The FreeWall Plasma, on castors, has an extruded aluminum frame and die-cast aluminum feet, and can support a wide-screen plasma monitor up to 52 inches wide. 1800 South Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75051; 972-641-2860; http://www.vecta.com/. circle 450

Jury duty and mind-numbing seminars have never been more comfortable thanks to this manufacturer's partnering with Herman Miller's sturdy Equa 2 and Aeron chairs. The Fixed training table is offered in straight, curved, or angled shapes; is equipped with built-in power and network ports; and is available in cherry, oak, maple, high-pressure laminate, or custom-veneer finishes. 121 Park Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951; 215-538-8033; http://www.theatresolutions.net/. circle 455

The creator of the Frank Gehry collection needs no introduction, and these accessibly priced pieces display the unmistakable deconstructivism of his architecture. Made of rotation-molded polymer, the cubes, bench, easy chair, table set, and sofa are all suitable for commercial, institutional, and residential use, indoors and out. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010; 212-685-4200; helleronline.com. circle 334

Matt Sindall photographs colorful floral and geometric subjects, prints them on transparent melamine, and uses it to wrap the wooden structure of Anna Morph. The limited-edition bookcase can thereby stand proudly on its own four stainless-steel feet—without so much as a single volume inside. 11 Via Manzoni, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-863951; http://www.sawayamoroni.com/.

Sick of media saturation? Escape relieves the pressure. Large enough to house giant plasma monitors, these units also feature cabinets with glass-paneled sides, wire-management systems, and clear-glass-fronted drawers that allow remote-control signals through. This modern classic is available in two sizes and finishes, and is made of limed or pickled oak with brushed-nickel or brass hardware. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; http://www.donghia.com/. circle 445

A new addition to the Crackle line, the Dune accent table has sci-fi appeal. Its body is made from polyester-resin finished with a red-green-gold crackled lacquer; its top is quilted Moabi veneer. The body is available in five additional crackled-lacquer combinations and the top in Macassar ebony or bird's-eye maple. 9 Lent Avenue, LeRoy, NY 14482; 866-999-4266; http://www.wendellcastlecollection.com/. circle 454

From the Philippines, the delightful Cocotwig Pasha occasional table adds a touch of the faraway to any space. The three tiers are made from the hairs of coconut shells, which are cut and polyester-laminated, creating durable tops. 2199 Rue de la Metropole, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada J4G 1S5; http://www.furniture-cni.com/. circle 457

This manufacturer's goal is to eliminate toxic chemicals and carcinogens and improve indoor air quality. With that in mind, the Cale & Brady stool-cocktail table is made from FSC-certified maple and is strie-finished with a polyurethane-free topcoat, thus making it as easy on the environment as it is on the eyes. 915 Broadway, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10010; 212-529-1400; http://www.qcollection.com/. circle 463

Brasilia 80 case goods and furniture—as hot as South America in summer—are made from solid maple with birch veneer. The multiple-drawer dressers, audio bookcases, media stands, night tables, and platform bed in this collection feature mortise-and-tenon and dovetail joints, leveling feet, and cast-metal handles. Choose from chocolate finish on maple or anthracite finish. 234 Rue Baronet, C.P. 580, Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada G6E 3B8; 418-387-5431; http://www.baronet.ca/. circle 447

Light yet heavy, transparent yet opaque. Opposing adjectives best describe the combination of acrylic and walnut in Philippe Cramer’s Intermix lounger and Mix dining table. (The table comes in elliptical and rectangular shapes.) In walnut minus the acrylic, Cramer’s Edit side chair has a plywood seat that can also be upholstered. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; http://www.bernhardtdesign.com/. circle 328

Terence Woodgate’s low-slung Lansdowne sofa system updates the button-tufted English chesterfield, substituting foam for feathers. The three-seat frame of solid beech stands on legs of stainless steel. To create an L, connect the sofa and a companion chaise with a single arm. 135-139 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3BX, U.K.; 44-20-7739-1869; http://www.scp.co.uk/. circle 325

The functional centerpiece of London-based Tord Boontje’s experimental Forever collection is Cushion, a monumentally outsize ottoman. The lush pattern of the cover fabric translates Boontje’s signature illusionistic two-color florals into a red-swooshed print named Forest. 60 Via Nazionale, 33010 Cavalicco (Udine), Italy; 39-0432-577111; http://www.moroso.it/. circle 324

