In the cheerily outfitted office, a Herman Miller Embody chair lets Shino stay comfortable on business calls that can last for hours.

While collecting the objects that fill the Yugodom, designer Mario Milakovic was surprised to discover the love-hate relationship many Serbians shared with the products of the period. "For some people this furniture stayed around until nowadays, surrounding them their entire lives," he says. "That furniture is more like a monument, sort of like a witness."

Montague arranges his objects with a sense of humor. Custom shelves display his collection of salt and pepper shakers.

When curating the rooms throughout their house, Udechuku and Smith mix borrowed pieces related to the temporary exhibition—such as the playful sculptural lamps crafted from found materials by Brazilian artist Rodrigo Almeida—with vintage American and European classics from their personal collection, such as a Florence Knoll sofa designed in 1954 and newly re-upholstered in a yellow Kvadrat fabric. "We have no opening hours but people call or knock and—if we are home—we welcome them in and put the kettle on." —Ike Udechuku

Objects collection by OeO.

Leen's house is filled with assorted ceramics from years past.

Resting atop an oak table by Miralles, amidst a collection of tchotchkes, is the “B” trophy awarded to the pair for their work on the Santa Caterina Market rehabilitation project. A Louis Poulsen lamp hangs just above.

A collection of various red bric-à-brac meticulously laid out.

Susanna's skill as a stylist is evident in the apartment's many eye-catching arrangements of objects: here, a paper bird, a origami bowl, and a jar of striped paper straws.

Tipsy Paperweight, $35 at the Dwell Store Tipsy is a tabletop object that is crafted from solid turned brass and turned maple. Structured in a teardrop shape with a weighted brass base and conical wood top, Tipsy is impossible to knock over, and can be used as a paperweight, accent piece, desktop toy, or even as a stress reliever.

'Objects for Cleaning' (2013) by Raya Stefanova, also featured in the Sparks' exhibition, encourages household dwellers to re-consider the beauty of and possibilities for engagement with utilization of sculptural tools, which the designer envisions being left out in plain view as part of the domestic dialogue. Photo courtesy of Raya Stefanova and Sofia Design Week.

His 1,000-square-foot flat in the Marais district doubles as a personal museum of beloved possessions.

Also at designjunction, metallic desk accessories by Beyond Object that appeal to your inner magpie.

Fritz Hansen will debut a new home accessories line, dubbed Objects. Included are vases and candlestick holders by Jaime Hayon, cushions by Arne Jacobsen, and trays by Wednesday Architecture. See it at Piazza San Simpliciano.

A 24-foot-high cabinet that begins on the entrance plaza continues inside, running the length of the lobby. "The cabinets create a familiar atmosphere for everyone: a 'home away from home’ for our guests," Vermeulen says. "They're filled with art for inspiration, accessories from all over the world, books, TVs, and more." An Eames Elephant and La Chaise chair for Vitra provide one of the lobby's many seating spaces. Photo by Adrian Gaut.

Sullivan explored anthropomorphism with his nickel-plated steel masks. "I am fond of saying that, 'there is no such thing as a human,'" he explains. "'Human' is literally just a word—a placeholder for whatever we actually are."

The coolest finds, Kevin says, are vintage McIntosh amplifiers. The stock changes frequently—"We get new furniture from Ellen every week or so," he says—so it's worth regular visits to for an ever-evolving walkthrough.

Knot Seating Object by Yvonne Ip “Made of flexible, fiber material, it’s literally a knot of industrial felt, sliced into strips and wrestled into a knot. It usually takes several attempt to tie it. Kids love it; they run halfway across the store just to leap on it.” -- Julie Nicholson

Since Marble Basics creates small decorative items, they maintain an accessible price point despite an expensive material.

Smaller Objects was founded by architecture and design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune in 2015, and produces a range of everyday items. This year’s new additions include a notebook by Nendo founder Oki Sato, an espresso cup by Luca Nichetto, and a small bowl by Jin Kuramoto, made from polyester mesh originally used as oil filters in cars.

The whole shebang! Follow the New Design Museum's construction process here.

Nendo reduced each character as a simple volume to be abstract yet recognizable.

Apt Objects, created by Ana Gomez, Master of Design in Designed Objects, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

A collection of objects from Lawrence’s desk include stencils, paint rags, glasses, and a notebook.

Hangers from Toma Objects are everyday objects imbued with playfulness.

Studioilse’s furniture collections for De La Espada and the Ilse collection for Georg Jensen are also featured.

Objects from the Super Normal exhibit at twentytwentyone in 2006.

Mohawk features a mix of American and international brands, such as A.P.C. from France and Comme des Garçons from Japan. "Everything goes through our filter," Bo says. "It's stuff we actually like and wear, not just stuff we want to sell and get rid of."

The store sees three types of customers: "There's the person who only sees furniture and the person who only see clothing, shoes, and jewelry. Then there’s the shopper who takes it all in and says, 'Wow, I’ve never seen all of this in one place,'” Kevin says.

The Object Design League likes to have a good time.

Abject Object's hammock folds up into a shoulder bag.

The dining room features an industrial white oak table and benches with matte black steel frame, a geometric chandelier by Bobo Intriguing objects, and shaved wood art pieces by West Elm.

Poland's manufacturing heritage is premised on the "idea of creating with minimal resources to produce the maximum," says Jeglinska

A selection of some of the objects on view in the exhibition. Photo courtesy SFMOMA.