Chateau Lyon Takes Major Collection Pinnacle Honors

October 16, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on October 17, 2012

Pride Sasser's Chateau Lyon for Century Furniture has won the 2012 Pinnacle for major collections at Monday night's awards dinner at High Point Furniture Market.

Each year the American Society of Furniture Designers' Pinnacle Awards competition honors outstanding product across a range of categories.

Château Lyon was credited for interpreting touches of history for today€™s more casual lifestyle.

Judges' comments included: "This is a well-rounded range of pieces, many of which are characterized with unexpected details like the delicate inlays. There is an attractive mixture of materials that includes a variety of decorative hardware and authentically aged finish treatments."

Winners in other categories, and judges' comments follow.

* Bedroom: Caracole by Jon Russell Koch for Schnadig International. "The resort-like design makes a dramatic statement and yet is adeptly scaled for a stunning master suite."
* Formal Dining: Arrondissement by Richard Schroeder, Denis Kissane and Gary Hokanson for Stanley Furniture. "The design is impressive in its nice use of wood and striking table top detail. We also applaud the variety of finish tones."
* Motion Upholstery: Brayden by Tom Garland and Paul Zaidman for American Leather. "The clean, contemporary styling provides a graceful silhouette. We admire the ergonomic adjustability of the frame and take notice of the patented mechanism."
* Stationary Upholstery: Varese sofa by Joseph Mallison for Century Furniture. "The shaped lines of the silhouette exude a comfortable grace that is heightened through the multi-pillow back and dressmaker skirt."
* Leather Upholstery: Meridien Series by David Vanderbloemen for Century Furniture. "The handsome curved back detail of the seat is nicely paired with the shaped arm. We also like the decorative saddle stitching detail."
* Occasional Tables: Avalon Heights by Richard Schroeder, Denis Kissane and Gary Hokanson for Stanley Furniture. "The modern design is clean and beautiful with a geometric grid motif expressed in a handsome combination of metal and glass."
* Occasional Storage: Le Papillion chest by Cindy Hall, Erica Wingo for Hooker Furniture. "We love the complex combination of materials that pairs a textural burlap finish with decorative painting. The chest has great proportion of scale to create a fun, cute gem that is pleasing to the eye."
* Youth Furniture: Abby by Taylor West for Hooker Furniture. "The Abby Collection translates good design from a younger to older child at a good price point. The padded headboard gives the group a special glamour."
* Casual Dining: Artisan by Richard Schroeder, Denis Kissane and Gary Hokanson for Stanley Furniture.
"Inspired with a sense of nostalgia, Artisan features a pleasing mixture of materials. The use of woven leather as the seat cover is an unexpected component."
* Lighting: Autumn Twilight chandelier by Danielle Elise Dzurik and John A. Fretz III for Golden Lighting. "The organic shape is very distinctive and unique. We think this delicious design is a great piece of bling for the home."
* Accessories: Gilded Lotus wall decor by Andrew Palecek for Palecek. "The very interesting natural material exudes a glamorous ambience that is chic and eco-friendly."
* Home Office: MIJO by Caryn Donovan for Planum/Mobil Fresno. "The multi-medium form is sophisticated with high-performance functionality."
* Home Entertainment: MIJO by Caryn Donovan for Planum/Mobil Fresno. "The sleek lines of this wall system exude a chic, forward-looking theme in form and functionality."
* Summer/Casual: Elements Collection by Richard Frinier, Martha Lopacki and Greg Robb for Brown Jordan. "This is an especially well coordinated modular group that also suggests an eco quality."
* Green Leaf Award: Brindille lamp by David Kitts, David Martin and Zachary Pyle for Hubbardton Forge. "Hats off to Hubbardton Forge for putting rebar back to work in sophisticated simplicity. The Brindille Lamp represents a very creative and elegant use of a common material. The handforged metal is a perfect medium for the natural twig motif."