Despite an old-world look, this manufacturer conceals technologically advanced, smooth-operating ceramic disc valves in the heart of its Sable wide-spread lavatory faucets. The traditional solid-brass body is available finished in the manner of antiqued brass, oil-rubbed bronze, or brushed nickel. 2500 Internationale Parkway A, Woodbridge, IL 60517; 877-530-3344; danze.com.
The Palm Springs collection’s 18 patterns of hand-tufted carpets are positioned as an homage to the golden age of the Rat Pack—but the bold graphics seem more influenced by California’s crafts tradition. Shown in the yellow range, the carpets incorporate silk, flax, and wool, some of it semi-worsted. 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 212-979-2233; taipingcarpets.com.
To inject a bit of style into hospitals, first jazz up patient rooms. By day, Nemschoff’s SleepOver Double seats four as a sofa; at bedtime, it re-veals a double mattress, plus mesh storage compartments for jammies. Need more seating? Try the 2770 guest chair and Oasis ottoman or bench. For storage, take Ten, a series comprising bedside tables with three drawers and chests with three, four, or five. The case goods are veneered in wood and topped in plastic laminate with urethane edges, the better to stand up to harsh cleansers.
And don’t forget the patient. The Serenity III treatment chair sports extra padding for long sessions as well as an optional side table that folds down. Back and footrest move independently, thanks to two buttons easily operated by either the occupant or a caregiver. Best of all, the company will donate a portion of proceeds from Serenity III sales to breast cancer research. 909 North Eighth Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081; 800-203-8916; nemschoff.com.
Known for their virtually silent appliances and trendsetting designs, the new S5 series of vacuums are the company’s quietest ones yet. The streamlined design comes in 6 retro-inspired colors, boasts a 20-year life expectancy, and custom brush attachments for your specific floors. 9 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540; 800-843-7231; miele.com.
The Trace collection has expanded to include a new cocktail table. Powder-coated any imaginable color, the frame is welded together from a single piece of steel strong enough to support tops in glass, stone, or wood. Dimensions are 43 inches long by 22 wide by 14 high. 480A Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 2HU, U.K.; 44-1132-494800; naughtone.com.