Pinnacle Awards Winners Named

October 21, 2008  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Accessories on October 2008 The American Society of Furniture Designers named winners of its 13th annual Pinnacle Design Achievement awards Monday evening an awards ceremony and dinner in the Natuzzi showroom in High Point.

The 2008 Pinnacle Award winners, including comments from the Pinnacle judges, are:

Accessories: River Rock Planters by Jason Phillips for The Phillips Collection.

“Done in a grand scale. Earthy and serene. Judges loved the Zen quality and excellent use of materials.”

Bedroom: Zacara Collection by Troy Hollis for Lexington Home Brands.

“We found the collection clean lined and understated. The use of fabric in the headboard was ingenious!”

Casual Dining: Origins Tables by Nuttapon Potaton for The Phillips Collection.

“The Origins Table Collection redefines the category! It has an exotic look and makes an eco-friendly statement!”

Home Entertainment: Adagio by Ken Levi and Andy Nielson for aspenhome.

“Judges noted the sculptural quality, richness of materials, and thoughtful modern lines.”

Formal Dining: New Vienna by Scott Hamed for Scott Thomas.

“New Vienna projects a rich look, a new traditionalism with exquisite elements of formality. It’s unique environmental finish was a winner!”

Home Office: Map Desk by Glenn Yelvington for Maitland Smith.

“This beautiful piece celebrates the craft of inlay. A remarkable piece of work in todays’ world!”

Juvenile: Jr Stella Stackables by Jonsara Ruth for the Q Collection.

“An eco-friendly, all natural design, with a fresh sassy look. The Stackables engaged us all, and appeal not only to a children’s market.”

Leather Upholstery: Stiletto Chair by Joe Mallison for Century Furniture

“We loved it! Rock Star presence!”

Motion: Spinnaker by Louis Lara for American Leather

“This piece was futuristic with dynamic form and beautiful lines. Stunning to see such absolute function and elegance in a recliner.”

Occasional Tables: WireForm Table by Paul Rosebrock and Craig Stout for Ethan Allen.

“Judges responded to the contrast in metal and glass, beautiful scale and proportion, and stellar execution!”

Stationary Upholstery: Cadden Cutaway by Paul Galli,

Jason Culler and Marissa Brown for Martha Stewart Living with Bernhardt

“The use of materials and textures was clean and graceful, with an absolutely timeless appeal.”

Lighting: Dyad Lamps by Charles Camacho, George Chandler and David Martin for Hubbardton Forge .

“This collection exhibited strong architectural style softened by relevant materials.”

Summer Casual: Stratus by Jarrod Lim for Selamat.

“Uncommonly clean and forward thinking, with a nod to Mid-Century Modern.”

Occasional Storage: Six Drawer Console by Katie Hatch for Brastilo.

“Incredible. Achieves a lightness that belies such a substantial piece. A real value for an eco-friendly product”

Major Collections: New Horizons by Paul Rosebrock and Craig Stout for Ethan Allen.

“Classic clean lines, style, and substance. A cohesive collection with thoughtful contrast in texture and finish that represents today’s lifestyle.”