DECO DELIGHT  Many of the latest furniture finds de-emphasize wood in favor of imaginative materials and finishes. Case in point: Arteriors’ Rucci Cocktail Cabinet is wrapped in a gridded pattern of ivory vellum and banded in antique brass. arteriorshome.com

PERFECT PERCH  Designed by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, the diminutive APEX pouf buries its wood frame entirely under a quilted cover. Available in a host of colorful fabrics at showrooms in Friendship Heights and Tysons. roche-bobois.com

UNDER GLASS  Orbit, a blown-glass side table by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform, boasts a round top seamlessly welded to a conical base for an airy silhouette. Find in two sizes at Poliform’s new Cady’s Alley location in Georgetown. poliform.it/en-us

CLOUD NINE The Elle Fabric Sofa by Bernhardt streamlines a classic kidney shape to conjure the softness of a cloud. The seat reaches to the floor, concealing its framework. Available at Belfort Furniture in Dulles. belfortfurniture.com; bernhardt.com 

HAPPY HOUR Made of lacquered MDF and rattan with brass, copper or nickel feet, the Traje de Luces bar cabinet by Portuguese design company Dooq recalls delicate architectural flourishes found in the south of Spain. It comes in a range of lacquered hues. dooqdetails.com

SKIN TIGHT As designed by Marie C Dorner, Ligne Roset’s Uncover seating collection comprises light, all-foam structures clad in stretch fabric for a skin-tight fit. Find at Ligne Roset in Upper Georgetown; the armchair is pictured. ligne-roset.com

SMALL WONDER The Wally workstation, a small-space solution by Resource Furniture, comes in melamine or lacquer. A touch lowers it via slow-open pistons while tech integrations add convenience. Find at the Cady’s Alley showroom. resourcefurniture.com

GOING MODERN Saka Home Furniture, which recently opened a showroom in Upper Georgetown, offers seating and tables in sleek, contemporary style. Pictured: The Demi Sofa combines matte-black steel legs with a tight seat and back in a wide selection of fabrics. sakahome.com

SLEEK SHAPE A curved, open silhouette distinguishes Room & Board’s Rhodes accent chair. A minimal metal base supports a hardwood frame concealed in foam and fiber and covered in leather or fabric. Available at Room & Board locations in DC and Bethesda. roomandboard.com