Retro in sensibility, Reseat's compound curves come courtesy of reconstituted aspen-wood flakes. The seven available colors include snappy charcoal gray and a white that's deliciously milky. 204 Screenland Drive, Burbank, CA 91505; 215-681-6747; jonashauptman.com.

A generous 51 inches deep, Maarten Kusters's low-slung Elle bridges the overlooked gap between chaises and rocking chairs. Shape-retaining cold-processed polyurethane foam and a removable cover in leather or custom fabrics keep this seat in top form. 200 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-686-6390; fredericwilliams.com. circle 336

Flipping faster than Carly Patterson at the summer Olympics, Thomas Müller and Jörg Wulff's Cosma chair becomes a bed in just two moves. The piece's slatted frame is concealed beneath upholstery offered in a spectrum of fabrics. 12 Nonenstrasse, 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany; 49-52-42-4102-0; cor.de. circle 328

As impressive as Victoria Hagan's debut furniture collection, her second effort marries contemporary lines to traditional forms. Among other shapely pieces, the Morgan club chair features such distinguished details as brass leg caps and castors with bronze or pewter nail heads. Legs are maple. 212-888-3241; victoriahaganhome.com. circle 326

Inspired by water cascading over an edge, Roz Hayes and Dani Stoller's lovable Valentine chair features a tubular-steel frame on a chrome-plated steel base. Cushions of molded polyurethane foam can be covered in wool, Ultrasuede, leather, or vinyl as well as the customer's own material. 672 South Avenue 21, Suite 7, Los Angeles, CA 90031; 323-343-9968; lushlifedesign.com. circle 325

Ross Lovegrove's Sprite stacking chairs come in seven wood finishes from Pommele to walnut burl; seven paint finishes include lime green and sky blue. Sprite can also be upholstered in a range of the company's standard textiles. 79 Ninth Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10011; 212-343-4000; knoll.com.

Theta is like a well bred gent—equally comfortable in the boardroom, the corner office, or any social setting. Made from chrome-plated tubular steel, the swivel base supports fire-resistant foam padding. Polyester-acrylic blend bouclé upholstery comes in refined black or gray. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com.

Fluid and graceful, Liberty offers quite a few bells and whistles, too. Three mesh back panels conform to the user's contours, providing extremely accurate lumbar support without exposed devices or manual adjustments. 11 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010; 212-725-4749; humanscale.com.

Mark Gabbertas has introduced Tommo, a collection of perky seating. This plush club chair and companion footstool both feature upholstered side and back panels with twin-stitch detailing. Matching bar stools and dining stools come with steel skid bases. Branch Road, Lower Darwen, Lancashire BB3 OPR, U.K.; 44-1254-682421; allermuir.co.uk.

The Queen Elizabeth II Large Salon chair's generous proportions and saddle-stitch detailing promote luxurious luxuriance—like you're on a transatlantic cruise. Choose from stock fabrics, custom options, and leather in almost any color or texture, including decadent crocodile. The solid-beech frame can be stained in several colors. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-207-8332; williamswitzer.com.

Recently taken over by the Poltrona Frau Group, this company introduced relatively few items at the 2004 fair, but Jasper Morrison's conceptual seating demonstrated the triumph of quality over quantity. The Oblong collection's building block is an oblong cushion covered in leather or fabric. Without any supporting frame, the cushions simply zip together to form an armchair, love seat, and sofa. 41 Union Square West, New York, NY 10003; 212-620-7953; cappellini.it.

Synthesizing past and present, architect Chi Wing Lo designed the Ela chaise longue. The base comes in natural or dark-finished solid maple. A manual mechanism tilts the seat through six positions—whether it's upholstered in basic leather or luxurious snakeskin. Glenpointe Centre East, 300 F.W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ 07666; 201-836-9100; giorgettiusa.com.

