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By Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2007

Fusion Z

Inspired by the depths of the Pacific Ocean, California-based Fusion Z created these Seaweed glass sculptures. The 24-inch long glass spirals are hand-blown and sculpted in the Czech Republic. The multihued pieces are produced in light green, amber, red, and iris. 95 West Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448; 800-799-4669; fusionz.com. circle 800

Area

The Simone line of bedding is made from machine washable linen that promises to get softer with each use. The duvet covers, cases, and sheets feature French seams and are available in jade, Midnight, white, crème, and Powder. 180 Varick Street #936, New York, NY 10014; 212-924-7084; areahome.com. circle 806

Ritzenhoff

The Pure Carafe is Wolf Karnagel's solid interpretation of water. The understated design is crafted in white bone china and available in three sizes that hold ½, 2/3, or 1 liter. Kress International, PO Box 5786, Naperville, IL 60567; 888-573-7744; ritzenhoffusa.com. circle 805

Furthur Design

William Couig's hand-blown glass objects explore the effects of depths of color paired with sensuous shapes. His Opaline Groove series plays with opalescent glass and his signature organic forms. Vases and bowls range from 7 to 14 inches. 355 South End Avenue #6D, New York, NY 10280; 212-766-0208; furthurdesign.com. circle 804

Woodnotes Oy

Mia Cullin's innovative Flake interior element is a 9-inch diameter star made of polyethyline. Sold in a package of 160, the stars are easily joined together to form a limitless array of two and three-dimensional objects including partitions, curtains, and placemats. Orange Living, PO Box 1253, Carrboro, NC 27510; 919-942-1608; woodnotes.fi. circle 801

Christine Ruff Ceramic

German-based ceramic sculptor Christine Ruff produces pastel-hued stoneware with bold silhouettes. They can be used as bowls or vases, and come in seven sizes and shapes ranging from 4 inches to 19 inches high. Hofaue 53-55, 42103 Wuppertal, Germany; 49-17-7651-8101; ruffceramic.de. circle 802

Timea Sido

British designer Timea Sido was so inspired by a spider's ever-tangling web in her garden, she created an ethereal collection of earthenware lanterns, boxes, bowls, and vases. Handcrafted Tangled is a circular tactile web surrounded by smooth dove grey surface. Each bowl is 10 inches in diameter and 5 inches high. Studio E2E, Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London, WC1N 2NP UK; 44-77-9323-3207; timeasido.co.uk. circle 803

Gervasoni

Like the prickly pear, the Cera may look forbidding, but these vases are anything but. They measure either 13 2/5 by 9 4/5 inches, 12 by 17 7/10 inches, 8 2/3 by 8 inches, or 10 2/5 by 13 1/5 inches, and all are ceramic. Imoderni, 210 71st Street, #307, Miami Beach, FL 33141; 877-455-6350; imoderni.com. circle 811

Peter Loh Studio Furniture

Traveling through the English countryside, Peter Loh was struck by tall fields of grass swaying in the breeze. His Leaves of Grass coat rack captures that moment. Staves of wood are steam bent and fit by hand; each stave has a notch near the top for holding hanging loops. The 73-inch high, 26-inch wide coat rack can be custom ordered in a wide variety of wood types, including birch. 10439 Southeast 14th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004; 206-696-1130; peterloh.com. circle 807

Janus et Cie

The Sticks series of eye-catching fiberglass sculptures can be grouped together to create modern room dividers or stand alone as sculptural objects. Available in indoor and outdoor versions, the 71 by 24 inch dividers can be ordered in natural, white, and black. 8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 800-245-2687; janusetcie.com. circle 810

Corbin Bronze

Tom Corbin boldly left his career in advertising 21 years ago to pursue his dream of being a sculptor. Thanks to his expressive figures such as the Amelie bronze, he has gained a prominent following. She measures 85 inches high and comes in an edition of 25. 201 Wyandotte Street, Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64105; 816-842-0496; corbinbronze.com. circle 808

Chilewich

Sandy Chilewich's Embroidery collection explores the modern possibilities of the traditional technique. Rendered in polyester thread, the natural hued placemats come in a choice of graphic Vine or soft Wave motifs. Known for durability, each woven vinyl mat is also stain resistant and hand washable. 44 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016; 212-679-9204; chilewich.com. circle 809

