The Details That Matter

Nine beautiful things to consider for the warmer months.

• By Rima Suqi
• Published Winter 2006

A Chair That Sets a Tropical Tone
Chinese Chippendale chair in lime green ($550 each at Jonathan Adler, 47 Greene St.; 212-941-8950).

A Miniature Tent-Alternative
White coral beach umbrella by Le Dauphin ($595 at ledauphindesign.com; 631-873-8604).

Tumblers Gone Maritime
Frutti Di Mare glasses by Artel ($86 each at Scully & Scully, 540 Park Ave.; 212-755-2590).

Sunny but Sophisticated Crockery
Sea urchin bone china (teapot, $210; sugar bowl and creamer, $75 each; teacup and saucer, $60, at Tiffany & Company; 727 Fifth Ave.; 212-755-8000).

For Warmth by the Water
Polarvide throws ($3.99 at Ikea; 1000 Ikea Dr., Elizabeth, N.J.; 908-352-1550) in palm-leaf basket ($59 at the Container Store, 629 Sixth Ave.; 212-366-4200).

Crustacean Replicas for the Table
Starfish and sea-urchin napkin rings by Chateau X (from $18 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.; 212-753-7300).

Unpretentious Done Beautifully
Clarissa's Picnic melamine plates (from $6 each at bongenre.com; 718-237-2490).

Perfect for Sea (or Regular) Salt
Salt cockles ($60 each at Ruzzetti & Gow, 22 E. 72nd St., third fl.; 212-327-4281).

A Hurricane in Good Weather
Porcelain coral hurricane by Vagabond Vintage. ($175 at Bon Maison Compagnie, 140 Ninth Ave.; 212-989-5858).