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Elizabeth Wine and Jen DeRose -- Interior Design, 4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Rain-forest chic

As Rosita Missoni's ready-to-wear makes a subtle shift from zigzag to jungle, Missoni Home is following suit. The company now produces bed linens, curtains, towels, and bathrobes in black-and-white floral Hillary, zebra-striped Holly, and multicolored Helen—all cotton. Sold by the yard, too. T&J Vestor, 234 West 39th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-719-2338; missonihome.com. circle 316

Ralph Lauren Home

Time-travel to the golden age of the silver screen with the Modern Hollywood bar in parchment and polished walnut. See the platinum-blond starlet pouring the Scotch? She's checking out her look in the mirrored interior, which has two glass shelves. The cabinet proper measures 31 inches wide by 18 deep, and the entire unit stands 60 inches high. 867 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-606-2100; rlhome.polo.com. circle 317

Cacharel

Think 1970's silk-screened T-shirts. Part of Cacharel's first housewares line, the Mali collection's glass trays are printed with flower motifs inspired by batik. The background comes in shades of Bordeaux, rosé, blue, and yellow. The round version is offered in 9- and 12-inch sizes; the squares are 6 or 11 inches. Arnolfo di Cambio, 39 Bis Boulevard Stalingrad, 06300 Nice, France; 33-4-92-00-19-20; arnolfodicambio.fr. circle 318

Armani Casa

A bracing hybrid of art deco and chinoiserie, Stefania makes it easier to rise and shine. The black-lacquered wooden breakfast tray is a generous 16 inches wide by 24 long but is surprisingly lightweight. Caffe latte not included. 97 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-334-1271; armanicasa.com. circle 319

Marimekko

Even among this company's lively spring offerings, Anna Danielsson's cotton Bottna stands out—with botanical-inspired graphics that look like a color-by-numbers canvas writ large. Available in black-and-white as well as black, white, and green. 4 Puusepänkatu, 00880 Helsinki, Finland; 358-9-758-71; marimekko.com. circle 321

Fendi Casa

Go ahead. Play with Domino. This daybed has an optional electronic control that widens the seat. The seat cushion—103 inches long by 120 wide—is available in cotton, leather, and custom options. Leather covers the frame. 90 NE 39th Street, Miami, FL 33137; 305-438-1660; fendicasa.it. circle 320

Bonacina Pierantonio

Rodolfo Dordoni updates a sunporch staple with Rattan Mon Amour. The Malacca cane frame comes in six colors, such as brown Caco and orange Zucca, the cushions in linen or viscose. 20A Via Sant Andrea, 22040 Lurago d'Erba (Como), Italy; 39-031-699225; bonacinapierantonio.it. circle 323

Wowbow

When Fido begs for fabulousness, reward him with the limited-edition Mija bed. Customized by leather designer Bill Amberg, the clear acrylic frame is partially wrapped in calfskin. When four-legged friends get dog-tired, they can snooze on a mattress covered in fuzzy sheepskin. Custom colors offered. Stephendale Yard, 7 Stephendale Road, London SW6 2LR, U.K.; 44-20-8995-1761; wowbow.co.uk. circle 322

Brian Fireman Design

The designer-founder of this company grew up hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, and his wooden furniture has a strong connection to nature. Take the gently curving avian silhouette of Heron. At 37 inches high, this walnut end table with flaming grain is part of the Appalachian line of tables, all handmade to order with a lead time of eight to 12 weeks. 85 State Street, Asheville, NC 28806; 828-712-6660; brianfiremandesign.com. circle 324

Stokke

Part Charles and Ray Eames, part Eero Saarinen, the Tok recliner and ottoman marry comfort with style and ingenuity. Toshiyuki Kita contributed the curving beech form, while Ole Petter Wullum developed the chair's double-spring system, 360-degree rotation, adjustable headrest, and body-weight balance resistance. Choose from 15 colors of leather. 1100 Cobb Place Boulevard, Suite 100, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 877-978-6553; stokke.com. circle 325

Ligne Roset

With Downtown, the sofa-bed goes high concept This three-seat sofa unfolds into a full-size bed with an adjustable headrest. The articulated back can be fixed into one of three positions: horizontal, 45 degrees, and vertical. The range of upholstery colors and fabrics includes brick-red cotton. 665 Broadway, New York, NY 10012; 212-358-9204; ligne-roset-usa.com. circle 326

Gervasoni

Ironically, the Irony table is not made out of iron. A base of woven stainless-steel strands supports a top of silver-plated MDF, 47 inches in diameter. Height is 29 inches. 7 Via Durini, 20122 Milan, Italy; 39-02-780414; gervasoni1882.it. circle 327

