Accessories

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Non-Useless Furniture Studio

This Canadian studio has created a line of highly function-specific furniture pieces, each of which has been given a name that plainly describes its singular purpose. To wit: This piece, called To Classify Photos, is intended to do, well, just that. Crafted of maple with silk ribbons, it is 73 inches high and 14 inches wide. 4060 Saint-Laurent Boulevard 200, Montreal, Quebec H2WIY9, Canada; 514-982-0961; nonuseless.com. circle 680

Vitra

Jazz up your desk with an accessory whose time has come (again). The funky Pill Clock, part of a line of 20th-century classics reissued by this manufacturer, was originally designed by George Nelson in 1954. Made of maple and chromed metal, the 71/2-by-6-by-4-inch timepiece operates with a single 1.5-volt battery and has a high-grade quartz mechanism. 29 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014; 212-463-5750; vitra.com. circle 682

Umbra

Karim Rashid's Magino stool is a show-stopper. The undulating piece of 1/2-inch-thick acrylic has an integrated magazine rack and can also be used as a footrest or table. At 17 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, it works nicely in tight spaces. 1705 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212; 800-387-5122; umbra.com. circle 681

Karl Andersson & Söner

Cover girls take heed: Despite the fact that its sleek glass windows allow both easy access and high visibility, the stunningly bold Front magazine rack might get more attention than the glossies it's meant to display. The solid-birch frame is 69 inches high and comes in painted yellow. Box 173, SE-56122 Huskvarna, Sweden; 46-36-13-25-30; karl-andersson.se. circle 685

Baker

The Branch votive, handcrafted in Italy, is inspired by the delicate beauty of coral, and it's so elegant that it hardly needs candlelight to shine. Each openwork forged-metal piece is cast in polished pewter and is 4 inches high and 3 inches in diameter. 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1414, Chicago, IL 60654; 800-592-2537; bakerfurniture. circle 683

Crypton

William Wegman designed the fabric that gave the Hound in the Round tote its whimsical name. The polyester-and-rayon superfabric is moisture-, stain-, spill-, odor-, and bacteria-resistant. The tote features leather piping and handles and is available in Pistachio, Cork, Mandarin, or Phantom—truly a woman's best friend. 6745 Daly Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; 800-279-7866; cryptonfabric.com. circle 684

Notch Design

Until the weather cools and the coats come out of storage, you might mistake this space-saving coat rack for a piece of wall art. The T05 and its sister models are available with either 2, 5, or 10 pivoting hooks that fold flush to rack's frame. The T05 is 22 by 14 inches; a choice of finishes includes bamboo stained in amber or blonde, or ApplePly with a lacquer finish in Snow, Coal, Rain, Moss, or Tang. 90 Ship Street, Providence, RI 02903; 401-781-5686; notchdesign.com. circle 686

Rexite

The clean simplicity of Raul Barbieri's brushed-steel coat rack enhances its sculptural appeal. The 70-inch-high, 21-inch-wide piece sits on casters and can be ordered in either 471/4- or 63-inch-long versions. The hat grid-iron is optional. 7 Via Edison Cusago, Milano I 20090, Italy; 39-0290-39-0013; rexite.it. circle 690

Eventi Design

Anyone who's contemplated the ingeniously simple curved seams of a tennis ball will recognize the inspiration for the Pillow Talk series. Two identically shaped pieces are zipped together to form the tidy, square unit. The faux-suede pillows are 14 inches on a side and 4 inches thick and are available in monochromatic or bi-color combinations of orange, red, brown, blue, or citron. 1390 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94109; 415-674-8284. circle 689

Samuel & Sons

A simple embodiment of old-world refinement, the 11/2-inch-wide graphic silk-and-linen Latour border is made in Italy and comes in 10 color combinations including Sea Foam and Coin Gold, camel and dark brown, light blue and gray, Foam Green and cream, teal and chocolate, light plum and cream, gray and olive, dark brown and olive, orange and mustard, and red and camel. 983 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-704-8000; samuelandsons.com. circle 688

Kosta Boda

Celebrated Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien's Dreams series features nine ethereal glass sculptures made in large sand molds. Like every piece in the series, the 57/8-by-43/8-inch Distant Friend is a dreamlike vision that evokes a subtle beauty and mystery. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 602, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-5455; kostaboda.com. circle 687

Intoto

Think of it as a sleek piggy bank for grownups. The Cache is crafted from molded ABS, and, since it separates easily into two parts, you won't need a hammer to get at your stash. At 6 inches in diameter and 2 inches high, it's the perfect size for an entry table or desk.

