Furniture

Two's company, one's a wow with Bronzeforms 4, a pair of sculptural, free-form cocktail tables that look as good together as they do on their own. Glistening with mirror-finished stainless steel, each table comes on castors and can be made in custom sizes. 212-645-5286; silasseandel.com. circle 535

Count on architect Steven Holl for a new take on furniture. His Not Riddled cabinet features a faceted front of walnut doors that have been scored; snap them closed with the help of magnets. The Riddled Front cabinet and Riddled table are available with abstract, laser-cut wood patterns. 39-0434-640-733; horm.it. circle 536

O Canada! Montreal-based Samare looks to its native land for inspiration. Its debut collection, Awadare, features babiche—a rawhide long used by native people for snowshoe lacing—woven onto metal frames. The result? The red Mountie stool; the dog sleigh-inspired Mush! lounge chair; and the sturdy Territory, Métis, and Chaise Capitaine chairs. 514-991-6341; samare.ca. circle 537

Inspired by the art of Morocco, the Almidi Star tea table gives geometric patterning a clean, three-dimensional form. Handmade of wrought iron, with a glass top, it can be painted to match any Pantone or Benjamin Moore color. 52-415-152-0403; casamidy.com. circle 538

Break the flatness of any wall with the Ledge shelving unit, designed by Kazuhiro Yamanaka. Made of white- or silver-lacquered MDF, it comes in 44-inch-wide sections. The unit's oblique angle can be reoriented by turning the piece upside down. Property; 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com. circle 542

Three times the charm rings true for the Manhattan nesting tables. Crafted of responsibly-harvested, solid claro walnut, this trio of tables comes in standard and custom sizes, stains, and finishes. 212-645-7800; hudsonfurnitureinc.com. circle 539

The sculptural Spline side table is hand-crafted of solid wood—and named for the sturdy spline joinery of its tripod legs. With a natural-edge top, it comes in sustainably-harvested black walnut, teak, white oak, or ash, and will be accompanied by a lounge chair. 773-394-5761; dreeben.com. circle 541

Structural poetry can be found in the Dreamcatcher hall table. Also available as a side or display table, it has a base constructed of a single piece of ash that's been sliced from both sides, steamed, and pulled like an accordion. It comes in several sustainably-harvested woods; a mahogany top is just one of the options. 360-379-0414; sethrolland.com. circle 540

For an elegant structural solution, Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck looked no further than nature. Their Motive conference and training tables are supported on bases inspired by tree roots (larger tables have pedestals) and branches (smaller tables have a single outboard leg). All seamlessly accommodate countless configurations as well as wire management, and power and data access. A range of finishes is available. 828-328-2064; hbf.com. circle 543

Blu Dot has done it again with Wonder Wall, a multipurpose, wall-mounted storage system comprising cabinets with drawers, pull-down doors, wire management holes, and shelves. Arrange the cabinets in any configuration and choose ivory frames with either natural walnut or ivory-painted wood. 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 544

Throw the workplace a curve with the Rendezvous Concept desk system. Designed for open and closed offices, it features a desktop with a diagonal sweep that maximizes space while accommodating collaboration. Personalize your system with 20 leg options, a host of cabinetry choices, and finishes that range from suede, leather, and glass to wood, laminate, and powder-coated colors. 203-222-1216; davidaustincollection.com. circle 547

It'll be hard to work when all you want to do is run your fingers across the smooth, milk-white surface of the Glacier desk. Resting on a sleek frame of satin stainless steel is its ½-inch-thick Corian top, which provides three storage niches and is customizable in an array of Corian colors. 212-925-0847; ftfdesignstudio.com. circle 545

Explore the panoramic possibilities of the Horizon system. Its MDF storage modules can form the building blocks for any office or residential landscape—reflected on the units' mirrored sides. With or without metal base frames, the modules come in a wide range of lacquer and wood veneer finishes. 773-227-4988; janehamleywells.com. circle 546

These Club occasional and bedside tables run circles around the others. Made of MDF, the round units come in two heights and sizes and feature a rectangular opening into their varnished metal interiors. Choose from exterior lacquers in glossy red, black, or white. 39-036-234-1154; zanaitalia.it. circle 548

Forget about rectangular profiles, bombé fronts, and identical drawers. Tasso subtly brushes off the chest-of-drawers formula with six variable-height drawers and two doors that pull out of a gull-wing front. Available in a range of high-gloss lacquer and wood finishes, with chrome handles and legs. 90-224-267-06-49; mobi.com.tr. circle 552

