If you subscribe to the "less is more" approach to decorating, the designers at Modern Bamboo have created the Spring chair with your minimalist preferences in mind.

This sleek piece's simple, inventive structure, which took years of experimentation in the making, seems to defy gravity and is unparalleled by the more traditional designs on the market today. Made from bamboo, a near-perfect resource, this piece boasts both sturdiness and flexibility, allowing you to rock gently back and forth as you sit and contemplate its stylish, eco-friendly appeal. Choose from an amber, ebony or cherry finish to match the color scheme of any room. (Image/purchase: Modern Bamboo. $690- $710.)