The Madura Hall Chest from Tommy Bahama’s Asian-inspired Island Fusion collection.
ASIAN INSPIRATION A serpentine design in relief embellishes the Madura Hall Chest from Tommy Bahama’s Asian-inspired Island Fusion collection. The four-drawer chest is paired here with the Kobe Round Mirror, which features irregular slats in a dark hickory frame. Available at Belfort Furniture. belfortfurniture.com
CHIC & ELEGANT The Alexa Chair by Carter Furniture is characterized by its chic, elegant lines. Handcrafted in the contemporary furniture company’s North Carolina factory, the chair combines a wood base with a choice of 400 fabric options and is fully customizable. Available in DC through J Lambeth. jlambeth.com
COASTAL CASUAL Lexington Home Brands’ Oyster Bay Collection was inspired by a casual yet sophisticated Hamptons vibe. The Hidden Lake Bistro table boasts custom antique-pewter hardware; a distressed, light wood base; and a stainless-steel top. Paired with Merrick Swivel Stools made of metal, wood and rush. Available at IMI Furniture. imifurniture.com
Designer Favorite: “Windsor Smith’s new collection for Arteriors mixes urban and old to create a great look.” —Kristin Peake, Kristin Peake Interiors, LLC
UNUSUAL INSPIRATION The wingspread of an ostrich was the unusual inspiration for Sebastian Herkner’s Banjooli Collection for Moroso. Implemented by African artisans and woven of yarn used for fishing nets, the collection includes sofas, chairs and coffee tables in a range of vibrant colors. Available through Apartment Zero. apartmentzero.com
VERY VERSATILE Minotti’s versatile Collar sofa features technology developed by Minotti Studio that allows the armrests and seatbacks to be adjusted to three different positions: horizontal for a table-like surface, vertical for sitting upright and at a slant for reclining. Available at Contemporaria. contemporaria.com
HAND CRAFTED Designed by Andrea Lucatello for Cattelan Italia, the handcrafted SKORPIO dining table is defined by its distinctive base, which comes in transparent varnished metal, embossed lacquered steel, or white, black or eye-popping orange. The glass surface has a beveled edge. Available in numerous sizes through Theodore's in Upper Georgetown. theodores.com
LOCAL TALENT Signature Grace, a line of furniture, rugs and accessories by Ashburn, Virginia, designer Paula Grace Halewski, showcases timeless, classic pieces handcrafted using inlaid wood and wood veneers. The Path Side Table is made from walnut, veneers and polished brass; shown here in ebony, it’s also available in an array of finishes and paint options. paulagracedesigns.com
READY FOR BED The inviting Aurora Due bedstead was designed by Tito Agnoli for Poltrona Frau with a plush, leather-upholstered headboard. A solid or hollowed-out trapezoidal base is available in black-painted wood or metal that has been chrome-plated or finished in black or gunmetal. poltronafrau.com
Designer Favorite: “I love the mix of metal with glass or acrylic in the accent tables by Lucy Smith Designs.”—Andrea Houck, A Houck Designs, Inc.
CLASSIC DESIGN The New Traditionalists, a boutique furniture company, designs its collections in New York City and handcrafts them in New England using classic joinery construction. The Bar Cart no. One, which boasts a removable oil-rubbed walnut tray and comes in black walnut or red lacquer. thenewtraditionalists.com
SIMPLE LINES The simple lines of a sawhorse are made elegant in DC designer Michael Hampton’s Bamboo Desk, part of his new collection for Salvations Architectural Furnishings. The base is made of blacksmith-forged metal with a glass top. Available through AmericanEye in DC. americaneyewdc.net
Designer Favorite: “This A. Rudin customizable sofa rests naturally on its clean-lined base, displaying a perfect example of tailoring and contour.”—Joanne Rodríguez, Allied ASID, Joanne Rodríguez Interior Design
INDIAN INFLUENCE The intricate jali fretwork found in Indian furniture—and adorning the country’s architecture—inspired the Marble Fret Cocktail Table from Global Views. Made of carved marble with a solid marble top. globalviews.com
NAP TIME Smaller than a sofa bed and more versatile than a regular sofa, Marcel Wanders’s new Power Nap for Moooi has a back that reclines for easy relaxation. The sofa comes in charcoal or bright orange, with a powder-coated steel or chrome frame. moooi.com
Designer Favorite: “Bold color and classic lines make this leather-wrapped desk from Theodore Alexander my favorite piece with a twist.” —Courtney Griffin, Interior Concepts, Inc.
STORAGE SPACE Entertaining is easy with the Stickley Gathering Island, which boasts storage and serving space for food and drinks. Counter stools tucked underneath provide extra seating, while a power strip with USB keeps you connected. Available through Sheffield Furniture & Interiors. sheffieldfurniture.com