$1482

Injection-molded polyethylene emerges as something wholly natural and fluid in Tokujin Yoshioka’s Tokyo-Pop Collection (2002). The indoor/outdoor collection’s sensuous, organic lines were defined by the proportions of the human body, creating a study in the innovative use of a man-made material. Described by the U.K. Times as a surprisingly comfortable “molded, rigid reclining device,” the Tokyo-Pop Lounge allows the user to lay back, while remaining upright enough to partake in the conversation.

$2650

The Veneto Collection (2006) uses the durability of teak wood to create a uniquely modern outdoor furnishings collection. Contract quality, the Square Dining Table’s clean lines and natural coloration suit applications from pool to patio and beyond. The Table is made from sustainable teak that’s harvested from plantations managed by the Ministry of Forestry for the Indonesian government. This teak is taken from the inner part of the tree’s trunk, where the wood is rich in oils and devoid of knots. Like all teak, it will patina to a rich, silvery color over time, or can be treated with teak oil to maintain its original luster.

$1400

The Veneto Collection (2006) pairs the durability of teak wood with an innovative hand-woven fiber called WaProLace®, creating a uniquely modern outdoor seating and dining collection. Contract quality, the Chaise Lounge’s clean lines and natural coloration suit applications from pool to patio and beyond. The stackable Chaise has an adjustable back that lies all the way to flat and a footrest that can be raised and lowered for prolonged lounging.

$479

The EPA estimates that of the 800 million gallons of gas used to fuel lawn mowers in the U.S. every year, about 17 million gallons are spilled, which can contaminate ground water. However, your “it’s bad for the environment” excuse for not mowing the lawn is about to end. The Neuton Battery-Powered Mower (2007) is a smart alternative to loud, gas-guzzling machines that are difficult to start. It runs on a rechargeable battery, and in place of a pull-cord, this mower starts by turning a safety knob and squeezing the handlebar. When the handlebar is released, the blade stops spinning. The Neuton Mower produces no CO2 emissions, and the 24-volt battery gives you enough juice to mow for 45 to 60 minutes, or approximately a third of an acre per charge.

$3300

The Veneto Collection (2006) pairs the durability of teak wood with an innovative hand-woven fiber called WaProLace®, creating a uniquely modern outdoor seating and dining collection. Contract quality, the Veneto Sofa’s clean lines and natural coloration suit applications from pool to patio and beyond. The Sofa’s frame is made from sustainable teak, harvested from plantations managed by the Ministry of Forestry for the Indonesian government. This teak is taken from the inner part of the tree’s trunk, where the wood is rich in oils and devoid of knots.

$125

The Solar Car evokes old-fashioned hand carved toys, but with the modern addition of a solar panel. Take the Car outside on a sunny day, put it down on any flat surface and let it go. As long as there’s sun to be absorbed, the solar panel will keep the Car moving.

$110

Americans alone toss out about 300 million tires every year. The big thinkers of the world are working on creative ways to reuse this vast quantity of rubber – ideas include mixing ground-up tires with urethane to create sidewalks or burning them like coal to produce energy. Meanwhile, some designers are thinking a little smaller. With the set of three Rubber Flower Pots, discarded tires are hand-cut and hand-sewn into vessels that can be used for plants outdoors or inside.

$1250

If you've ever sat under an umbrella for a long period, you know that as the sun moves, the amount of shade changes. This problem motivated designer Dougan Clarke to design his asymmetrical Tuuci Razor Shade Platform (2002). Always tilted, this razor-thin canopy maintains maximum protection from the sun by spinning 360 degrees.

$250

The Luau Portable Lamp (2006) makes standard table lamps look so, well, stationary. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Luau is a lighting solution that delivers dimmable ambient light without being tethered to an electrical socket. When Luau is lifted from its base, the lamp automatically lights. Increase or decrease the amount of light by spinning the lamp with the bottom against your palm.

$949 - $974

Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick, two award-winning industrial designers, created the Aeron Chair (1994), earning themselves a place in what amounts to the designers' hall of fame - the design collection of New York's MoMA. The Aeron is the apotheosis of ergonomic seating, conceived to conform not only to different human shapes and weights but also to movement.

$1650

Designed in response to a furniture competition at the Arhus School of Architecture in Denmark in 1999, the Twilight Sleep Sofa ingeniously accomplishes what many conventional convertible sofas cannot do: It functions as a single person daybed or easily unfolds for multiple sleepers. Intended for sitting, resting and sleeping, the design is ideal for dens or home offices that double as guest rooms, with its compact form and simple fold out double bed surface.

$100

The Ronde Armchair, designed by Aldo Ciabatti, is a familiar sight in cafes throughout Europe. Its rounded spoon shape is outlined in tubular steel, and two simple arches swoop gracefully to serve as both legs and armrests. Neatly welded onto the frame is flattened sheet-metal mesh, a semitransparent screen that gives the chair its light look.

$75

Based on the iconic lettering that midcentury architect Richard Neutra specified for use on his buildings in the 1930's - 1950's, this complete set of stainless steel house numbers was produced through collaboration with son Dion Neutra and an independent type foundry. Precision crafted by a 50-year-old metal fabrication shop, each number weighs half a pound and installs on flat surfaces without visible hardware.

$410

Who else but Philippe Starck would dare mess with a king? Reinventing the classic Louis XV armchair for Kartell, the playful Louis Ghost Armchair (2002) is a postmodern triumph of technical innovation and historical style. Translating the varied lines and formal geometry of its predecessor into a single form of translucent or opaque black or white injection-molded polycarbonate, it is a robust chair with not a single weak point.

$2129 - $2949

A distinctive profile. A taut seat sling. Soft, thick cushions. In concert, they yield the Eames; Soft Pad Chair. Handsome and versatile, the Soft Pad Chair may be used successfully in a variety of home and office settings. In the dining area, for example, each member of the family can adjust the height and angle of the chair to his or her preference.