Scandinavian design, known for its clean lines and economic use of materials, also draws heavily upon craft techniques and a sense of individuality. All these strands were on show at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, where colorful, multifunctional products had their day in the wintertime sun. - Julie Taraska

Work it out The Playns system of adjustable-height work tops and privacy screens permits individual or collaborative work at the same station. The units can stand alone or be combined, with a pair requiring four legs rather than eight. Vitra, New York City. www.vitra.com

Panoramic panels The Soundwave Village acoustic panels, designed by Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto, and Ola Rune for Offecct, feature peaks and valleys inspired by aerial photographs of Beijing’s Forbidden City. The panels muffle noises over 500Hz. Apartment Zero, Washington D.C. www.apartmentzero.com

Glimmer and shine With its shimmering strands of woven vinyl, the Twilight floor covering from Bolon is sophisticated enough for residential use, but durable enough for hospitality. Bolon’s U.S. distributor, Mats Inc., will coordinate the end user with a facility that can fully recycle the product. Mats Inc., Stoughton, Mass. www.matsinc.com

Olive Branch Straddling the line between bespoke and mass-produced furniture, Swedese's Olive chair features five different backrests and seats randomly paired together during production. The idea struck while designers Claesson Koivisto Rune were sharing a bowl of the delectable drupes, noticing each fruit had a distinct shape, but was related to the others. Available in metal or wood, and with or without armrests, (the latter version is stackable). The Hightower Group, New York City. www.hightoweraccess.com

Fluffy but Functional The Cloud chair has a secret. Underneath its undulating layers of polyurethane foam upholstery is a curved steel rail that allows users to slide the seat's position up to 180 degrees. That means you can change the chair's direction, increase or decrease its legroom, adjust its back height, and even transform it into a stool. Design House Stockholm, Stockholm. www.designhousestockholm.com

Clear Logic Like the proofs of Sir Isaac, the Newton coffee table from Karl Andersson & Soner is elegant in its simplicity. The base compromises two ribbons of ash that dip down to the floor, rise to kiss in the middle, and then curve upwards to balance a circular glass top. Available in 12" and 16" heights, in three stains. Scandinavian Design, New York City. www.scandinaviandesigninc.com