The natural grain and rustic finish of wood make it a surprisingly elegant-and even fashion-forward-choice for fall.

(1) Graffiti graphite pencils (wood, $17, and metal and wood, $20) at Greer, 1657 N. Wells St.; 312-337-8000, www.greerchicago.com

(2) Hand-carved mango wood vase ($75) at Symmetry, 1925 W. Division St.; 773-645-0502, www.symmetryshowroom.com

(3) Raw Bags bamboo tile clutch ($50) at Habit, 1951 W. Division St.; 773-342-0093, www.habitchicago.com

(4) Gillion Carrara briarwood and silver ($800) and stainless steel ($600) bracelets at Hejfina, 1529 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-772-0002, www.hejfina.com

(5) Metallic wooden platform pump ($228) at Coach, 625 N. Michigan Ave. and area stores; 312-587-3167

Photography: Leonard Gertz