THESE AIN’T YOUR MOMMA’S SLIPCOVERS: DePadova’s Zip sofas feature covers that tightly hug the surface when attached, but easily remove when a change of scene is needed. Available in two- and three-seater varieties, we love the chair’s modernist style; straight lines are balanced by gentle curves and flares. We particularly love the striped fabrics; perhaps garish to some, we think they’d make tasteful and unusual conversation pieces.
depadova.it

WALL HUGGING FURNITURE is inherently inflexible, but Otto Furniture’s Pause collection makes a compelling case. Constructed from European oak, these minimalist units are designed to easily integrate with their surroundings. The legs are reduced to a bare minimum and are limited to three thin and evenly spaced stainless steel pedestals. Even the drawers keep out of your weight; “soft close” ball-bearing runners make for an experience that is as inoffensive on a tactile level as it is visually.
ottofurniture.com

END TABLES WITH A SIDE OF COUCH is how we’d write the menu entry this sofa by R 20th Century. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro of Brazil, the upholstered chair sits atop an expansive jacaranda frame with green glass tops flanking each armrest. We imagine the extra real estate would be great for get-togethers, although the sheer length of the piece makes it impractical for all but the largest of spaces.
r20thcentury.com

A TRENDY MIX of traditional and modern, Ochre’s Snooze Chair features a gracefully curving frontal profile. The reverse is true for the rear and bottom of the chair, with a raked seat that nearly kisses the ground. Swathed in nubuck or leather with piped velvet cushions, the Snooze is not so much sedate as it is sexy.
ochre.net

APPROPRIATELY NAMED, Kazuyo Sejima’s sleek and stylish Sanaa Fruit Basket is actually a tea service set. Made from highly reflective stainless steel, every piece–down to the serving tray and spoons–bears a rounded, organic form. The Fruit Basket’s form factor is arguably cute–a stark contrast to Blomus’ utilitarian tea set.
$30-$245, unicahome.com

LIKE A TINY PAGODA, the elegant Becca Stool features a cantilevered top with slightly bowed-in sides which join at the bottom to form a single, flowing piece. Made from bamboo, the stool can also be used for storage and as a side table; stack a few and you have instant, portable shelving. Available in cherry, ebony and natural.
$600, designpublic.com

SOFAS CAN DOUBLE as beds and chaise lounges, but in the case of DWR’s Havana, apparently they can serve as temporary cupboards too. A classically minimalist chair, the Havana features straightforward polyurethane padding and a ground-hugging aluminum-coated base. The sofa is also cleverly efficient: when upright, a melamine lined storage slot is available just underneath the backrest; fully laid flat, Havana becomes a proper bed as the armrests transform into a headboard and footboard.
$3,300, dwr.com

NAMED BONNIE AND CLYDE but actually a trio rather than a duo, Anna Thomas’ nesting tables have little in common with their infamous counterparts, except perhaps for their complementary design. Each table is made from cold-formed mahogany, rubber and plywood; their bare simplicity allows them to serve as anything from cocktail tables to shelving. For more information on availability, email Loyal Loot here.
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Via: sub-studio design blog

METAL RESTRAINS CHAOS with Stoolen, made by Brooklyn-based Uhuru. The wood is scrap from local workshops while the metal is a 20″ diameter bicycle rim, making this an exercise in not only art but sustainability. Stoolen is also available as a coffee table; its construction makes the bike rim obsolete and simultaneously reduces weight and material by 60%.
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SMALL BACKYARDS are a perfect fit for Room & Board’s sexy, space-saving Pacifica collection. Sophisticated and minimalist, each piece of outdoor furniture sports a powder-coated finish over steel to protect from the elements. We particularly like the slatted steel design motif, as well as the beautifully designed arm and lounge chairs. Note that the table is available in both a square and rectangular version.
$149-$749, roomandboard.com

FRENETIC doesn’t even begin to describe Tord Boontje’s Until Dawn Curtain, which serves up a dizzying array of laser-cut flowers, leaves, branches and the occasional fauna. Made from layers of black Tyvek, the 42″x96″ Until Dawn can serve as a room divider, wall hanging, or even a shower curtain–it is tear- and water-resistant, after all.
$89.95, cb2.com

GERMAN EFFICIENCY comes to dinner with Blomus, and boy does it look good. All three pieces–a teapot, a creamer, and a sugar bowl–are made from brushed stainless steel and share a sleek half-dome design. Other than a central cylindrical lid and pouring spout or mouth, nothing else breaks up the smooth steel; they make wonderful gifts, but we won’t tell if you self-indulge.
$27.99-$54.99, sleekspaces.com