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A celebration of time-tested joinery techniques and the beauty of solid wood, the Symbol Side Table (2020) is a sculptural form designed to be enjoyed for generations.

While outfitting his office, architect and Herman Miller design director George Nelson discovered a silk-covered Swedish hanging lamp that he coveted but found too expensive.

The Ball Clock (1949) was the first of more than 150 clocks designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company, which sold them from 1949 into the 1980s.

Mondrian Mirrors (2008) proportionally play off one another and enhance any space. A lightweight extruded aluminum frame surrounds the mirrored glass and lends Mondrian its quiet presence. Each mirror comes equipped with a metal cleat hanging system for vertical or horizontal placement.

Book storage is difficult in small spaces. With a small footprint, and discreet frame, Story Bookcase was designed to make the most of your space and show off books and other collectibles. “We simply want to create things people won’t get rid of,” says Story designer Chen-Yen.

A customer favorite since its debut in 2010, the Line Collection features a geometric frame made out of precisely crafted oak or walnut. It's distinguished by its strong horizontal lines that reflect natural landscapes and lend a sense of restfulness and calm.

Since graduating from London’s Kingston Polytechnic in 1979, Matthew Hilton has built a following for his innovative furniture and lighting, with pieces held in the permanent collections of London’s Geffrye and Victoria & Albert Museums, among others.

The compact footprint of this chair makes it a smart choice for cafes or just about anywhere you need to maximize seating. Its lack of ornamentation and unnecessary excess lends this timeless, Shaker-style chair a modern feel.

The Georg Collection (2013) is the work of Chris Liljenberg Halstrøm, a Nordic designer who studied in Sweden and Denmark. Operating from her studio in Copenhagen, Halstrøm takes a minimalist approach to maximizing functionality.

In a variety of colors and sizes, the Time Hourglass (2015) celebrates the shape of the centuries-old invention of the sand glass or sand clock. Its organic form and color combinations of clear or tinted glass add a hint of color and sculpture to bookshelves and consoles.

Named for the Greek goddess of dawn, the Eos Collection (2011) is lightweight – literally and visually—smartly proportioned and very comfortable.

A graduate in product design from Art Center College of Design in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, Francesco Rota opened his own studio in 1998, where he works on designing furniture, lighting, interiors, showrooms and event spaces.

The son of a cabinetmaker raised in the Scandinavian design tradition, Danish designer Hee Welling understands the power of simple, logical, useful solutions.

The simple forms of midcentury architecture inspired designer Nazanin Kamali's Celine Desk (2008), which is crafted with turned and tapered solid hardwood legs, a single-drawer desktop and an open cubby for documents and other essentials.