1. CLAM UP
With his porcelain Mussel Shell Serving Bowl, designer Michael Aram turns the humble mollusk into a modernist design statement.
Cost: $169.
Bloomingdale’s, 600 N. Wabash Ave., 312-324-7500, michaelaram.com
2. CREATURE COMFORT
Our favorite echinoderm? The sea urchin, obviously. Just look at this porcelain Sea Urchin Tea Light from The Design Shoppe.
Cost: $20.
2009 N. Fremont St., Chicago, 773-883-6004, designshoppechicago.com
3. OCEAN FLOOR
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When we rolled out Angela Adams’ Ocean Seaglass Rug, made of 100 percent New Zealand wool, we practically heard gentle waves lapping against a shore. Available in five sizes.
Cost: $425
(2 1/2 by 8 feet) to $1,699 (8 by 10 feet). angelaadams.com
4. GOING COASTAL
Nobody does Nantucket like our main man
Jonathan Adler, whose “Nautical Modern” collection includes the oak Wauwinet Mirror.
Cost: $250.
Jonathan Adler, 676 N. Wabash Ave., 312-274-9920, jonathanadler.com
5. KNOW THE ROPES
Made of natural, coiled sisal rope, these place mats turn your table into a beach picnic — only better, because they won’t get sand in your sandwiches.
Cost: Place mats $12 each; coasters $18, set of four; seasideinspired.com
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