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edited by Karen D. Singh -- Interior Design, 11/1/2005 12:00:00 AM

Blond Bombshell

A decoupage Marilyn Monroe emblazons Zero's Décollage sideboard. Mimmo Rotella and Marco Ferreri employed a heat-transfer process to adhere the paper images—adapted from cinematic moments, posters, and magazine headlines. This 4 1/2-foot-long galvanized-steel beauty belongs to a collection of three- and four-door sideboards, three- and six-drawer dressers, a console in two lengths, and open and closed shelving. Each of the 99 limited-edition pieces is numbered and signed. 85 Industrial Circle, Lincoln, RI 02865; 888-822-9376; zero-system.com. circle 309

Flou

The shape of Mario Bellini's Marilyn platform bed and bench recalls their namesake's figure or, perhaps, lips. The bed's slat base is divided into halves that can be individually adjusted for firmness. The leather bed and bench upholstery, removable for cleaning, comes in 20 colors including Diva Red. 642 Rue de Courcelle, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec H4C 3C5, Canada; 888-356-8233; flou.it. circle 310

Soederberg International

Swedish simplicity meets contemporary flair in the crisp patterns and colors of these pillows covered in a cotton-linen blend. Choose the Medaljong pattern, solids with or without knitted frill, or more than 40 other styles. P.O. Box 248, Madison, MS 39130; 601-853-2647; swedishinspiration.com. circle 311

Normann Copenhagen

Boje Estermann's ingenious strainer caters to those with tiny kitchens. It stands at 51/3 inches when fully open, then collapses to an unobtrusive 11/4 inches for storage. Offered in red, green, yellow, and black rubber, with a bottom grate in stainless steel. 98 Strandboulevarden, 2100 Copenhagen East, Denmark; 45-35-55-44-59; normann-copenhagen.com. circle 312

Geiger International

Ward Bennett's H-Frame from 1963 just got an update. Originally designed with a stainless-steel frame and marble top, the two-tier table now comes with a steel frame finished in satin or smoked chrome, while top options have expanded to six types of marble and 25 different wood veneers. 6095 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30336; 800-444-8812; geigerintl.com. circle 313

Odegard

Carpet maven Stephanie Odegard reveals her international flair with the introduction of the Jali panel, named for the Arabic word. The perforated marble element, hand-carved to order in India, comes in white, black, and green for use as a window screen, countertop, or backsplash. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; odegardinc.com. circle 314

Valli & Valli

Pierluigi Cerri, the designer responsible for Prada's corporate identity, has brought his fashion sensibility to the world of hardware with the Fusital collection. This H 350 door lever coordinates with window handles, pulls, escutcheons, and lock sets, all produced in polished or satin chrome. 150 East 58th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10155; 877-326-2565; vallievalli.com. circle 315

Humanscale

The T4 Point-of-Care cart masters technology and ergonomics for health-care environments. Essentially a mobile computer console, it's made of aluminum, with steel and plastic components, and features push and pull handles on all sides to serve patients with limited mobility. The castors handle carpet and hard floors. 11 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 800-400-0625; humanscale.com. circle 317

Okamura Corporation

Bridging the divide between furniture and architecture, the Alt Share office system combines work surfaces in tan, silver, or gray laminate particleboard and partitions in aluminum and steel. All are easy to dismantle and recycle. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-917-6200; okamura.co.jp. circle 316

Mediamounts

Literally extending accessibility for health-care IT workstations, the aluminum Pterodactyl extension arm has a 7-foot reach—but protrudes just 3 inches when retracted. 400 Collier MacMillon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7P3, Canada; 800-263-8901; mediamounts.com. circle 318

Porada

When displayed en masse, designer Tarsicio Colzani's Stars mirrors give off an effervescent retro vibe. Their ash frames, stained wengé or gray, come in diameters of 8, 12, or 16 inches. Eurotrend, 580 Broadway, 904, New York, NY 10012; 800-689-1020; eurotrendusa.com. circle 319

Cappellini

Piero Lissoni's lacquered particleboard Sistema modular storage system has expanded. Added to the line's cabinets are CD holders, compartments with flip-up doors, and sliding doors that are mirrored or perforated. Available in red as well as four new colors. 152 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-966-0669; cappellini.it. circle 320

Silver State

Aláxi is Greek for change, and the Alaxi fabric collection lets you flip-flop from small dots to large. Small-scale Gone Dotty and substantial Dots and Spots are both cotton-viscose blends that come in four colorways, including Redwood. 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; 800-453-5777; alaxifabrics.com. circle 321

PierceMartin

Express your inner child with the playful Pick Up Sticks dining table, with a circle or rectangle of clear glass topping a rust-finished iron base. End and drink tables and a console complete the collection. 99 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324; 800-334-8701; piercemartin.com. circle 322

IceStone

Good looks, durability, and sustainability come together in this solid surfacing, composed of 75 percent recycled glass and concrete. Produced in 4 3/4-by-8-foot slabs, 1 1/4 inches thick, the product is equally suited to residential backsplashes and commercial floors. Tuscan Sunset, Sapphire Snow, Amber Pearl, Arctic Moss, Jade Snow, and Sage Pearl are just some of the 20 standard colors. Custom colors and sizes available. Qualifies for LEED MR 4.1, 4.2 consideration. 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 283, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 718-624-4900; icestone.biz. circle 324

Sina Pearson

The Crypton-treated polyester-acrylic blends of the Coffee collection take their cue from the textured burlap bags that store beans. The leafy Coffee Berry's eight colorways include Light Roast, French Roast, and First Roast; woven House Blend comes in eight colorways, such as Cappuccino and Espresso; and gridlike Origins is offered in six choices, among them Guatemala Brown. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 323

Novo Arts

Masonite, upholstery, acrylic paint, and either canvas or linen combine to create Soundproof Original Art padded acoustic panels. Printed with any of 15,000 images, the panels slip into any upholstered-wall system. 57 East 11th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10003; 212-674-3093; novoarts.com. circle 325

S. Harris

Inspired by sunny Peruvian textiles, Mintaro upholstery tweed features multicolored cotton-viscose yarn for both warp and fill. Among six colorways is Rainbow. P.O. Box 470490, Tulsa, OK 74147; 800-999-5600; sharris.com. circle 326

Prismatek

Stylized rose blossoms punctuate Karmina 60's solid or graduated ground, offered in either red-orange or beige. This polyester drapery sheer comes in a width of 9 feet 10 inches, with a 30-inch repeat. 29 Old Kings Road North, Suite 7B, Palm Coast, FL 32137; 888-811-4279; finefabric.com. circle 327