The Lur Compact Container will draw you in with its high-polished aura. Offered in three sizes, with a choice of high-gloss lacquers or wood veneers, this sleek display cabinet features a near-seamless design with sliding or side-hung hinged doors. 34-94-381452; nuevalinea.es. circle 549

Modern tots deserve modern toys. Designer Eric Pfeiffer's URoll kiddie car is made from molded, birch-veneer plywood that bends into a cantilevered seat. Choose from either a Paul Frank graphic or solid Chili red for a splash of color on the underside. 888-833-2884; modlivin.com. circle 551

The Positive Space coffee table strikes a strong pose. Made of blackened or stainless steel, brass, or aluminum, it sports an open frame that offers a bold visual outline. A companion version fills that outline with light-weight, pigmented concrete. Choose your top in glass, or in dining and organically-curved variations. 917-627-8554; workanddesign.com. circle 550

The Cubovo trolley, by Italian design legend Bruno Munari, is back—and better than ever. Based on the original 1995 design, it has flip-down doors which make access from above a cinch. It is constructed of lacquered wood in green or white, with a top and shelving of glass. 39-031-780237; porro.com. circle 553

Dress up any room with the Bowtie table. Its solid-wood base, with crossed bowtie frames and integral-leveling feet, supports a round or square veneer top. Choose from five woods and 22 finishes, such as ebonized ash. 503-288-2228; alturafurniture.com. circle 554

Leave it to Wendell Castle to come up with a pared-down design that still pops out. Offered in four standard variations, the Cipher cabinet is mounted on a wood-frame base and comes in a choice of numerous veneers, with standard media slots and eye-catching door pulls. 866-999-4266; wendellcastlecollection.com. circle 555

For unfettered simplicity, look to the Della coffee table. Its clean planes intersect to provide hidden storage as well as open display areas beneath its floating Starfire glass top. Mounted on a solid oak base, it comes in oak, maple, and macassar veneers, and can be customized as anything from a console to a dining or bedside table. 312-492-9400; niedermaier.com. circle 556

Whether employed as a bench or low table—indoors or out—3SR whispers a Zen sensibility. Elegantly constructed of three black slabs of eco-friendly Richlite, a natural fiber composite, it has a cantilevered top surface that features a shallow recess for pebbles, moss, or grass. It is 15 inches high, 24 inches wide, and 84 inches long. 718-302-3081; materialprocess.com. circle 557

Putting the style in De Stijl, this Mondrian table evokes the rigorous rectilinear compositions of the early Dutch modernists, with its abstract, lattice-like steel base. Supporting a glass top, it's available in gunmetal, bronzed, blackened, and rust finishes. 410-426-0062; harrisrubin.com. circle 562

Pure geometry shines through with the Hex table. Made of brushed stainless steel, these hexagonal tables offer endless, modular configurations; each can be magnetically linked to the others. 212-673-1695; incorporatedny.com. circle 558

Admire the tensile virtuosity of Revo, a new system of executive office furnishings designed by Giovanni Giacobone and Massimo Roj. Engineered metal legs support a range of worktops; choose from accompanying storage containers and an array of material and finish combinations. 39-0376-97924; manerbaspa.com. circle 561

Combining machine-like sleekness with hand-tooled texture, the Paris side table features a cast-bronze frame with chiseled detailing, all supporting a clear glass top. Also available as a bench, the furniture comes in silver patina, and polished- and antiqued-bronze finishes. 310-623-1623; magni.com. circle 559

Say hello to the Ciao side table. With its 17½-inch-diameter top and sculptural, cinched form, the table offers a simple yet unmistakable accent, gleaming in polished or brushed stainless steel or patinated hand-cast bronze. 415-626-2180; garyhuttondesign.com. circle 560

For a classic look graced with modern technology, try the Fortis collection of conference room furniture. Spanning crendenzas and tables, mobile carts, visual boards, and lecterns, this collection offers clean lines in a rich palette of materials, including an array of woods and metal trims, or stone (marble, granite, and limestone). 800-401-7877; cumberlandfurniture.com. circle 568

There'll be no desire to "dine and dash" with the Dovetail dining table. Its Brancusi-inspired pedestals of trapezoidal concrete, offered in a warm buff tint, give the white oak table its sense of weight. Coordinating benches and stools are also available. 845-340-9088. circle 567

The Arc bench by emerging Dutch designer Bertjan Pot not only looks like the hull of a ship—it's built like one, with a natural or stained oak shell bent over wooden ribs. Leather straps add a bespoke touch. 313-543-546-570; arco.nl. circle 563

