Diana Moss, who created design blog Miss Moss, writes from her home in Cape Town, South Africa.

This giant oil-on-canvas painting by Doug Argue, titled Randomly Placed Exact Percentages (2010), was paired with Mario Bellini's Stardust sofa during the Phillips de Pury auction.

Wright Auction House Remember that warehouse scene in Indian Jones? Replace the wooden crates with pristine, original examples of the best work by icons like Nakashima, the Eames and Mobler, and you have the storage space at Wright Auction House, a 40,000-square-foot mecca for mid-century furniture and design.

A blend of Scotch moss and Corsican mint fills the space between pavers, adding a pleasant scent to the yard.

Beneath a recycled-wood ceiling and centered by a Bokhara rug, the living area contains furniture of their own design.

Phillips designed Judith a stark white, glass-fronted art studio.

Graphic Paper Illustrated Table (2007) by Studio Job, estimated at $4,000–$6,000. In 2007, Studio Job created a furniture collection, made of paper and cardboard, exclusive to Moss Bureau. Produced in a limited and signed edition of twelve pieces by Moooi, this table playfully features specially-designed decals of insects on a white ground, one of their signifying patterns.

Brandon and Amy set up different workstations in the living area.

This 19th-century New York factory houses the apartment of Brandon and Amy Phillips as well as the workshop for their company, Miles & May Furniture Works.

In the guest bedroom, a painting by Monique Crine hangs on the original brick wall above a Miles & May bed and side table. The rug is from ABC Carpet & Home.

The exterior panels were infilled with moss to create a fuzzy green surface—and to provide acoustic insulation against outside noise.

Skygarden Suspension Lamp (2007) by Marcel Wanders, estimated at $1,000–$1,500. From designer Marcel Wanders, the Skygarden S suspension lamp features a glossy black hemisphere encircling mechanically-drawn motifs from 18th-century French Rococo on a white plaster surface.

Gio Ponti's illuminated wall organizer from 1950-1953 graced Murray Moss and Franklin Getchell's own Midtown home. One of the top ten lots in the Phillips auction held October 16, it fetched $86,500.

Keeping the original mottled, worn-brick walls and outfitting the kitchen with their own custom cabinetry were among this couple’s cost-saving measures.

Over at Cappellini, Japanese young guns Nendo brought a couple of pieces descended from their extremely well-received Thin Black Lines show at Phillips de Pury to the consumer market. Thin Black Table might make you look twice before you set down your drink.

The bathroom evokes the building’s industrial bones. The pendant light is from Ikea, and the towel racks are repurposed train car luggage racks. The Carrara tiles are mismatched seconds. “It works if you let yourself not try to fix it,” says Brandon.

The dining area, with a table and hickory chairs from Miles & May, opens onto a kitchen the couple created as part of a DIY gut renovation. The result, says Amy, is an “intentional raw and polished combination.” The lamp is from M&M Electrical Surplus.

Haute Couture Tea Service (2001) by Konstantin Grcic, estimated at $1,800–$2,500. Designed by Konstantin Grcic, the Haute Couture Tea Service focuses on an aspect of the method of porcelain production. He uses the seams produced by the process of demolding to decorate his plain white tea service. A finely dotted line in the shape of a seam borders the individual pieces as a relief.

Curated Tumblers (1988), set of eight, by Angelo Mangiarotti, estimated at $600–$800. Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, this set of polymorphic tumblers from his “First Glass” and "Ice Stopper" services reveals his ability to bring out the sensuality of objects by challenging the limits of blown glass techniques.

Julie bought the sofa at in auction in Stockholm, and loves how it blends into the midcentury modern look and feel of the home.

Meticulously transplanted and cultivated moss pathways crisscross the property. Visitors are frequently astonished to learn the paths were not the landscape's natural state.

The built-in hardware is one of Simon's favorite elements of the kitchen. "We liked the idea of not having a lot of jewelry in this room," she says. The pendant lights are from Shades of Light, the bar stools from Interlude Home, the wall sconces from Cedar and Moss, and the accessories are from Everything But the House, an online auction house.

Cactus Vase (2007) by Jiri Pelcl, estimated at $1,000-$1,500. Created in 2007 by Czech designer Jiri Pelcl, the Cactus vase merges the designer’s travel memories in Peru with the shape of lab glass tubes. Imagined as an abstract body of nature, this vase can also be used as a candlestick.

Come Rain Come Shine Chandelier (2004) by Tord Boontje, estimated at $3,000–$5,000. Handmade by the Coopa Roca, a women’s cooperative based in Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela, Rocinha, and employing humanitarian values and artisan production methods consistent with Artecnica’s Design with Conscience campaign, Tord Boontje’s “Come Rain Come Shine” brings playful sophistication to any interior. Constructed from a circular metal structure embellished with crocheted cotton, organza, and silk blossoms, this chandelier casts a dramatic glow when lit.

MOSSER GLASS 3-PIECE MIXING BOWL SET $65 – $85 Perfect for mixing and serving, these Mosser glass products are great for adding an understated dose of vintage charm to your kitchen. They're still made by a small family owned and operated company with original molds and machinery from nearly half a century ago, while the clear, bright colors and intricate molded patterns are modeled after American antique glassware.

Elements of Craft at Mint Gallery (September 13-21) Amid a gallery show focused on the influence of craft on design, the organic overtones in the work of Andrea Forti and Eleonora Dal Farra, who collaborate as Alcarol, stand out as gorgeous examples of nature's inherent beauty. Their new Undergrowth console, edged with moss frozen in resin, adds an unexpected green touch.

"The big pieces are a result of metal knowledge and physical forces; they can be any size, on up and up...They too are a part of me, of course; however I am following certain laws of metal and its reaction to bending, falling, cutting, etc. Thus when these objects are played on by the wind and sun they will move, change shape, but always obey the law by which they were created."—Harry Bertoia, as quoted in Wright's "The Standard Oil Commission" catalog.

Favela Tree (2004) by Fernando and Humberto Campana, estimated at $10,000–$15,000. Inspired by the “Favela” chair designed by the Campana Brothers in 2002, this unique sculpture was commissioned by Murray Moss and handmade in the Campana studio in 2004. Constructed from various pieces of wood randomly joined together, it references favelas, the ad-hoc shelters built of scraps of wood, bricks, and stones on the fringes of Brazilian cities

Biscuit Tiered Cake Candleholder (2006) by Studio Job, estimated at $600–$800. In 2006, Studio Job created a collection entitled “Biscuit,” consisting of nine plates and five objects, for Royal Tichelaar Makkum in the Netherlands. Produced using an old press, a machine that is able to work in relief in greater depth, this gleaming white tiered cake candleholder features rich relief decorations characteristic of Studio Job.

Holiday ornaments from Shinola + WorkOf's Benefit Auction, from $50 on Paddle8 Pay it forward with these prized, one-of-a-kind keepsakes that will benefit Detroit's burgeoning arts community. Hosted by Shinola and WorkOf, and available for bid on Paddle8 through Dec. 17, proceeds from the benefit auction will go to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit. Each is designed by a studio from Los Angeles or New York—including Dwell favorites Eric Trine, Bower, Helen Levi, Fort Makers, and more.

Wright will auction Sonambient sculptures that are part of the Dr. Martyna Miskinis Collection on September 23, 2014.

Phillips Andrew, "Coney Island."

Another work by Tom Phillips.

Moss-covered rocks and twisted tree trunks give the landscape a fairyland-like quality.