. Renowned fashion photographer Roberto Dutesco has created this limited-edition series of striking black-and-white images, offered in three sizes: 30 by 40 inches, 48 by 72 inches, and 8 by 12 feet. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com. circle 680

As part of his debut crystal collection for this glass house, jewelry designer Ted Muehling unveils these showstopping Tortoise Shell bowls. Both the Giant Tortoise Shell, at 16 inches wide, and the smaller Tortoise Shell bowl, 12 1/4 inches, are available in satin and brilliant finishes. 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 800-783-8236; steuben.com. circle 676

Known for producing elegant pieces that grace museum collections around the world, this esteemed Murano glassmaker now offers the Tiziano vase. It's a classic handblown design in stunning black. 41 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 866-696-9640; venini.com. circle 683

With a polished-steel base supporting a yellow-maple and glass cabinet, the Sottsass is 21 1/2 inches square and 57 inches high. Ideally compact for retail and residential displays. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; socoll.com. circle 685

A versatile solution for home or office, the clever SmartMoves woven screen can be configured in seemingly endless variety. Customize the number of 24-inch-wide panels from two to as many as desired, and choose from 42-, 54-, or 66-inch heights. 1400 Buchanan, Grand Rapids, MI 49507; 616-452-1411; hekmancontract.com. circle 690

At once graphic and girly, these cushions by Madeleine Rogers are screen-printed by hand and whimsically named after 1950s English service stations like Pease Pottage and Clacket Lane. Lustre, 227 West 15th Street, Suite 2, New York, NY 10011; 212-255-7751; lustre-usa.com. circle 684

Inspired by 15th-century designs but realized in contemporary shades of amber or aquamarine, the elegant long-necked Pompeii vases are crafted in Murano by the Cenedese glassblowers. The vases are in heights of 19 and 26 inches. 8687 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-358-8787; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 688

Jaw-dropping colors paired with sleek shapes make the vibrant Peking Glass collection by artist Robert Kuo a stunner. Each piece of this limited collection is handmade using ancient Asian glassblowing techniques, and is signed by the artist. 1201 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-662-4847; mcguirefurniture.com. circle 675

Originally designed for the W hotel in Seoul, South Korea, the 17-inch-square Origami pillow unzips to become a 24-inch-square floor mat. This Rhode Island–based designer developed the material, a supremely soft polyethyl fleece called Bump, which can also be used for soundproofing. 28 Selkirk Road, Providence, RI 02905; 401-467-7104; andreavalentini.com. circle 681

Environmentally conscious babies will rest easy with NUI Organics blankets. Crafted from undyed and unbleached New Zealand merino wool, these pieces are woven in five styles including grids and solids. The cozy covers are available in natural-wool shades of cream, silver, and cocoa and are washable by hand in warm water and soap. P.O. Box 684714, Austin, TX 78768; 888-823-6480; nuiorganics.com. circle 682

Want a functional sculpture for the entry hall? The Gulp! coatrack is someplace new to hang your hat—or handbag. The three metal arms seem to hover like butterflies over a sturdy tripod base. 15 Via Pilastri, 36010 Carré (Vicenza), Italy; 39-0445-318711; cattelanitalia.com.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the leafiest of them all? A reproduction of a Spanish 19th-century original, the Pluma mirror combines an antiqued-mercury reflecting surface with a frame of white-gold leaf over carved wood. Standard size is 3 feet across, but custom dimensions and finishes are available. 9157 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 213, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-276-8403.