An unbroken form takes two curves and becomes an object of interest no matter how you look at it, making designer Joe Doucet's Halo stool appropriate for cafés and galleries alike. Super-durable polycarbonate keeps its shape and supports the sitter. Currently available only in white, but expect other colors soon. 15 Park Row, Suite 26E, New York, NY 10038; 917- 671-7923; http://www.intotonyc.com/. circle 360

The flowing curves of the Grace sofa seem to levitate above its block feet. Offered in mahogany, walnut, and oak among other wood finishes. 7215 West Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-933-0220; michaelbermanlimited.com. circle 323

The Gamba chair is finished with a protective gloss that allows indoor-outdoor use. Seat and back construction provide maximum comfort and alignment in ultra-durable fiberglass. 5550 Fullum Street, Suite 312, Montreal, Canada H2G 2H4; 514-495-4484; http://www.messierdesigners.com/. circle 363

Folio's cool, transparent backing is a visual treat with an ergonomic bonus. This flexible honeycomb design is intended to evenly distribute back support. Mesh-covered and upholstered versions are available. P.O. Box 1476, Smithfield, NC 27577; 800-849-0545; http://www.girsberger.com/. circle 340

Peter Maly's Flexus, an evocation of modern style, suspends and distributes weight with aplomb. It boasts a matte steel frame and black (or brown) leather suspension straps supporting a swanky fabric or leather backrest. 56 East Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60611; 800-297-6738; http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/. circle 332

Philippe Starck and this manufacturer have a real hit in M.I.S.S. The name stands for Music Image Sofa System, and it discreetly hides a speaker, subwoofer, and retractable projector housing. Available with an accompanying audiovisual cabinet. 155 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-770-3568; cassinausa.com. circle 314

Paolo Rizzatto's impish Regina updates the Victorian reading chair. This spin on a bookish classic features a four-prong swivel base, a reclining mechanism, and aluminum-ringed holes in lieu of yesteryear's button tufting. Back and base are gray epoxy powder-painted metal; 92 colors of leather are offered. 145 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.com. circle 313

Available in 22 variations classified into three groups—high, seamless mid-height, and the EX all-leather version—Feego can flaunt all manner of bells and whistles for comfort and style, but every last model has four basic adjustables: chair depth, seat height, reclining back angle, and reclining tension. What's more, 85% of these chairs can be disassembled into single, totally recyclable materials. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; www.okamura.co.jp/english. circle 352

Designer Timothy Di Fibrio has updated the classic Ward Bennett Envelope chair by stretching it almost an inch in each direction, which makes it more comfortable than the original while maintaining the same proportions. 6095 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; http://www.hmgeiger.com/. circle 357

Use this sleek multitasker as seating, a footrest, or a coffee table—the oval, short Ellington bench with optional button tufting, designed by the ubiquitous Michael Graves, can be upholstered in various fabrics, including customer's own, as well as woven leathers. 1407 Parker Road, Baltimore, MD 21227; 410-242-2222; http://www.davidedward.com/. circle 331

DS-164 is one clever sofa: The ingeniously crafted and sumptuously upholstered modular backrests can be shifted anywhere along its perimeter, allowing loungers to enjoy a chaise, a double-seater chair, or one long, elegant sofa. Available in several leather grades and colors, including custom dyes. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; http://www.ddcnyc.com/. circle 342

Designed by Douglas Levine as a modern antidote to the classic side chair, Donna is high-backed (almost 40 inches) and sturdy-legged with an elegantly curved profile. 51 Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940; 888-524-5997; http://www.brightchair.com/. circle 369

The design's deceptively simple—a wood-and-steel frame and a plush, down-wrap cushion upholstered in Ultrasuede—but lots of options (17 wood finishes, 4 steel finishes, and high or low arms) mean that the DB-116 day bed has much more going on than meets the eye. 5402 East Windsor Avenue, Suite 35, Phoenix, AZ 85008; 800-457-0756; http://www.antoineproulx.com/. circle 371