Take your drink with you; you'll have a smooth landing on the Tarmac cocktail table. Coolly evoking an airport runway, the table has a Y- or T-shaped MDF top that practically glides off its smoked oak veneer base, which also comes in chocolate or gray lacquer. 800-717-2747; rochebobois.com. circle 566

Utility is Scott Klinker's witty take on the worktable. Constructed of birch plywood, its flat trusses are rendered graphic and iconic, thanks in part to their laminate surfaces, offered in a range of colors and textures. Also choose the paint for the worktable's top. 248-200-0724; contextfurniture.com. circle 564

Line up for the Queue cabinet. Its solid mahogany construction is striated with inlaid brass banding for a sleek look and finely-crafted feel. Matching brass pulls, escutcheons, and capped feet add to the spiff and polish. 972-387-4578; manheimruseau.com. circle 565

Inspired by water lilies, the podlike contours of the Nenufar table make a playful statement, whether the setting is indoors or out. Made of vacuum-formed ABS plastic with PMMA to prevent weathering, it comes in various shades of green, or white. 34-91-540-0336; rs-barcelona.com. circle 569

Make a bold statement with the Block executive office system. Its desks, cabinets, and meeting tables all offer integrated data and electrical ports and clean, rectilinear lines in MDF and sandwich board. Choose from maple, walnut, and wengé veneer finishes. 34-942-520-112; novoforma.com. circle 570

The dining room gets a new twist with the Diagonus table. Constructed of solid Monterey cypress, with reinforcing hot-rolled steel, this made-to-order piece performs a spirited balancing act between its angled base and natural-edge top. 510-928-2904; mrcwdesignbuild.com. circle 574

Perfect for any small or home office, Desk #3 offers modern styling and handy storage. Its curved-edge top and hanging drawers are offered in six veneers, while its tubular steel legs come with a powder-coated aluminum finish. 866-451-5541; getknu.com. circle 571

The Blok side table is like a box within a box. Set within a solid, ebonized oak frame, it has a contrasting oblong of solid Indian rosewood that hides a drawer beneath its top. 305-633-7446; tomasfrenes.com. circle 573

The Cubus sideboard has a clean look—and a cleaner provenance. Constructed of sustainably harvested solid wood (ranging from walnut, cherry, and oak to beech and alder), the sideboard is treated only with natural, non-toxic oils and waxes. There's also an optional stainless-steel base and sliding doors of solid wood or colored glass. Batinau Design Group; 888-521-9663; batinau.com. circle 572

Cute as a button, the Mushroom stool will appeal to children and adults alike. Make its rounded cap top (from 16 to 20 inches in diameter) any hardwood you'd like. Then choose between the playful, four-legged Shiitake or three-legged Porcini base. The stool joins to the seat with magnets. 404-914-6503; naturalismfurniture.com. circle 579

The tapering bow of Enrico Konig's Arc coffee table will sweep you away. Set with a glass top and ebonized poplar base, it arches in quarter-matched, curly French walnut veneer. It is also available in Zebrano and curly macassar ebony. 877-223-4600; artfulhome.com. circle 575

You'll be stunned—and stung—by the beauty of the Scorpion occasional table. A rolled-edge steel top is perched on legs of steel tubing that have been hot-forged to sculptural (and entomological) effect. With a dark brown patina, each table is hand-worked and thus unique. 888-524-5997; thebrightgroup.com. circle 576

With its interlocking planes and compositional rigor, the Stasis credenza reflects the inspiration it draws from early Russian and Dutch modernism. Accompanied by a desk and bar, it offers impeccable craftsmanship—think piano hinges and suspension rod-supported shelves. Choose from ash, walnut, and zebrawood veneers. 415-864-0212; studioworkshops.com. circle 577

Any way you slice it, you'll love the circular Catalina side table. The half-moon cutouts of its crossed, steel-plate base are trimmed with antiqued brass, while its 22-inch-diameter top is of sand-cast brass with radial grooves. Select from an array of brass finishes. 707-669-0556; tuellreynolds.com. circle 578

Sleep tight with the Tube bed by Mauro Lipparini. Its streamlined platform and headboard are tautly wrapped in saddle leather, available in 27 color options. And it hovers off the ground on slender, recessed legs. Shiny chrome inserts terminate both the bed and its matching end tables. 212-753-6389; i4mariani.com. circle 584

The Dama bookshelf is so slim it nearly dissolves into thin air. Yet with two chromed, square supports in back, and two in front, it adds depth to any wall. Its four shelves are of aluminum laminate with a silver anodized finish. 206-499-8280; zeusnoto.com. circle 580

Looking for your wallet and keys? You should have stored them in the Pivot cabinet, an ingenious, two-legged design by Shay Alkalay. Its two drawers are hinged, so both can open in one fell swoop. The cabinet is available in lacquer, solid oak, and solid American walnut. M2L; 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 583

