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Finnish design institution Marimekko is breaking out spring flowers large and small with two vintage designs from Maija Isola. Ruhtinatar, the large rose, is offered in four colorways, including orange, green, and white. Karmiini, the small circular floral, comes in two colors, including green. Valmuska, the giant graphic floral and last fall's big hit, debuts in orange. All are cotton and measure 54 inches wide. 888-343-7285; txtlart.com. circle 388

Fashioning the office equivalent of a status bag, Marc Desplaines opts for walnut instead of leather but keeps the heavy-metal embellishments in his Info desk. The item is available in 25 wood stains, plus six finishes for the steel pedestal and pulls. Ask about custom stains and configurations, and sizes beyond the 91-by-30-by-30-inch standard. 800-457-0756; antoineproulx.com. circle 465

More than a century after Nora first slammed the door, the spirit of Henrik Ibsen's rebellious heroine has come home to roost. . .in Slovenia. That's where Nika Zupanc developed the progressive perspective on feminine imagery that she brought to the grounds of Superstudio Più with "I Will Buy Flowers Myself," a showcase of designs partly inspired by the ladies of literature. Scarlett O'Hara mysteriously dropped a letter to become Scarlet, a fiberglass side table with a hint of a petticoat ruffle around the reversible, removable top. Gorenje's Mrs. Dalloway, the only production piece, is a hot plate with an aluminum cover that closes like a chic compact.

Zupanc's shapely seating has black lacquered shells cradling cushions. The love seat, Tapisserie, measures 55 inches wide and 56 high; the sofa, Phonique, is 79 inches wide and 26 high. Too young to sit up? Boris and Vladimir are a pair of acrylic rocking cradles with brass legs. Older children would appreciate the wind-up Konstantin Beta toy car, while grown-ups could play French Maid with the Unfaithful feather duster.

To protect her creations from the elements, Zupanc built a house from Trimo's galvanized-steel Qbiss modules and painted them with polka dots. The 1,000-square-foot structure came complete with a steel chimney billowing smoke puffs of lacquered foam. With smart surroundings like this, Nora might never have left. Gorenje, 386-3-899-10-00; gorenje.com. circle 406 Nika Zupanc, 386-41-764-947; nikazupanc.com. circle 407

Everything's coming up Perennials. The cheerful flowers that bloom each spring sport the perfect palette for trying times—and they never clash. The European full-grain, aniline-dyed cowhides come in the sunny shades of Lemongrass, Zinnia, Iris, Coral, Rose, and Daffodil. The average hide size is 50 to 55 square feet. Plant some today. 800-886-8339; edelmanleather.com. circle 386

Even in bad economies, elegance never goes out of style. Via solid maple wood construction, the Gracile lounge series boasts delicate lines in the form of a curved, wood-frame back and legs with a pitched seat. The piece is available in three- and single-seat versions, in an armless slipper style, or with fully upholstered or wood-capped arms. The seat is constructed of flexible foam that can be upholstered in any of the manufacturer's standard fabrics or leathers. 800-828-6300; gunlocke.com. circle 551

Alizz C. Cooper, an adjustable lamp, is sure to coil itself around your rock 'n' roll heart. Made of rubber similar to that of a garden hose, Ingo Maurer's snake-shape ceiling lamp bends in almost any direction or uncoils to 126 inches. The head is actually an aluminum reflector concealing a single halogen bulb. Floor or table versions also offered. 212-965-8817; ingo-maurer.com. circle 405

Equally at home in Miami or Bedrock, the design collective's Eden Roc sconce is hand-cast in Hydrocal, a polymerized plaster, to resemble craggy shorelines—or is it rock candy? At 16 inches wide, 9 high, and 8 deep, it can house either incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. 212-594-7320; alphaworkshops.org. circle 641

European craftsmanship creates the look of finely woven metal from a blend of rayon and polyester in the company's Textile Wallcovering collection. Monaco features embossed vertical ridges; Monte Carlo is a damask; and St. Tropez gives the illusion of finely woven metals. All come in four hues. 800-227-8053; innovationsusa.com. circle 436