From design wunderkind Konstantin Grcic, Chair One is a study in ultramodern technologies. The seat is die-cast aluminum treated with sputtered fluorinated titanium and painted in polyester powder; a cushion's also available if you prefer. Opt for metallic gray, white, or red. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; http://www.dennismiller.com/. circle 336

Timeless lines and slim proportions, along with highest-quality materials and understatedly elegant upholstery are all trademarks of the designer's new collection, which includes the Cate, Jasper, Emma, Morgan, and Tyler chairs. 654 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10021; 212-888-3241; http://www.victoriahaganhome.com/. circle 366

Slim and elegant, the D'eauville club chair adds Deco lines (check out the delicately rolled arms and solid-maple fluted feet) to spare, modern upholstery and fitted back cushions for comfort and support. Custom sizes and finishes are available; COM only. 1059 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-758-0012; http://www.johnbooneinc.com/. circle 344

A highlight of Belgian-born, Milan-based Gabriele Pezzini’s Simple series, the indestructible Dancer stool is wrought from satin-finished stainless steel. The seat and footrest are adjustable, rising and falling on a pneumatic cylinder and pirouetting above a disk base. 75 Via Dei Banduzzi, 33050 Bagnaria (Arsa, Udine), Italy; 39-0432-996412; http://www.maxdesign.it/. circle 322

Boasting clean lines and contemporary styling, the Berkley sofa rests on aluminum legs available in brushed, polished, and painted finishes. This piece is also offered in an angled-arm version set atop solid maple runners painted matte black. 257 Finchdene Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1X 1B9; 800-668-9318; http://www.interiordesign.net/www.nienkamper.com..

Function meets gorgeous design in the sculptural Bench with Circle. There is an attached table for magazines, espressos, maybe even your laptop. It's upholstered in Ultra-leather in several colorways and stands 17 inches tall. 7924 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323-655-2116; www.inhousefurniture.com.

Your favorite elements of residential furniture are brought into the office with the Avenue Lounge seating collection. Easy-chair lines are tricked out with desk-chair technology such as synchronized mechanisms, back-height adjustment, a 24-degree tilt, and eight lock-position options. More than 30 upholstery choices available. One Haworth Center, Holland, MI 49423; 800-344-2600; haworth.com.

From Manhattan's stop for Euro-design contract shopping comes Ascott from Paco Capdell. Long and lean but totally solid, this side chair is available in a choice of three different backs—upholstered, cane, or wood open-windows design—and a variety of 23 beech stains. 580 Broadway, Suite 904, New York, NY 10012; 800-689-1020; eurotrendusa.com.

With a nod to Finn Juhl and other mid-century masters, the 4873 Listen-To-Me chaise melds woods and solid-brass or stainless-steel supports with a sinuously curved seat and sumptuously upholstered cushions. At almost 74 inches long even the tall can stretch out comfortably. Choose from American walnut, redwood, ebony, and natural finishes. P.O. Box 5541, High Point, NC 27262; 336-734-1700; collectdunbar.com

Pausa's allure only starts with a sexy, feline form in deep wengé. A sleek wicker-wrapped aluminum frame allows the relaxed armchair to maintain its compound-curve contours. 1350 Broadway, New York, NY 10018; 646-229-4133; gruppoitalia.com.

The Lucid chair family has added eight models to its 20 and 30 series, now offered with optional increased proportions. Even more noteworthy, knitted and fully upholstered backrests have joined Lucid's highly acclaimed webbed versions. P.O. Box 2065, High Point, NC 27261; 336-889-2009; davisfurniture.com.

Just a little Dr. Evil, Patrick Norguet's mod Boson chair celebrates synthetics. The shapely shell also balances visual substance with virtual weightlessness. Cushions can be upholstered in a range of fabrics from seven manufacturers. P.O. Box 115, 5480 AC Schijndel, Netherlands; 31-73-54-77-015; artifort.com. circle 334