Get wrapped up in the Morpheo casegoods system; its ergonomic worktables surround the user to augment productivity. Freestanding or configured any way you choose, it's joined by numerous storage units, all available in 22 single- or dual-tone laminates, with laminate or aluminum doors that feature translucent inserts. 888-522-2773; groupelacasse.com. circle 582

Werner Aisslinger's Cube modular cabinet system offers singular, orthogonal forms, and unlimited functions. Designed for home or office—and spanning lowboards, sideboards, media centers, and wall units—the system includes a desk available in lacquer and wood veneer finishes. All boast Aisslinger's renowned precision detailing. 305-531-0704; interluebke.com. circle 581

Get into the swirl, with the animated curves of the Arabesque table. With its spiraling legs and organically-shaped tops, it embodies what designer Jackson exuberantly calls the "perfect pas de deux." Select from glossy azure, charcoal, chalk, and ruby finishes, as well as polished and satin walnut and cherry. 212-838-9444; dakotajackson.com. circle 590

Whether as a bar or small armoire, the Damar cabinet, from this Bali-based manufacturer, provides the unexpected. First, there are the textures. Matte, unfilled-volcanic terrazzo and glossy, pen-shell finishes cover all four sides. Then there are the two concealed doors that open up to reveal the adjustable shelving inside. Nusa Furniture; 323-937-7055; nusafurniture.com. circle 585

The ultimate desk for the laptop generation, Christoph Böninger's Zelos secretary rests like a simple box on its chromium-plated or black powder-coated steel base. But fold open the top, and a leather writing surface appears, with side compartments and a drawer. It comes in high-gloss black lacquer or oak finishes. M2L; 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 586

You'll do a double take with the edgy Recto Verso table. First, you'll see the graffiti-like graphics (in red, white, or black) on its plastic and glass-laminate top. But turn on the gradating red and white LEDs beneath; the source of the pattern will appear as a ghostly under-image. 617-983-3822; 30Edesign.com. circle 589

A rich blend of materials, the circular or free-form Theo table has an epoxy resin top in brilliant or matte, black or white—all speckled with inserts of pau ferro Brazilian hardwood that have been randomly placed by hand. Its cylindrical legs of dark blown glass heighten the luxury. 201-836-9100; giorgettiusa.com. circle 587

Created by artisans in Haiti, the cylindrical Flower stool and accent table bring a contemporary flair to a traditional craft: papiermâché. Made primarily from recycled cement bags applied to a metal frame, the furniture's circular, bas relief pattern pops out, in Stray Dog Pink, Pumpkin Blush, African Violet, Douglas Fir, Antiguan Sky, white, and seven other colorways. 866-478-7297; straydogdesigns.com. circle 588

Wood has never looked so dreamy as with designer Jacques Garcia's Cristobal chest. Its pillowy, tufted pattern is carved from a solid and maple veneer body, while its lustrous finish is achieved by hand-rubbing silver leaf layered over gold leaf. The chest's black lacquer interior houses two adjustable shelves. 800-592-2537; bakerfurniture.com. circle 596

The Moment series of consoles, benches, and coffee and end tables offers ample opportunity for reflection. Curved-radius legs—in cherry, oak, and walnut finishes—support back-painted glass shelves and tops in white or black. 616-784-6016; nucraft.com. circle 591

The reason that the Ratio outdoor table is so easy on the eye is simple: It's based on the Golden Section, the classical system of determining proportions. Rendered in satin stainless steel legs, and a hand-polished white or black concrete top, it's a winner by any standard. 201-217-1183; mannpeter.com. circle 595

Modern design meets time-honored ceremony with the Albers tray table. Inspired by a Meiji-period Japanese box, the table has a lacquered tray (in a choice of 11 colors) that lifts up from its snug footing on a pyramidal base. The base is covered in dark brown, cream, or natural raffia-colored linen. 312-733-0158; troscandesign.com. circle 594

As refreshing as sleep after a long day, the Nero bed emphasizes clean architectural lines and textures. Its headboard and frame come in chocolate rift oak veneer, white lacquer, or tactile smoky veneer. Choose from freestanding or integral side tables, and headboard insets in a range of vinyls, or, patent, distressed, and other leathers. 310-360-7140; ideaspacedesign.com. circle 592

The Shagreen table is comfortable in its elegant skin. From its prim, tapered legs to its quartered duo-lobe top, it's wrapped in shagreen from head to foot. Choose from ivory, red, silver, cardamom, and sand finishes. 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com. circle 593