Bev Hisey

Ants are finally invited to the picnic! The little creatures inspired Canadian Bev Hisey's Ant Collection of pillows and picnic blankets. Embroidered red, black, and white, the insects enliven a choice of black, white, or red wool blend cushions. The pillows are in a 14-inch diameter, 16-inch square, or 11 by 18-inch rectangular versions. 1066 Dundas Street West, Toronto; Ontario, Canada M6J 1W8; 416-703-3418; bevhisey.com. circle 812

Desu Design

Wanting to create a coat rack that had the look of contemporary sculpture, David Scott envisioned the Symbol. This sleek wall-mounted rack has hooks that lay flat when not in use and easily pull out one at a time, as needed. The racks are available in white or monochrome aluminum with a choice of multicolored or aluminum hooks. 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211; 646-729-9089; desudesign.com. circle 817

Arte & Cuoio

Wear your tennis whites to the table with Pia Wallén's Tennis Bowls. Made of fine calf leather, they come in four sizes and are available in colorways including white, orange, and black. Now that's somthing to love. Via della Resistenza, 61030 Calcinelli di Saltora, Pesaro e Urbino, Italy; 39-0721-878511; artecuoio.com. circle 816

Humanscale

The CPU 600 central processing unit holder accommodates any CPU 12 to 20 inches tall and 3 to 10 inches wide. It is made of 90% recycled content, the CPU 600 is also recyclable and is in a black/brushed aluminum finish. 11 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-400-0625; humanscale.com. circle 813

DDC Domus Design Collective

The solid wood frame of the Stone Mirror takes its smooth organic shape from river stones. Paired with a rounded triangular mirror, the soft geometric design is offered in two sizes: 49 by 46 inches, or 46 by 73 inches. 181 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 814

Esque Design

Need some sweetness? The iconic honey bear jar provided the mold for these vibrantly hued vases. Crafted from hand-blown glass, the long necked Honey Bear vases are available in strawberry, orange, lemon, lime, or aqua. 6717 North Borthwick Avenue, Portland, OR 97217; 503-289-6392; esque-studio.com. circle 815

Wexler Gallery

Love may not last, but beauty in the form of decorative objects just might. Although artists Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg are divorced, they still continue their 25-year artistic collaboration. Their intergalactic Ball Wall screen pairs lacquered wood together with free-blown glass orbs, and it's one of a kind. 201 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; 215-923-7030; wexlergallery.com. circle 822

Ruth Spaak Glass Interventions

Jasper Johns's Target paintings and African tribal headdresses influenced the Softened Circle by artist Ruth Spaak. Crafted from kiln-formed glass pieces along with textured and dyed plastics and metals, each circle is made to order in any size and color. The wall-mounted sculptures are weatherproof for display indoors and out. Walnut Tree House, 20 Sandfield Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK, CV37 9AG; 44-17-8941-5266; ruthspaakglass.co.uk. circle 821

Naturemaker

The 25-foot high Column Clad Banyan Tree is just one of dozens of hand sculpted replica trees produced by this California-based manufacturer. The lifelike replicas feature a steel base, silk leaves, and a hand-carved and painted composite material that looks and feels like real bark.6225 El Camino Real, Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760-438-4244; naturemaker.com. circle 818

Great Nordic Design

Lena Bergström's vibrant Flower pillow is inspired by Sweden's May Flower tradition, when pin button flowers are sold each spring to benefit children's charities. Handcrafted of felted New Zealand virgin wool, the pillows are available in 5 color combinations, including an Anthracite, Off White, and Red combination. 8 Irving Road, Wallingford, PA 19086; 610-872-8164; greatnordicdesign.com. circle 819

Gaia & Gino

Karim Rashid's Creemy Tea & Coffee set re-imagines the traditional tea service with a futuristic silhouette. The show-stopping set contrasts straight tubular handles with soft curves. Each of the 6 pieces is crafted from white bone china. Decorum, 44 Abdi Ipekçi Caddesi, Suite 4, Nisantasi, 34368 Istanbul, Turkey; 90-212-234-4472; gaiaandgino.com. circle 820

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