Emile Henry Mugs, Set of 4, Citron Yellow

Brocade achieves an understated elegance by a combination of three design elements: a richly textured pattern of acanthus leaves; the neutral versatility of taupe; and a dramatic black band with Greek key detailing in platinum.

Michael Aram finds inspiration from nature for many of his handcrafted metalware pieces. The Forest Leaf frames are in tarnish resistant silverplate.

Teema is the classic expression of essential design thinking, with each object derived from the basic forms: circle, square or rectangle. As designer Kaj Franck put it, Color is the only decoration needed.

Sun and sand. Barbara Barry's Nautilus comforter set shimmers with an elegant pattern of swirls in a serene palette for a look that is reminiscent of shells washed up along the shoreline.