1. Steelwood Chair and Table - Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, the Steelwood set unifies the durability of steel with the natural warmth and texture of beech wood. Sturdy, stylish, and in for the long haul, Steelwood will dine with you for many years to come. Find both at Herman Miller.

*For the breakfast bar, check out the Steelwood Stool.

2. Bread Bag, Klaus Rath for Stelton - Fresh baked bread of all kinds find the perfect home in this innovative design. Reshape the bag into to different sizes, and keep the bread warm with its embedded magnet closures. It’s even reversible. See it at YLiving.

3. Birch Serving Tray, Majamoo/Jani Martikainen - Drawing inspiration from fellow Finn Alvar Aalto’s legendary designs, Martikainen’s contoured design is a balanced, high-quality serving tray. Its handsomely proportioned curves even make for a beautiful centerpiece on your dining table. Choose red, white, or black from A+R.

4. Wood and Stoneware Vase, Javier Gutiérrez and Larent Serin - Arrange and re-arrange this contemporary three-piece vase to accommodate stems and blooms of all sizes. The three parts include a stoneware cylinder, a hand-painted wood cylinder, and a hand-painted wood cone. Available in white/silver at Design Within Reach.

5. Tavolo XZ3 Tables - With its serious mid-century-modern style credentials, the Tavolo table, designed by Studio Technico Magis, offers a stylish and sturdy solution for dining or virtually any table-based gathering. Its steel wire base comes in chrome or white epoxy resin; round or rectangular tops are white MDF with polymer covering. Choose yours at Herman Miller.

*Pairs perfectly with the Eames Molded Plastic Chairs with wire bases.

6. Oxy Pitcher, HiromiKim - Its elegant and organic shape is just the first impression Oxy makes on your dining table. The pitcher’s interior contours continue to impress with their spherical shape, facilitating a smooth pour by rolling the fluid out. Made from Limoges porcelain with a two-liter capacity. Find it at Vespoe.

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If you will be in the Midwest before the end of January, don’t miss the brothers’ exhibit “Bivouac” at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The exhibit is open now and continues through January 20, 2013.

1. Piani Light - With its tray-like base and hovering parallel light source, the Piani creates both a unique illumination as well as a modestly lit stage for desktop and night table. Injection-molded body, available in black, green, red and white. Find one at Flos.

2. Magis Steelwood Table + Chair - Initially seeking to create an alternative to plastic seating and to reduce complex assembly, the Steelwood group has a broad appeal. Inviting in shape and texture, but strong and durable in design, Steelwood Tables and Chairs will offer style and comfort for years to come. Find both the table and chairs at Herman Miller.

3. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec by Anniina Koivu - The first career and design chronicle of Ronan and Erwan, Anniina Koivu’s book features 10 themed chapters examining the various aspects of their design as well as an illustrated catalogue, interviews with collaborators, and more. Get your copy from Barnes & Noble.

4. Ovale Table Set, Alessi & Ronan Bouroullec - Blissfully spare and modern, the Ovale series re-imagines stoneware and stainless-steel tableware, drawing minimal from the origins of the traditional. Simply eye-catching whether for special or everyday use. Choose your setting at A+R.

5. Pico Tiles - Eschewing the slick, shiny trends of contemporary tiling, Pico focuses on the substance and material’s innate characteristics and textures. With a matte finish, gentle colors, and a subtle, organic relief, the tiles lend a nuanced accent to spaces both public and private. Choose from monochromatic and two-tone color combinations. Learn more at Mutina.

6. Matiazzi Osso Chair - The environmental pedigree of the Osso Chair is almost as impressive as its material-focused design. The beauty of the chair’s locally harvested wood is intensified by sophisticated sculpture, polish, and construction techniques. Choose from six colored finishes as well as natural ash, maple, and oak. Choose yours at Herman Miller.

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