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Furthur Design

Glass has never looked so sensual. Designer William Couig's handblown Two-Tone Grooves combine organic shapes with matching hues of opaque and transparent glass in a choice of blue, green, red, and two earth tones akin to beige and gray. Choose from inverted-cylinder, bottle, teardrop, bowl, pod, and cylinder shapes that range in height from 6 to 14 inches. 375 South End Avenue, No. 8P, New York, NY 10280; 212-766-0208; furthurdesign.com. circle 692

Gaia & Gino

A true Turkish delight, rendered in glazed porcelain: Istanbul, the great seat of the Ottoman Empire long known as the City of the Seven Hills, was the inspiration for the undulating curves of the stunning, sculptural 7 Hills fruit bowl, created by prolific design genius Karim Rashid. Through Ameico; 888-350-8765; gaiaandgino.com. circle 696

Designer's Eye

The Swedish Lane pillows offer color combinations of the freshest stripe. The pillows are crafted from felted virgin New Zealand wool and are available in 20- and 26-inch squares. The plush pillows come in a choice of wine with red stripes, red with wine stripes, green with royal blue stripes, royal blue with green stripes, or multicolored stripes. Through Great Nordic Design, 8 Irving Road, Wallingford, PA 19086; 610-872-8164; greatnordicdesign.com. circle 695

Alessi

The playful and modern Vertigo basket by Italian designer Antonio Cagianelli is an elegantly curved matrix of fretworked steel washers. Available in stainless or epoxy-coated black steel, the basket is 2 inches high and 14 inches in diameter. 155 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; 877-253-7749; alessi.com. circle 693

Peter Pepper Products

This sleek, modern panel, part of the Envision collection, is the soul of understatement. It can be used for exhibition and display, or as a free-standing partition. An aluminum frame surrounds each 72-by-36-inch panel, which is available in a choice of 38 fabrics or laminates. 17929 South Susana Road, Compton, CA 90221; 800-496-0204; peterpepper.com. circle 694

Humanscale

Comfort begins with the feet. The sleek and modern FM500 footrest is designed to ease pressure on the lower back and, with its unique rocking motion, promote circulation in the legs of patients required to remain immobile for long periods. Made of molded plywood and die-cast aluminum, the FM500 is 163/4 inches wide, 12 inches long, and 4 inches deep. 11 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 800-400-0625; humanscale.com. circle 697

Topdeq

Are your four walls crying out for a few curves? Accent any rectilinear room with the boldly contemporary Slalom Divider. The 711/2-by-43-inch panels are available in translucent opaline, maple, or steel micro-hole and are supported by aluminum posts. 3 Security Drive, Suite 303, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 866-876-3300; topdeq.com. circle 698

Welt Textil

Few accessories are as aptly named as the lighthearted Flounce pillow, a pleasant trifle of ruffles and hand-felted Scandinavian wool. The pillows, available in 16- or 20-inch-square versions, are handmade in Mississippi. 103 Lake Pointe Drive, Madison, MS 39110; 601-605-1933; welttextil.com. circle 702

TableArt

Martha Sturdy's resin trays are available in rectangular and square versions, each in three sizes. The trays are offered in more than 20 colors—and they're perfectly sized to indulge your nesting instinct. 7977 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323-653-8278; tartontheweb.com. circle 699

Lyle and Umbach

Add a contemporary sculptural accent to any fireplace with this series of six andirons from this Maine manufacturer. Each is available in a choice of bronze or white bronze in a polished or brushed finish. Andiron #1 is 5 inches wide and 17 inches high. P.O. Box 269, Islesboro, ME 04848; 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com. circle 700