From sleek, modern and edgy to new takes on old traditions, the Brooklyn Designs show is full of eye-catching furniture and home decor.

The exhibit features 45 of the best of the borough's designers and manufacturers. Their works include gravity-defying tables, funky benches, interactive LED video systems, and even artwork with an ant farm inside.

"I make video murals that you can touch and interact with,” explained designer Robert Stratton, whose creations start around $15,000 depending on size. “You can manipulate the animation and the video in real time."

Organizers say the show, which is in its eighth year, gives the community a boost, as ever item is either designed or produced in the borough.

"The fact that we've had more applications this year for a juried show just shows how vibrant the manufacturing and design scene is in Brooklyn right now,” said Carl Hum, president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, which presents the show.

"We have robotics furniture this year, we have furnishings for your kitchen, living room, dining room, I mean, a real range,” said Karen Auster of Brooklyn Designs.

Among the new exhibitors at this year’s show is Jeff Mayer and his “718 Made In Brooklyn” products. The theme of his work is movement: the subway, cycling and skateboarding. He is hoping to move some of his work into people's homes.

"Anything we get out of this is great,” he said.

And Mayer is hoping despite the rough economy, buyers will be willing to spend a little more for a unique item that is made locally.

"I go off of how I act in my life, and I know when I see a piece I really love, I'll find a way to purchase it,” Mayer said. “So I think [we’ll make some sales], and we hope so."

Designer Palo Samko is hopefully, too. His claro walnut table, which is made at his workshop at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is being sold for $15,000.

"People they are still willing to spend their money on a well-crafted piece,” said Samko.

The three-day exhibit starts today and runs through the weekend. It's located at St. Ann's Warehouse on Water Street.

For tickets and a full list of exhibits, you can log onto BKLYNDesigns.com>.