Jean-Charles Spindler

The Paravent Matière folding screen is an abstract triptych in wood. What appears to be dark brushstrokes across a pale canvas is actually a marquetry composition of petrified marshland oak seamlessly fitted into white chestnut. Aimara Masterpieces, 200 Lexington Avenue, 510, New York, NY 10016; 212-532-5060; spindler.tm.fr. circle 328

Mash Studios

Wall-mounted Lax adds not only storage but also visual interest. The European birch plywood cabinet's two aluminum doors—powder-coated white, red, or chocolate—slide to conceal or reveal any of three compartments, providing a shifting stage set for creativity. 323 Marine Street, Suite 24, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-500-2200; mashstudios.com. circle 329

Tussah

A rich tapestry of delicate flowers and thistles, Louis features beaded silk threads embroidered on a velvet ground. The three standard colorways include taupe, and custom colors are also offered. 59 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5RB, U.K.; 44-1162-619860; tussah.co.uk. circle 331

Idea Space Design

The chocolate-finished alder frame of the Solo bar stool is sleek. And its seat is roomy: 18 by 19 inches, covered in either vinyl or leather. 351 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 310-360-7140; ideaspacedesign.com. circle 330

Kollection

At first glance, Fred Rieffel's Cabaret looks like a standard-issue steel café table, but closer inspection reveals a saucy curl in the top, either 14 or 17 inches in diameter. Enamel finishes include white as well as red, khaki, and plum. 18 Rue Neuve, 67300 Schiltigheim, France; 33-3-88-83-97-15; kollection.net. circle 333

Baleri Italia

With the Other, 1930's deco meets 1960's mod. Serigraphed blue lines zigzag over the mirrored surface of the 50-inch-high piece, and woolen pom-poms dangle from a key in the top drawer. Coffee and side tables, a cabinet, and a mirror complete the collection. 8 Via Felice Cavallotti, 20122 Milan, Italy; 39-02-7602-3954; baleri-italia.com. circle 332

Kristalia

It's a bench. It's a table. It's CU. Monica Graffeo's versatile molded-polyurethane design is strong, stackable, and equally at home in the living room or by the pool. Available in red, black, or white—and in lengths of 18 or 26 inches. 5 Via Calderano, 33070 Brugnera, Italy; 39-0434-623678; kristalia.it. circle 334

Leavitt-Weaver

An aluminum side table, Origami Four Square features angular folds and crisp edges, evoking Japan's ancient paper craft. The two-tone finish comes in four seasonally inspired colors, but dimensions remain the same: 23 inches high with a top that's 16 inches square. 1512 East Whitmore Avenue, Ceres, CA 95307; 209-521-5125; leavitt-weaver.com. circle 336

Bute Fabrics

A raised warp and weft combine to create Braemar's honeycomb texture. The wool textile's 16 color options include cranberry pink, lime green, indigo, charcoal, and sunset red. 4 Barone Road, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0DP, U.K.; 44-1700-503734; butefabrics.com. circle 335

Everyspace

Tight quarters? Turn to Christy Coleman's compact and crafty Pivot table with its three tiered tops of American walnut, plus one round white-lacquered tray that swings out to reveal storage inside and underneath. 332 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 646-528-5260; everyspacedesign.com. circle 337

Eric Manigian Studio

Bandwidth is sure to see high-frequency use. The table's texture and visual rhythm derive from a mix of solid zebrawood and spalted maple, the latter salvaged from trees that would otherwise be left to rot or cut down for firewood. Size is generous: 42 inches wide by 101 long. 61 Pearl Street, Suite 618, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-855-9097; ericmanigian.com. circle 338

Ibride

This team of designers brings whimsy to the table business, introducing a menagerie of designs in resin laminate. Sultan's four legs might belong to a terrier. Meanwhile, from the same collection, Diva is modeled after an ostrich, Bambi after you-know-who. Le Pontot, 25660 La Veze, France; 33-3-81-81-58-47; ibride.fr. circle 339

Gasp Furniture

After breaking his ankle, Joaquin Palencia found inspiration for his TWH Grid II armchair at Tahanan Walang Hagdan. This Philippine factory, which employs the disabled, also makes products for them—including a thin-slatted wooden trivet. Similar bleached-mahogany slats form this chair's arms. The seat is upholstered in black silk. 43B Major Dizon Street, Industrial Valley, Marikina City 1400, Philippines; 632-7527317. circle 340