Pascal Mourgue's Myo chaise, armchair, and ottoman are distinguished by the sinuous lines of their fully upholstered fiberglass shell seats on four-star chrome bases. The armchair is offered in a fixed version or one that rotates 120 degrees. 56 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60611; 800-297-6738; ligne-roset-usa.com.

Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci of the Siennese firm Archirivolto collaborate on Mambo, sure to punch up any interior. The stool features a swiveling, pneumatically height-adjustable seat, in clear or brightly colored translucent polypropylene and plastic,. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com.

Make a splash with Bontempi's polypropylene stacking Aqua chairs. For indoor or outdoor use and in 8 colors.14 Wooster Street, New York, NY,10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com.

Kemistry of Style is responsible for the design of this sexy Zost seater. Available as a single chair and as 64 or 88 inch sofas. 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY, 10013; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com.

Designed to commemorate the endowment of a University of Houston architecture chair named for Philip Johnson, the Johnsonian director's chair takes cues from its namesake's early functionalist work in a fixed seat of polished stainless-steel and saddle leather with contrasting stitches. 1675 Rollins Road, Suite D-2, Burlingame, CA 94010; 650-259-0207; ebstyle.com.

The Mirra ergonomic task chair now comes in an upholstered version, made possible by a 100 percent recyclable polyester material in 17 colors that provides cushioning without the use of foam. 855 East Main Avenue, P.O. Box 302 Zeeland, MI 49464; 888 443 4357; hermanmiller.com.

This manufacturer makes its debut with a selection of chic seating constructed from laminated layers of commercial plywood cut in cross-section. With a fused strip of natural hardwood, each armchair is slightly different, expressing the integration of nature with industrial processes. 104 West 4th Street, Suite 304, Royal Oak, MI 48067; 248-544-0410; contextfurniture.com.

The company's new stool borrows the classic molded plywood seat designed in 1958 by Norman Cherner. It comes in bar and counter heights, with steel or plywood legs, optional upholstery, and three wood finishes for its organically shaped seat. P.O. Box 2689, Westport, CT 06880; 866-243-7637; chernerchair.com.

The company expands its Luna seating collection with a swiveling task chair on a tubular steel base. The striated bucket seat of laminated wood is available in blackwood or mocca finishes. 920 Broadway, New York, NY 10010; 800-237-1625; icfgroup.com.

Bernù's cast-aluminum and steel tandem seating features a light, aerodynamic silhouette and generous seat sizes. Available in linear or curving configurations, with optional arms, headrests, and upholstery. 580 Orwell Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 3V7, Canada; 800-387-9496; arconas.com.

The #387Lightweight guest chair supports a contoured seat and back in a circular steel frame. Seat and back come in either leather or laminated wood, in natural beech, cherry, or wenge finishes, while the frame is available in matte or polished chrome. 2840 Northwest, Boca Raton Boulevard, Building 2, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-447-9490; aceray.com.

The height-adjustable VisitaSwivel conference chair boasts a slim profile with a mesh or upholstered back, and comes standard with chrome arms and a polished aluminum five-star base on wheel castors. 300 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005; 800-995-6500; dauphin.com.

Philippe Starck has paired up with the manufacturer to create a pair of their own. The M.I.S.S. (Music Image Sofa System) sofa-available with an accompanying audio/visual cabinet-discretely hides a speaker, sub-woofer, and retractable projector housing. The complimentary Mister sofa boasts the same sleek lines-but without the technological trappings. 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-770-3568; cassinausa.com.

Hiding its other function well, the manufacturer's Cino sofa swiftly converts into a full-size bed. The back folds down on level with the seat, while its optional armrests swivel out to provide nightstand-like surfaces. 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 715, New York, NY 10010; 212-366-1777; momentoitalia.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.

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.