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With its graceful arcs and loop handles, this lavatory ensemble from Phylrich belongs to the 65-piece Amphora collection—named after the Latin word for vessel, specifically the two-handled pots that stored wine and olive oil in ancient Rome. The look is anything but dated, though. And that goes for the coordinating cabinet pulls, toilet-paper holders, and shelf, too. All come in satin chrome and 23 other finishes. 2937 North Ontario Street, Burbank, CA 91504; 800-749-5742; phylrich.com. circle 333

Sure to receive a dizzying amount of attention are two bath collections from the newcomer BMood. Designed by architect Francesco Lucchese, Outline and Degree feature curves and details that will have your head spinning. Outline pairs a surface-mounted washbasin and a cabinetry system. For the basin, Lucchese juxtaposes glass with Corian in a considerable number of color choices: yellow, green, lilac, orange, brown, and white. Base options are a 17-inch cube and a 55-inch-tall column in white with green or peach painted accents or ebony veneer. Meanwhile, the Degree collection's 155° sink is suitable for mounting on the wall or setting on a surface. The vessel is available in any color of Corian as well as white Cristaplant. An optional matching cover, which conveniently adds counter space, swivels to reveal an unexpected floral motif laser-cut into the bowl, then filled in with a contrasting color. 57 Via G. Fattori, 42044 Gualtieri (Reggio Emilia), Italy; 39-0522-221001; bmood.it. circle 334

UsTogether is truly in the groove with the Line tub and sink, surfaced in Hi-Macs acrylic hand-cut into bands that increase in width as they move downward. The wall-mounted sink features four flow options: a sprinkle for rinsing, a blade of water for heavier washing, a hot jet for shaving, and even a cold jet for toothbrushing. The tub provides just one flow option but many color choices, thanks to LEDs that loop between blue, orange, green, and pink to light up the bathwater. Both fixtures eschew conventional taps in favor of an electronic control system, keeping the aesthetic, well, clean. A shower will complete the collection later this year. 18 Ballynahomemore Road, Armagh BT60 1ED, U.K.; 44-7801-863838; ustogether.eu . circle 335

If the Ethos Design L pedestal sink leaves you California dreamin', that's because it was inspired by SoCal in the '60's. The 34-inch-tall porcelain fixture accepts a center-set faucet, with a spread of 4 or 8 inches, or a single-lever version. 1155 Southern Road, Morrow, GA 30260; 770-282-8686; totousa.com. circle 336

The 23-piece Jasper Morrison collection includes a wall-hung oak cabinet, a vitreous china basin, and a chrome single-lever mixer that's eminently unfussy. Morrison also designed an acrylic tub with a chrome single-lever rim-mounted filler. Bathroom Works, National Avenue, Kingston Upon Hull HU5 4HS, U.K.; 44-1482-346461; ideal-standard.co.uk. circle 337

With all the screen-printed doves out there, it's nice to see a different bird ruffling some feathers. Peacock glass mosaic tiles, hand-cut from 6-inch-long glass stalks, come in custom sizes. P.O. Box 1000, Exmore, VA 23350; 757-442-3379; newravenna.com. circle338

Madera freestanding bathtubs kick it up a notch from white porcelain—in cedar, larch, beech, mahogany, cherry, walnut, wengé, or teak. Available in oval, round, and rectangular versions with an optional base. 1051 Lea Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426; 610-831-0214; wsbathcollections.com. circle 340

This company was launched a year ago, aided by a $1.285 million California Department of Conservation grant for developing a market for the state's curbside recycling program. An artisan's glass breakage and overruns yield the colorful bouquet of glass in Millefiori solid surfacing. It washes with soapy water and needs to be resealed every year. 1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 1400, Richmond, CA 94804; 510-234-5550; vetrazzo.com. circle 339

To paraphrase the Rolling Stones: Just one drink, and you'll fall for the Loving Cup. The porcelain cups are 24-karat gold inside. For the exterior, choose a "portrait" of Tenderness and Desire—unless you prefer Attraction, Devotion, Empathy, Faith, Honesty, Passion, solid white, or black. 7 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-453-4680; sieger.org. circle 341

To create her Sculptural Vessel vases, bowls, and decorative objects, Leora Brecher first builds the forms from coils of low-fire white clay, then carves them out. Finally, instead of glazing, she hand-polishes them with a small stone to achieve a glossy finish. 323 Rices Mill Road, Wyncote, PA 19095; 215-887-9234; leorabrecher.com. circle 342

The BenchToilet's panel glides to conceal the toilet, so it can be used as a powder-room seat. Besides ebony, veneer options for the panel are wengé, zebrawood, and teak. Select either one or two stainless-steel drawers. 935 Rue Lachance, Quebec City, Quebec G1P 2H3, Canada; 800-461-3377; julien.ca. circle 343

Quench your thirst for color with Roto. Designed by Benedini Associati to evoke the shape of a drinking glass, the polyethylene washstand supports either single-hole or wall-mounted taps. Available with a green or orange satin finish or a green, orange, gray, or white glass-coated surface. 69 Via Po Barna, 46031 Bagnolo San Vito (Mantua), Italy; 39-0376-250311; agapedesign.it. circle 344

It may be named after a children's toy, but Kaleidoscope is undeniably sophisticated. Annette Taylor-Anderson's black-and-white ceramic tiles come in 4, 6, and 8-inch squares. Knowledge Dock Business Center, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD, U.K.; 44-20-8223-7263; atadesigns.com. circle 345

Judges didn't have any hang-ups about choosing Leo Salzedo's chrome-finished Archibald as one of two winners of the Radical Radiators of the Future contest, cosponsored by this manufacturer and designboom.com. What could be handier than heating a room while drying garments to minimize ironing? 23 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HX, U.K.; 44-1225-478500; bisque.co.uk. circle 346

A slip-casting process gives Peak and Valley ceramic tiles their smooth forms. Witness Peak in South, Valley in amber, Peak in Raku, Valley in Sky and Sea, and Peak in Nice Day and lead. All are handmade by this studio, which produces lighting as well as tile. Nemo Tile Company, 48 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-636-6845; nemotile.com. circle 347

Echo cement tiles are handmade in Granada, Nicaragua, according to a 150-year-old French technique. The results are a gleaming finish and extreme durability. Dimensions vary from 4, 6, 8, and 10 inches square to a rectangle of 4 by 8 inches. 1109 West Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 213-482-8070; granadatiles.com. circle 348

Streamlining the look—but not skimping on size—Ludovica and Roberto Palomba relied on lightweight aluminum for their airy Avec showers. The Moi, at 4 ½ feet wide by 3 deep by 7 ½ high, is built for one person. For bathing à deux, the Toi adds 1½ feet in width. 17 Via de la Comina, 33170 Pordenone, Italy; 39-0434-363405; kositalia.com. circle 349

It's not hard to spot the Cosmic Burst sink, part of the Celestial series. The colors come from a layer of precious minerals and metals, sandwiched between glass and subjected to a heating and cooling process. Offered in two sizes, 15 and 18 inches across. 3143 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016; 310-836-8631; alchemy-glass.com. circle 350

When the wall-mounted B3 kitchen system came out in 2005, it was already a recipe for success. Now the company is introducing two additional finish choices. A durable linoleum, Warm Graphite, is suitable for both back panels and cabinetry. For door fronts only, precision laminate combines three sheets of plywood and two of aluminum for a result that looks like solid wood but remains stable through variations in humidity. 101 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068; 800-808-2923; bulthaup.com. circle 351