SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING is the rapid prototyping technique responsible for Materialise.MGX’s futuristic One Shot stool. Made from polyamide, the seat was literally created in a single shot, fully assembled. This accomplishment is even more amazing considering that One Shot’s complex, twisting structure is foldable with a simple pull or push of the handle in the center of the stool.
$3,800.00, mossonline.com

SIMILAR to the classic Russian Matryoshka dolls of old, this set of Nestle nesting tables by Matt Carr maximizes space (function) in an aesthetically pleasing, curved package (form). Natural solid oak serves as a warm and classic substrate, while interlocking finger joints and gently bowed legs provide a dash of contemporary style.
$500, plushpod.com

MILK is literally a geek’s wet dream with a built-in fish tank that occupies one of four multifunctional slots. User-friendly features include electronic height adjustment and cable management, but the real joy in this desk is its Mac-friendly minimalist aesthetic. Milk has yet to see worldwide distribution; click on the “Buy Milk” button on the homepage to leave your name on the mailing list.
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PETER GUTKIN specializes in furniture that is free of clutter and ornamentation; his Klazo Collection resultantly has a timeless, homely appeal. Made from Honduran mahogany and white oak, each drum-shaped piece also sounds like a drum, with a removable top that allows access to its hollow interior.
petergutkin.com

AS ROOMMATES boa constrictors can be a bit suffocating, but Edra’s similarly named Boa promises to be just as intimate, minus the squeezing-you-to-death aspect. Made from tubular nylon and filled with polyurethane chips, this expertly knotted mass makes for an interesting place to nap–just don’t get lost, as it measures nearly 90 meters fully extended.
Approx. $20,000, edra.com

AS OF LATE, floral silhouettes have been spotted on numerous furniture pieces, but the motif hasn’t gotten old–yet. Above: GAMplusFRATESI’s Bouquet Collection features contrasting botanical patterns on minimalist pieces of furniture. White, black, red and green all possess a surprisingly powerful decorative presence, despite the inherent limitations of a two-toned palette.
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PING PONG becomes high art with Pong by Studio Make Light. An array of lights (seen here organized in a DNA-like helix) are arranged into clusters of roughly half-a-dozen and are powered by a transformer. Each module can be clipped onto the two-pronged stand, allowing for more flexible configurations; table and floor variants come with 24 and 40 Pong modules, respectively.
studiomakelight.com
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MINIMALISM creates as often as it eliminates; this leather day bed by Bova Furniture has been clearly reduced to the bare minimum; double-stitched button tufting is the only real flourish on this otherwise pragmatic piece. However, it can be said that the very process of reduction has given the bed an additional use: its low profile also allows it to double as a stylish, extra-wide bench.
bovafurniture.com

MAKING the most of its inherent modularity, the Blackjack 4-piece sectional’s square-shaped pieces easily assemble into an extended seating area. Two armless chairs, a corner seat and an ottoman wrap around the occupant in a cozy space with comfortable cotton cushions and sinuous wire seating. A nice touch: the feet are capped with no-skid rubber to keep the sectional from shifting on hard floors.
$299-$1,596, cb2.com

STAVES are narrow strips of wood that comprise traditional oak wine barrels; Viva Terra deftly recycles and repurposes these pieces to form furniture and tableware. From top: the natural curvature of a stave forms a pagoda-like bench but is equally suitable as an oversized bread bowl or a stylish candle holder. Most useful is the stave chair which sports alternating slats that allow it to be folded flat.
$48-$219, vivaterra.com

GREENTEA Design’s Chinese Wall Mirrors have a traditional, yet slightly exotic appeal with solid Elm construction and gently rounded edges. Painted on the frames are detailed scenes of wildlife, trees, rocks and fishermen are the Chinese equivalent of pastoral life; these illustrations, coupled with a naturally weathered appearance adds an aura of bucolic nostalgia to these beautiful mirrors.
$675, greenteadesign.com

ANTHROPOLOGIE has recently taken to applying eclectic, often garish patterns to transitional furniture; the Milo Chesterfield Sofa is one of their more tame pieces, featuring “only” a frenetic black and white pattern by Finnish design company Marimekko. Wrapped in canvas, slightly overstuffed, tufted with buttons and supported by mismatched wooden legs, Milo stays true to Anthropologie’s Bohemian roots.
$3,998, anthropologie.com