Who says iron furniture should be relegated to the backyard? Not Kevin Cherry, who designed the Lotus lounge chair. The hand-forged iron frame can be finished in dark bronze, medium bronze, or natural or burnished silver. The plush cushion is available in a variety of fabrics. It is 28 inches wide, 22 inches deep, and 32 inches long. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com.

With its short legs and a long body, the Circe occasional chair brings to mind the elongated proportions of West African sculpture. Yet its modern lines work in any setting. Available in parsons brown and caramel glaze. 349 Peachtree Hills Avenue, Suite B-2, Atlanta, GA 30305; 800-334-8701; piercemartin.com.

To fill that massive loft space, we propose the Grand Lounge Series. The boxy chaise and sectional sofas are available with left or right arms. Wood legs are available in cherry, maple, or walnut veneer, or in steel with nickel plating. Chaise width is 331/2 inches, and depth is 62 inches. 1450 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1P 2E3; 800-724-5665; keilhauer.com.

Michael Jansen studied in China and India, and these countries' aesthetics inform the clean but opulent lines of the Dragon chaise. Cherry legs and cowhide upholstery complement the 69-inch-long tapering frame. 5516 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630; 866-203-1501; urbantribedesign.com.

This manufacturer specializes in practical and timeless simplicity. Romeo embodies that archetype—in leather and steel in flawless lines. For 2005, the color and upholstery options have been expanded to include high-quality leather and a variety of wools and cotton-linen blends. P.O. Box 1253, Carrboro, NC, 27510; 888-866-6847; montis.nl.

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.

The slim rounded back, high armrests, and varied-density foam filling of Blues Design Group's Ivy tub chair invite the sitter to relax and say, "Ahh." The combo of cheery cotton-wool blend upholstery with beech legs—stained walnut, wengé, or cherry—promises to elicit even more sounds of appreciation. 41 Keyland Court, Bohemia, NY 11716; 631-589-7737; thompsoncontract.com.

Bryce and Kerry Moore fashion the William and Mary collection's Harbor chair from utilitarian birch plywood that's cut, stacked, and then fused with glue. The contrasting leafing, which provides the stripe detail, comes in either dark maple or walnut veneer. 104 West Fourth Street, Suite 304, Royal Oak, MI 48067; 248-544-0410; contextfurniture.com.

The simple More fixture comes with more options. Decide between white or black transparent glass, satin- or polished-chrome fittings, ceiling or table models, and G9 or 60-watt incandescent lamping. Only the 61/2-inch diameter stays the same. 35B Siemensstrasse, 25462 Rellingen, Germany; 49-4101-3700; tobias-grau.com.

Let there be light—endless amounts of it—with the LED It Be P9 satin-aluminum sconce: Those LEDs give more than 100,000 hours of illumination. During that time, the arms can be moved up and down and the 5-by-11-inch head tilted forward and back. For similar features in table-lamp and ceiling-fixture form, check out the rest of the 14-piece LED It Be collection. 4 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116; 617-350-7565; bisbis.com.

A redux of a model that's been out for years, the improved Bico recliner now has a rotating circular base, rounded armrests, and a height-adjustable headrest. But the original's smooth functionality is still intact. Available with mechanical or electrical operation. 12 Nonenstrasse, 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany; 49-52-42-41-020; cor.de.

Rendered in restrained Ivoire or a candy-shop fantasy lineup of colors—Mandarine, Lipstick, and Dauphin, for starters—satin-textured polyethylene Tid'jou! is washable and resists scratching. Bruno Houssin's cleverly curvaceous design also offers sound support whether you're sitting upright or leaning back. 7 Rue Véga, 44470 Carquefou, France; 33-2-40-68-85-10; soca.fr.

Patricia Urquiola's Highlands sofa is an experiment in movement. The back and arms all fold up and down, resulting in a height range of 14 to 40 inches and a width range of 64 to 108 inches. The wool and cotton upholstery options come in thousands of colors. Luminaire, 301 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60610; 312-664-9582; luminaire.com

Winking at the space age, POD lands like a UFO with round polished-aluminum feet and a modular form. More fun than a Jetson's re-run, the chair is available in a wide range of fabrics and leather. 300 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005; 973-263-1100; dauphin.com.

Everyone at Milan's Salone Internazionale del Mobile may have been talking about the ornate Barock 'n Roll collection, but that's clearly not all that this company is capable of. Designed by newcomer Christian Ghion, Peau d'Ame combines a compact, rounded seat—fashioned from dense foam padding—with slim legs of chromed tubular steel. The 72 fabric and leather colors range from red to green to black. 11 Via Manzoni, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-86-39-52-00; http://www.sawayamoroni.co/.

Verner Panton created the Relaxer 2, a simple-as-can-be crescent of a rocking chair, in 1974. This year, the design got a harlequin-patterned  makeover by the fashion house known for its intricate, sexy weaves. T&J Vestor, 716 Via Roma, 21010 Golasecca, Italy; 39-03-31-95-03-11; http://www.missonihome.com/.

Where contemporary lines and traditional comfort meet, you'll find the DS 20 sofa by Thomas Althaus. The chrome or aluminum legs, ergonomic beech frame, and adjustable arms and backrest can compete with the best 2005 offerings, while the quilting and patrician proportions add a timeless grace note. Available in several upholsteries and lengths. 2 Oberes Zelgli, 5313 Klingnau, Switzerland; 41-56-268-0111; http://www.desede.ch/.

This manufacturer and Maarten van Severen go back seven years and three numerals—his .03 chair was launched in 1998. Boasting a lower, more reclined profile than that of the upright .05, the latest version, .06, is cantilevered and slim of line, with an elegant silhouette of steel tubing. The  taut polyurethane molds itself to the sitter. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-463-5700; http://www.vitra.com/ .

Curved interiors at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, gave UN Studio's Ben van Berkel the idea for Circle. This seating system-in-the-round comprises four components: Two of them form a semicircular sofa; add the other two, and the result is either a full circle or groovy S  shape. 25 Bahnhofstrasse, 71083 Herrenberg, Germany; 49-70-32-20-80; http://www.walterknoll.de/.

Vico Magistretti's Work chair for De Padova boasts all the expected bells and whistles: a 360-degree swivel radius, castors, height and cant adjustment, three arm-support settings, and an ergonomic polyurethane back and seat. What's surprising: graphics digitally printed on cotton or wool upholstery, in as many colors as the rainbow. Just the wink your office needs. 4 Corso Venezia, 20121 Milan, Italy; 39-02-77-72-01; http://www.depadova.com/