Since debuting last year at the Copenhagen Furniture Fair, this company has launched its sophomore selection, including the One series. The stacked tubes of Leif Jørgensen’s Round One lounge and ottoman modules recall Joe Colombo’s Tube chair. 1 Havnen, 8700 Horsens, Denmark; 45-994-23870; http://www.hay.dk/. circle 313

Succulents indigenous to the African desert inspired the motif for this imaginative take on storage by young husband-wife designers Greg and Roché Dry. Their laser-cut steel cubbies are powder-coated in epoxy. 27-31-313-8200; greg@eggandmilk.co.za.
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Each September in London, the 100% Design fair vies with fashion-show festivities for the spotlight, not to mention hotel rooms. But we furniture types think it’s worth the effort—if HM83 seating from Hitch Mylius
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Creator Simon Pengelly, a Conran Design Group alum, says he took the shape from molecular structures. Upholstered in a variety of wools or leathers, the fluid plywood shells sit on stainless-steel legs. Each three-pronged piece seats six. Or join them into limitless complex forms, using the HM83b link. Alma House, 301 Alma Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN3 7BB, U.K.; 44-20-8443-2616; http://www.hitchmylius.co.uk/. circle 311

Inspired by the elegance of origami and by Bauhaus functionality, Bias modular shelves can be combined in any number. Each wall-mounted unit is constructed from a single piece of high-grade sheet aluminum, then folded into shape and powder-coated. Available in nine colors, from beige to coral. 2 Cornelia Street, Suite 506, New York, NY 10014; 212-647-1517; www.nufdesign.com.

Get back to nature with Bandwidth (008), from a series of artisanal furniture. This is a custom, made-to-order dining table in solid walnut and purple heart, giving the epic piece its signature variegated look. The natural edge wood used in this furniture comes from small millers who acquire fallen trees. 61 Pearl Street, Suite 618, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-855-9097; ericmanigian.com.

Cool and collected, the Alt Trans partition system lets users configure an office into any conceivable layout. Variations are offered in sycamore, sapele, and wenge; five neutral textiles; aluminum; and frosted or clear glass. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; okamura.co.jp/english.

A flexible, freestanding desking platform, Abak comes to North America after several years of success in Asia and Europe. An easily adaptable office system for open-plan environments, its simple beam construction and variety of desktop designs—in wood veneers or high-pressure laminates—make it practical and versatile. Manufactured in powder-coated steel and anodized aluminum. 855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464; 800-851-1196; hermanmiller.com

Designed by J.K. Higgins, the 1153 table is made of olive-brown leather woven over a mahogany frame, and is entirely handcrafted in the Philippines with leather from the U.S. 4130 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 10738, La Jolla, CA 92037; 858-552-8046; aftongrove.com.

Marilyn Monroe's breezy performance atop a subway grate obviously set Mark Levin's imagination aflame when he conceived his Marilyn hall table six years ago. A new, three-leg version called Chocolate Leaf retains his signature wengé feet and tabletop splines in a contrasting wood. P.O. Box 109, San Jose, NM 87565; 505-421-3207; marklevin.com.

Looking far from awkward, the Teenage lounge chair and its sidekick side table are constructed of dyed and laminated plywood. Versions of both limited-edition pieces will be auctioned to benefit New York's Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club on November 18. 242 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-620-4250, ext.14; bromleycaldari.com/furniture.

Ontario College of Art and Design faculty member Patty Johnson gave solid beveled edges to the John table in white-oak veneer. The knock-down design, offered at 5 1/2 or 7 feet long, sits squarely on solid legs. 285 Elm Street East, P.O. Box 662, Durham, Ontario N0G 1R0, Canada; 800-806-3006; spekeklein.com.

Larrea & Milà Studio partners Quim Larrea and Gonzalo Milà collaborated on the Sunny organizing wall. Modular shelves and pegs are easily reconfigured on oak-veneered or cowhide-upholstered panels. The veneer comes in natural, bleached, and wengé stains; for the cowhide, choose white, red, or coffee. 28 Calle de l'Or, 08290 Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-691-7361; novalia.net.

Topstitched espresso leather clads sturdy Manhattan Beach chests with chocolate-finished legs. The buffet version measures 41 inches long, 30 high, and 20 deep. The matching bar has the same length and height but only half of the depth. 981 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541; 850-837-6337; davidhudsonwright.com.