Elegance and economy of form belie the antique heritage of the Buhler G4052 side table. In iron with antiqued 22-karat gold leaf, clear glass, and beveled edges. 308 West Mill Road, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-2777; dessinfournir.com.

Perched atop sexy minimal legs, the Stilo steals your heart. Available in several colors and in different drawer and cupboard configurations. Storage is rarely so enticing. 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com.

Furniture that doesn't take itself too seriously is here in the Stripe dining table. Clean lines hold down a vibrant stripe in a white lacquer inlay, and your choice of walnut, cherry, or maple. A great twist for the adventurous-no need for tablecloths. 204 -207 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231; 888-333-8440; 3squaredesign.com.

Simple luxury, the HandleTable end table is a wonderfully inventive piece with built-in handle for easy placement. In both bronze-patina finish or satin stainless-steel finish. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com.

Simplicity personified, resin comes of age as applied in the design of the IIT Study Carrel desk. The company's trademark Honeycomb Construction gives an organic dimension to this space-age material. Substantial, durable, and capable of a full range of custom applications. 600 Broadway, Suite 4C, New York, NY 10012; 212-343-0995; e-panelite.com.

The Fiesta accent table will energize any room and provide visual fireworks. Comes in a choice of crackle-lacquer finish colors for the base and exotic wood choices on top-quilted moabi veneer, macassar ebony, and bird's-eye, to name a few. 9 Lent Avenue, Leroy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com.

Classic modernism and perfection in form describe Gunilla Allard's Saturn table. A pure ellipse, functional in any office situation. White laminate top on legs of tubular steel, with polished-chrome or powder-coat finish. 920 Broadway, New York 10010; NY 800-237-1625; icfgroup.com.

Elegant contemporary desks and storage units with graceful hardware and sophisticated details define the Charisma Collection. Cherry and maple veneers may be stained to match the wood finishes on any project. 200 Lehigh Street, Geneva, NY 14456; 315-789-4400; ccninternational.com.

Designer Barbara Zieve exhibits her skill of manipulating volumes and layers in the new Stria collection of casegoods. This comprehensive design is alive with details such as a CD storage cabinet and an extra surface on the guest side. A grand array of finishes and components are available. 1811 2nd Avenue Northwest, Stewartville, MN 55976; 507-533-4235; halconcorp.com.

The Tablet system gives you all the tools you need to create office environments with total style and function. Every piece has it's own surface, texture, and attitude but works well together. 6095 Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest, P.O. Box 43068, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; hmgeiger.com.

Designer Manfred Petri created this logical wood casegood system that resolves many design challenges. The Osso's legs are satin anodized aluminum, and other features are available in a satin-aluminum finish. 2402 Shore Drive, High Point, NC 27263; 800-334-7891; darran.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.