As the name suggests, the Touch 27 lavatory faucet begs to have its textured surfaces felt. Designed by Clodagh, the brass fitting in polished chrome finish is environmentally sensitive, featuring an aerator that controls water consumption while still producing a strong spray. An additional 34 finishes are available. 800-842-7277; watermark-designs.com. circle 695

Double vision! The double-glazed Single Stem vase collection pairs vibrant hues with minimalist design. A clay base coat is topped by a satiny second glaze that is then scraped off and fired, creating a frosty contrast. The limited-edition run is available in three colorways: Marigold Frost, Heather Frost, and Hibiscus Frost, and each measures 4 inches wide by 6¾ inches tall. 415-332-3732; heathceramics.com. circle 743

Do-it-yourselfers can raise the roof with Shilf, a shelving system composed of five powder-coated steel components that can be assembled in practically any arrangement. Compartments are 8¼ by 13¼ by 4 inches, 14¼ by 15 by 9¾ inches, or 8¼ by 15 by 13¾ inches. The 13-inch-deep shelves come in 47- and 81-inch widths. 612-782-1844; bludot.com. circle 565

Distinguished by a heavy surface texture, Destinations, the new 75-piece collection of outdoor fabrics from Alàxi Sunbrella, is flush with jacquards, geometrics, and bold stripes, including a chenille rib and Matisse-like cutout pattern. Match them with any number of their plush terrycloth solids. 801-972-6770; silverstatetextiles.com. circle 787

Discussing his inverted diamond-shaped Kite pendant, Cardiff, England—based Tim Forrester says, "the cord is the jewel in the crown, as it uniquely holds the whole piece together." Composed of four radiating acrylic wedges—in clear, orange, Rot, or Blau—which encircle an incandescent bulb, the light has an adjustable cord that allows the user to set the final drop height. 44-7973-119-583; timothybenfurniture.co.uk. circle 644

Desks that seek to rise above their station just might be inspired by the Air 202. Taking its lead from space travel, the chiseled piece hovers in white lacquer or laminate with tubular steel, powder-coated leg supports. This dual workstation completely conceals cable management within the unit. That's a giant step for desk-kind. 49-30-71099390; kinzo-air.com. circle 550

Almost any pattern and design can be faithfully rendered in CrispCast kiln-formed glass, which utilizes 15 to 30 percent recycled content. Opaque or translucent colors won't fade or separate thanks to a high-firing process that permanently colors the material with unleaded pigment, making it ideal for even wet bathroom environments. Panels come in sizes up to 69 by 119 inches, in custom thicknesses. 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com. circle 709

Cut, sewn, and hand-finished in the same manner as in a couture house, Knokke is a soft and durable collection of lush striped beach and bathroom towels. Made of Egyptian cotton, the line is available in a vibrant assortment of new colors. 800-588-8565; abysshabidecor.com. circle 774

Corrugated cardboard and metal seem unlikely sources of inspiration, but those are exactly the cues used to create the deeply textured Corrugae. Made with Second-Look Recycled Technology, Corrugae comes in 21 colors and is made of 20-ounce, Type II vinyl with water-based inks and adhesives. It measures 52 to 54 inches wide. Through Second-Look, it contributes to LEED certification and can be reclaimed and recycled. 502-458-1502; versawallcovering.com. circle 719

Christopher Panichella's Achella series lights up the workday. The 7254 is a 42-inch square wooden bench with tables, while 7233 provides an upholstered square bench made of solid maple. Both can be faced in either maple veneer or laminate. The slim legs are available in polished aluminum, metallic silver paint, or satin black. 800-585-5957; arcadiacontract.com. circle 553

Lori Weitzner is prone to pondering nature as it relates to the passage of time. Like a time-lapse Discovery Channel documentary, Eclipse, from her Moon Shadow woven wall covering collection, ruminates in ten colors on lunar cycles, wind-blown dunes, ice floes, cresting ocean waves, and sinuous canyons carved over millennia by wind and water. 212-414-1089; weitznerlimited.com. circle 433

Celebrated designer Karim Rashid puts his playful stamp on Collection Digitalia, a line of 27 digital designs on high-pressure laminate. The patterns draw on geometry, organic forms, objects, and symbols, and, of course, are rendered in eye-popping colors. The sheets are 51 inches wide by 120 inches long. 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com. circle 752