Neo's crocheted baskets are made of neoprene rubber, a material which is used frequently in plumbing and the motorcycle industries. $89 at Gretel Home.

You may need two or three additional applications, depending on the manufacturer’s guidelines. Before applying more coats, remove any nibs or dust.

The Boo Fire Basket from Skargaarden is made of black lacquered steel. Designed to fit several logs for an outdoor fire, the Boo can also be overturned to hold a candle or lantern.

Sawkille Black Walnut Stool and Black Ash Basket, made from black ash and cassein paint, $800 and $1,580, respectively.

Black Ash Baskets for March Adirondack Pack Basket with lid and leather straps. $1,600

50 years Since its beginnings in 1964, Kettal has made a name for itself as a design and manufacturing company that focuses on quality and innovation. Kettal's Basket chair is a contemporary adaptation of Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel's 1950 bowl-shaped seat. Photo courtesy of Kettal.

Raise a glass to minimalist Native American-inspired style. The tumbler rests on a coaster made of eco-friendly bamboo, laser engraved with a single row of arrows.

In the warm months, each of the couple's three hens lays an egg a day. "It's a good thing we can only have a few chicken," Snyder says. "That'd be a lot of cholesterol to eat otherwise." Fortunately for Snyder and Martin, the hens' production slows to an egg per week in cool months (and some chickens stop laying eggs altogether in the winter). But even in the summer, the couple has plenty of friends happy to share a scramble.

NAC Architecture built the Rubber Fishy with cast-off items—including rubber-base samples, plywood scraps, and carpet tiles—found around its offices.

"This chair-ottoman by Hinterland Designs was inspired by crab traps used in British Columbia." (See this tiny studio cabin built by Hinterland here!)

Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada,. The second floor of Francescos house , kitchen area, Francesco preparing lunch . left the lamp is a design by Herzog de Meuron.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine

This Market Basket from designer Yumiko Sekine is roomy and accommodating, and is designed to fit up to size A4 paper if used on a desk or in an office. The versatile basket can be used in myriad ways, from holding cloth napkins or kitchen accessories, organizing bathroom products, storing magazines in a living room, or even to hold slippers at an entryway or bedside.

The Wire Potato Basket from Lostine is inspired by old potato farming baskets, matching the silhouette, sturdiness, and functional handles with a colorful twist.

BAMBOO BASKET LOTION PUMP Right on trend for fall, the Native American-inspired geometrics of this piece are laser-engraved on eco-friendly bamboo. We love the stainless steel pump with antique bronze finish.

Last but not least, even in the digital age the modern office will inevitably produce trash. The Wire Potato Storage Basket ($36) comes in a vibrant blue or orange; it can just as easily store toys, blankets, or any range of household objects.

Freshen up your laundry with Vipp’s handsome and highly efficient version of the everyday basket. Fitted on rubber wheels with two compartments inside, this vessel helps you move and organize your laundry tidily.

By 2009, Deltour was commissioned by Alessi to produce the A Tempo line of wire baskets.

BAMBOO BASKET TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER Part of the same collection as the Bamboo Basket Lotion Pump, the Native American-inspired geometrics on this toothbrush holder are also laser-engraved on eco-friendly bamboo. We think it would also look great on a desk and filled with pens and pencils.

Desk Basket The Desk Basket comes in small and medium and is the perfect little organizer for your workspace.

Market Basket The Market Basket comes in medium and large and is perfect for displaying all your beautiful market finds.

Bread baskets by Biladi Design offer a modernist riff on a common shape of small Moroccan tables.

The Wire Basket and Wire Bowl (not pictured) are comprised of steel wire that is powder coated, chrome plated, or brass-plated. They can be used as a distinctive storage vessel.

Plants are the perfect way to brighten up any room in your home in the warmer months. Transform a drab area with a simple orchid. “Orchids always look great because they are so sculptural and elegant,” Sarna says. Rubber vase, $34.95, available at the Dwell Store.

The Blade Twist Corkscrew from Menu makes opening your favorite bottle of red an easy and comfortable task. Coated in rubber, the corkscrew is pleasant to the touch and easy to grip. The corkscrew also features an ergonomic leaf shape that has slightly flared wings to hold the bottle securely while the Blade is being twisted. For added durability, the stainless steel spiral is coated in Teflon, ensuring that even the toughest corks will not elude the corkscrew.

Crafted from Danish designer Trine Andersen’s bold and playful Half Moon pattern, this ultra-durable laundry basket is made of 100 percent cotton, making it flexible and collapsible when not in use. With leather handles for easy transport, the Half Moon Laundry Basket is easy to move from room to room.

Large strap leather basket by byAMT $253 New York City designer Alissia Melka-Teichroew, in collaboration with Mimot Studio, reinterprets the Shaker basket with natural belt-leather strapping and copper-plated hardware.

Flower Wire Basket Resembling the bloom of a flower, this wire basket is multi-purpose for both function and decoration. We definitely think it makes a beautiful fruit and veggie basket in the kitchen.

Tosca White Basket from Yamazaki, $50 at unisonhome.com We like this versatile powder-coated steel basket as a storage container in the kitchen. Set it out on the counter with the ingredients for the night's meal, or fill it with fresh produce from the farmers' market.

Huggable sweater-inspired baskets add a hygge twist on storage containers. Keep on theme and use them for storing yarn and knitting needles. Read more about this knitted basket here.

The Blocks Woven Linen collection from SCP is an artful collaboration between Scottish designer Donna Wilson and People of the Sun, a non-profit social enterprise based in Malawi. The Blocks Woven Linen Basket includes a cover and two handles, making it easy to both conceal its contents and transport it when needed. The baskets are hand-woven by skilled artisans, making each basket one-of-a-kind.

Update Dad’s outdoor space with the Steel Fire Basket from Norm Architects and Menu. The Fire Basket calls to mind the allure of a bonfire and the inviting look and feel of a fireplace. Made of oxidized steel, the basket is sturdy and resilient, and is meant to take on a rich patina over time. The basket is designed to hold firewood and is set atop three legs, elevating the fire from the ground and containing the charred logs for easy cleanup.

The entryway is designed for gear management with hooks and a custom-made bench with storage baskets. The floors are made of durable, hospital-grade FLEXCO radial high-profile rubber. The colorful rug from Kat + Maouche softens up the stark interior.

Designed by Norm Architects for Menu, the Fire Basket calls to mind the allure of a bonfire and the inviting look and feel of a fireplace. Made of oxidized steel, the basket is sturdy and resilient, and is meant to take on a rich patina over time. The series includes a Fire Torch, Wide Fire Bucket, Tall Fire Bucket, and Hurricane Lamp.

Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate Matthew Plumstead made his debut at ICFF with his configurable wood and rubber Clip Tree Valet, kitted out with clip-on rubber hooks, shelves, and widgets for holding domestic detritus. $225 at McCartyQuinn.

Big-Game designed these plastic mesh laundry baskets for the company.

LucidiPevere's Gerla chair for Very Wood was inspired by the idea of a nest. The contract-appropriate seating was then recast with industrial logic as a repeating module to convey the idea of a basket ("gerla" in Italian).