Among the new seating from this manufacturer, Konstantin Grcic's Dummy prototype had the smart money talking. The polyurethane-foam hood is designed to pull down over a side chair—and a suitable rigid-polyurethane model is currently in development. 60 Via Nazionale, 33010 Cavalicco (Udine), Italy; 39-0432-577111; Luminaire, 301 West Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60610; 800-494-4358. moroso.it

This manufacturer excelled in two very different forms of seating. Fernando and Humberto Campana's Corallo armchair, in epoxy-painted steel wire, expresses a mix of handicraft and design—like all the strongest pieces by the Brazilian fraternal duo. Meanwhile, Francesco Binfaré's sofa, On the Rocks, explores modularity via irregularly shaped elements padded in dense, soft polyurethane. Monica Mazzei's fabric choices do the rest. 106 Via Livornese Est, 56030 Perignano (Pisa), Italy; 39-0587-616660; edra.com.

This manufacturer excelled in two very different forms of seating. Fernando and Humberto Campana's Corallo armchair, in epoxy-painted steel wire, expresses a mix of handicraft and design—like all the strongest pieces by the Brazilian fraternal duo. Meanwhile, Francesco Binfaré's sofa, On the Rocks, explores modularity via irregularly shaped elements padded in dense, soft polyurethane. Monica Mazzei's fabric choices do the rest. 106 Via Livornese Est, 56030 Perignano (Pisa), Italy; 39-0587-616660; edra.com.

Shown at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, Alfredo Häberli's Nais wire chairs for Classicon are smaller and lighter than their famous forerunners by Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames. The chromium-plated version is indoors only; powder-coated or color-coated options also allow for outdoor use. Armrests are optional for all three, as is a removable back and seat cover that adds comfort without subtracting sculpturality. 3 Sigmund-Riefler-Bogen, 81829 Munich, Germany; 49-89-7481-33-0; classicon.com.

Referencing the sultry silver-screen star, the Harlow collection is the perfect choice for those in need of a little mid-century modem, a little 1930's moderne, and a little leg.  On the occasion of HLC's 30th anniversary, the company enlisted Clement Geitner to design this collection of plush seating, sure to stand out in any room - regardless of who's in it.

The Hab collection of tables and seating takes cues from Charles and Ray Eames, with surfaces in molded and veneered plywood, bases in stainless steel, and retro-chic lines.  Chairs are also available in powder-coated folded aluminum.  nienkamper.com.

Featuring curved seats and whimsically buckling legs, Pyllon stools represent the collaboration of Nicole Aebischer and Atelier Oi with the Ecole Cantonale d'Art de Lausanne. These skeletal beauties look more formal when decked out in upscale leather. Coordinating tables are topped in stainless steel. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 800-872-1697; bebitalia.it.

Minimalist aesthetics meld with maximalist comfort in the fully adjustable Xten task chair, cushioned in a combination of Technogel and self-extinguishing foam. The aluminum frame supports a stretched nylon-net back, and the arms move in sync. 7 Via Brenta, 36010 Carrè, Italy; 39-0445-314931; aresline.com.

(U)phoria offers high-performance vinyl upholsteries with the textured appearance of woven fabrics.  Resistant to stains and bacteria, easy to clean, and manufactured to meet flammability requirements, the durable fabrics are perfect for health-care and hospitality installations.  Unique designs can also be created in less than four weeks in limited runs of only 300 yards.  morbern.com.

British designer Mark Gabbertas unveils Tommo.  The perky seating collection includes the plush club chair and companion footstool; both featuring upholstered side and back panels with twin-stitch detailing.  Also available as a matching bar stool and a dining stool with gently sloping arms and a tapered seating pad.  allermuir.com.

Check out Retro Woods, a new collection of refined high-pressure decorative laminates with bold black or blond striping on  wood-like grounds.  Resistant to static, skids, and scratches, the high-style and highly durable flooring-grade material is suited to public areas, elevator cabs, corridor walls, bar tops, and even boat decking.  arpausa.com.

Cosset yourself in George Smith's classic Norris chair.  The traditional piece boasts low-slung lines and unfussy tufting.  georgesmith.com.

Designed by Albo Ciabatti, the Segno stacking side chair and Clea bench lend that cool-as-ice feeling to any indoor or outdoor setting.  Both employ a steel frame with seats and backs made from perforated steel sheets. An anti-corrosion treatment ensures a long life for these very of=the-moment furnishings, which come in a variety of powder-coated finishes.  emuamericas.com.