This past September, the vibrant coastal city of Valencia — long a hotbed of Iberian design — welcomed more than 600 brands for the latest edition of Feria Hábitat. Placing Spain’s historic yet forward-looking design culture in the global spotlight, the four-day fair reflected its relaxed seaside setting while still placing emphasis on environmental stewardship — a prescient choice, as just a few weeks later, a torrential deluge brought over a year’s worth of rainfall to the region in a single devastating day. (The worst of the flooding occurred just south of Valencia.) The calm, sustainable future that Feria Hábitat advocated for can’t come soon enough.

Noha by Viccarbe

As designers Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba put it, “Noha is a simple gesture: a pillow folded in the act of providing a comfortable seat.” Plush yet nevertheless professional, the new Viccarbe chairs are offered in three configurations — regular, lounge and executive — with a variety of armrest and base options, making them as suitable for C-suites as they are for hotel lobbies.

Milos collection by Vondom

Inspired by seaside rocks worn smooth by centuries of lapping waves, Jean-Marie Massaud’s Milos collection for Vondom embodies coastal style with an iroko wood frame. A modular sofa anchors the series, its plush seats — offered in a range of new textured fabrics that debuted at Feria Hábitat — inviting hours of relaxation. The same gentle contours extend to a sun lounger and a daybed, as well as a lounge chair, coffee tables, and a series of planters.

Cadenza by Expormim

Spaniard David López Quincoces may have debuted his new Expromim collection at Milan’s Salone del Mobile, but the seating really stole the show at its Feria Hábitat homecoming by embodying the indoor–outdoor spirit of Valencian living. Offered as a sofa, loveseat and armchair, Cadenza is distinguished by a delicate yet sturdy — and low-carbon — rounded rattan lattice frame available in a range of finishes and complemented by simple, elegant upholstery.

Belt and Loop by Estiluz

Why hide wiring if it can look this good? In lieu of making electrical cables disappear, designer Gerardo Mari integrates both the power cord and the glowing glass sphere of Loop (above) into a sinuous metal curve that evokes a pearl oyster. Meanwhile, Ilmiodesign’s Belt (shown below in floor lamp form, but also available as pendants seen at the top of the article) combines three simple pieces: a cable or stem, plus opaque and translucent lampshades. Each one can be reconfigured as needs change, their shades easily reversed or even omitted altogether.