PATRICIA URQUIOLA continues to wow us, this time with the Usame Table, which features delicate gingko leaves suspended in polycarbonate. The table itself appears to be turned inside out with an outer frame that encompasses both the tabletop and a side storage compartment. Its compact size and lightweight construction allow it to serve as a coffee table, side table or tray; breakfast in bed, anyone?
$272, hivemodern.com

LONELY COUCH POTATOES can find solace with Plaid Buddy, a sofa blanket that sports an embroidered “buddy”. Made from 85% wool/15% polyamide, the soft throw rug measures over 6 feet in length and comes in masculine colors (red, dark gray and gray). At $139, it’s a somewhat pricey, yet comfy panacea for loneliness.
$139, charlesandmarie.com

MOD DECOR’S Emotion Bowls are literally brimming with energy; the playfully organic design is sure to elicit compliments (or at the very least, inquisitive glances). Four sizes are available, with each bowl designed to nestle within its successor. Multiple colors are also available, most of it tastefully concentrated around the lip of the bowl.
$17.95 – $74.95, moddecor.com

THE HUMBLE SLEEPER gets a makeover with Luca Scacchetti’s Easy Sleep, whose leather welting and contrasting fabric are traits more reminiscent of a fashionable jacket than a sofa sleeper. A durable polyurethane foam core allows for comfortable sleeping, while a series of side buttons are as much about stability (they can be looped together while in sofa form) as they are about style.
domodinamica.com

THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER HAS LANDED is the likely headline for Logue Studios’ n 03 media/living platform, which features a squat, top-heavy storage bay and anodized tube legs. Sustainability fans will particularly love the stylish eco-resin doors (made from bear grass) and bamboo construction. Available in both one and two-bay variants, the Logue Studios’ platform is designed to maximize storage capacity while minimizing its footprint.
$999, loguestudio.com

UPHOLSTERY is clearly the star of the show while the Joe Sofa literally takes a backseat. The sofa itself is a beautiful modernist piece, with a flat bench that slightly bows in the middle, only to angle upwards dramatically around the edges like a flower petal. However, it’s the trendy Kvadrat fabric–available in 18 varieties–that ultimately takes the Joe Sofa far beyond its humble name.
£ 2,199.99, kaluystofurniture.co.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS LINES and top-grain leather upholstery make for classic, yet comfortable lounging on the Mendocino Chair & Sofa. Each seat’s handcrafted frame is designed to stand the test of time, with mortise-and-tenon construction that requires no hardware. Quality materials such as solid kiln-dried chestnuts and steel springs make this a collection to be savored.
$1,395-$2,995, gumps.com

LIKE GIANT VERSIONS of the popular stone sinks found in many contemporary homes, Stone Forest’s hand-carved granite tubs are as beautiful as they are large. Hammer and chisel are the tools of choice, lending these sinks an artistic presence not found with manmade cement or cast stone products.
stoneforest.com

BEV HISEY is one of Canada’s most versatile design talents, with a repertoire that includes hand-tufting, silk-screening and die-cutting. Bev employed the latter skill to create the floral patterns on these handmade floor runners, which made their debut at New York’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair in 2002. Available in both leather and wool versions.
$220-$950, iloveuma.com

CLUMSY HOSTS will likely be quite fond of Swissmar’s serveware collection, with bamboo trays that feature shallow indentations designed to maintain a snug grip on porcelain plates and utensils. Multiple sets are available, including sushi, dipping and even nutcracking. The appetizer set is particularly appealing, with two concentric squares that are as useful as they are presentable.
$19.99-$27.99, kitchenzing.com

VERDESIGN’s Shell Coffee Table is a restrained piece, with strict, squared lines and handmade construction. Where it truly shines is its use of premium woods; consumers can choose from Light Oak, Moro Oak, or the always luxurious Canaletto Walnut. A hidden storage well is revealed by a sliding top which sits flush with the top of the table, while a thin line of aluminum trim adds a subtle hint of sophistication.
£ 775.00, urbansuite.co.uk

JEFFREY BERNETT’S Flight Recliner is the traditional recliner on a diet, with Bernett utilizing his prior experience with Northwest Airlines to design an ergonomic, yet compact recliner. The svelte figure sits in sharp contrast to the normally bulky frame, puffed-up upholstery and solid base; in their stead is Dacron wrap or leather over polyurethane foam, a pair of stainless steel legs and a lifetime warranty.
$1,998-$2,698, dwr.com