Accessories

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

McGuire

Jaw-dropping colors paired with sleek shapes make the vibrant Peking Glass collection by artist Robert Kuo a stunner. Each piece of this limited collection is handmade using ancient Asian glassblowing techniques, and is signed by the artist. 1201 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-662-4847; mcguirefurniture.com. circle 675

Steuben Glass

As part of his debut crystal collection for this glass house, jewelry designer Ted Muehling unveils these showstopping Tortoise Shell bowls. Both the Giant Tortoise Shell, at 16 inches wide, and the smaller Tortoise Shell bowl, 12 1/4 inches, are available in satin and brilliant finishes. 667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 800-783-8236; steuben.com. circle 676

Andrea Valentini

Originally designed for the W hotel in Seoul, South Korea, the 17-inch-square Origami pillow unzips to become a 24-inch-square floor mat. This Rhode Island–based designer developed the material, a supremely soft polyethyl fleece called Bump, which can also be used for soundproofing. 28 Selkirk Road, Providence, RI 02905; 401-467-7104; andreavalentini.com. circle 681

Celine Cannon

This designer hails from an Irish family that has been practicing stone carving for centuries. With Empty Vessels she has updated the design of ancient implements traditionally used to hold the remains of the dead. The sleekly modern architectural objects are hand carved from single blocks of white French limestone. 1308 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 646-246-3546; celinecannon.com. circle 677

Chief Manufacturing

Rather than simply hanging flat-panel televisions flush to the wall, deploy the KFWG-110, a height-adjustable, dual- swing-arm wall mount that allows for easy screen positioning. The steel arm extends 11.93 inches and supports up to 25 pounds. 8401 Eagle Creek Parkway, Suite 700, Savage, MN 55378; 800-582-6480; chiefmfg.com. circle 678

Ralph Pucci

Turn your spirits loose to roam the expanses of Nova Scotia with these Wild Horses From Sable Island. Renowned fashion photographer Roberto Dutesco has created this limited-edition series of striking black-and-white images, offered in three sizes: 30 by 40 inches, 48 by 72 inches, and 8 by 12 feet. 44 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.com. circle 680

Ritzenhoff

German illustrator Matthias Bender's playful take on the bud vase is a delight. This colorful, striped porcelain double-hole version is part of the ChouChou collection of 12 stem vases by eight international designers. P.O. Box 5786, Naperville, IL 60567; 630-305-7377; ritzenhoffusa.com. circle 679

McRoskey Airflex

For the hip hound-about-town, Jonathan Adler has designed a playful, all-llama-wool bedcover exclusively to fit pooch-sized versions of this manufacturer's mattresses. Rover or Fifi may choose from five colors and three standard sizes (with custom options) of the dog-bone-motif design. Of course, comfort is key, and the handcrafted mattresses are Gentle Firm—not too soft, not too hard, but just right, according to contented West Coast canines. 111 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 800-760-9600; mcroskey.com. circle 686

New Zealand Natural Interiors

Environmentally conscious babies will rest easy with NUI Organics blankets. Crafted from undyed and unbleached New Zealand merino wool, these pieces are woven in five styles including grids and solids. The cozy covers are available in natural-wool shades of cream, silver, and cocoa and are washable by hand in warm water and soap. P.O. Box 684714, Austin, TX 78768; 888-823-6480; nuiorganics.com. circle 682

Venini

Known for producing elegant pieces that grace museum collections around the world, this esteemed Murano glassmaker now offers the Tiziano vase. It's a classic handblown design in stunning black. 41 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 866-696-9640; venini.com. circle 683

Mibo

At once graphic and girly, these cushions by Madeleine Rogers are screen-printed by hand and whimsically named after 1950s English service stations like Pease Pottage and Clacket Lane. Lustre, 227 West 15th Street, Suite 2, New York, NY 10011; 212-255-7751; lustre-usa.com. circle 684

Stephanie Odegard

With a polished-steel base supporting a yellow-maple and glass cabinet, the Sottsass is 21 1/2 inches square and 57 inches high. Ideally compact for retail and residential displays. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10016; 212-545-0069; socoll.com. circle 685

CBK

Give in to these ultrasoft suede-cloth box pillows, and relax. The 18-inch-square cushions, made in India, are available in a lively earthy palette of burgundy, terra-cotta, and khaki and feature patchwork corduroy borders. 600 East Sherwood Drive, Union City, TN 38261; 800-394-4225; cbkhome.com. circle 691

Robert Paige

Funky and colorful geometric designs adorn the cushions and wall hangings of this Manhattan-based artist. These one-of-a-kind 18-inch-square cushions are hand painted by the artist, deploying a palette of 56 shades that he describes as organic. Available in cotton, silk, linen, and wool. 25 West 132nd Street, Suite 16F, New York, NY 10037; 212-939-0107. circle 687

Greystone

Inspired by 15th-century designs but realized in contemporary shades of amber or aquamarine, the elegant long-necked Pompeii vases are crafted in Murano by the Cenedese glassblowers. The vases are in heights of 19 and 26 inches. 8687 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310-358-8787; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 688

Chilewich

Known for her innovative use of materials, Sandy Chilewich doesn't disappoint with her latest collection of Box Weave patterned woven vinyl place mats. Available in six earthy hues, the mod mats are washable and virtually indestructible. 7 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016; 212-679-9204; chilewich.com. circle 689

Hekman Contract

A versatile solution for home or office, the clever SmartMoves woven screen can be configured in seemingly endless variety. Customize the number of 24-inch-wide panels from two to as many as desired, and choose from 42-, 54-, or 66-inch heights. 1400 Buchanan, Grand Rapids, MI 49507; 616-452-1411; hekmancontract.com. circle 690