ASFD Announces Finalists for 2016 Pinnacle™ Award

August 3, 2016  by in Industry, Special Events   

"The 21st Annual ASFD Pinnacle™ Awards dinner promises to be our most exciting to date," notes Jason Phillips, ASFD President. "We are thrilled to have received entry nominations from 45 companies. We expect a great evening; the Pinnacles bring our industry together as we celebrate outstanding design."

With 59 finalists in 15 categories, the judges found the competition in home furnishings design as strong as ever for 2016.  

Hosted by Furniture/Today Editor in Chief, Bill McLoughlin with a special Keynote Speaker, to be announced soon, the Pinnacle™ Awards banquet will be held on Monday evening, October 24th during the High Point Market.

Furniture/Today serves as the major underwriter of the annual ASFD Pinnacle™ Awards. AutoDesk and International Market Centers (IMC) serve as underwriters of the ASFD Student Pinnacle. 2016 Pinnacle™ Award sponsors include Continental Hardware, Furniture Design Studios, HSM Solutions, High Point Market Authority, Home Furnishings Business, Leggett & Platt Inc., Rooms To Go and Sherwin-Williams Co.

The finalists are:

Occasional Tables

      Ant Center Table

      By Dwight Douglas for Douglas Design, LLC

      Origins Framed Console Table

      By Mark Phillips ASFD for Phillips Collection

      Pierre Coffee Table

      By Susan Hornbeak Ortiz for Shine by S.H.O

      Posh Button Tables

      By Mandy Shanahan ASFD for Phillips Collection

Occasional Storage

      Barcelona Credenza

      By Erica Wingo for Bernhardt Furniture

      Briallen Demilune

      By Aimee Kurzner ASFD for Currey and Company

      Ines Snake Cabinet

      By Susan Hornbeak Ortiz for Shine by S.H.O

      Zhin Cabinet

      By Aimee Kurzner ASFD for Currey and Company

Casual Dining

      Bahia Chair

      By Dondoli e Pocci for Calligaris S.p.a., Italy

      Tiffany Table Base

      By David Francis ASFD for David Francis Furniture

      Valencia Dining Room

      By Michael Robinson for Creative Elegance

      William and Whirl

      By Henrik Pedersen for Gloster Furniture

Motion Upholstery

      Hudson Style In Motion

      By Jessica Green, Doug Gasal and Anders Larsen for American Leather

      Noah Comfort Sleeper

      By Barbara Tiffany and Robert Tiffany for American Leather

      Perfect Chair® PC-610 Omni-Motion Classic

      By David Potter for Human Touch

      Theo Recliner Plus

      By Rick Lee for American Leather

Stationary Upholstery

      Autumn Chair

      By Paul Cornelissen for Phillips Collection

      Jude

      By Rick Lee for American Leather

      Sandrine Sofa

      By Susan Hornbeak Ortiz for Shine by S.H.O

      Ward Chair

      By Roger Turnbow for Bernhardt Furniture

Leather

      Affilato

      By Kelvin Ng ASFD, for Kelvin Giormai by Planum

      Harlow

      By Jessica Green for American Leather

      Iago

      By Natuzzi Style Center for Natuzzi

      KAATO

      By Luis A. Lara for Moroni USA

Lighting

      Brass Universe Chandelier

      By Rudi Nijssen and Dominique Sente for Schwung Home

      Brass Zosia Floor Lamp

      By Rudi Nijssen and Dominique Sente for Studio Italia Design USA

      Epic

      By Steve Nadell, for Troy Lighting

      Manhattan

      By Steve Nadell for Corbett Lighting

Accessories

      Clara Screen

      By Aimee Kurzner ASFD for Currey and Company

      Flower Wall Art

      By Apiwat Chitapany and Somyos Ruangsantikornkul for Phillips Collection  

      Venus

      By Carol Canner for Carvers' Guild

      Vintage Vinyl Floorcloths

      By Dani Cripe, Alysha Carroll-Simko and Nicole Shenk for Spicher and Company

Home Office

      Decker Sit n’ Stand Writing Desk

      By Richard Olmeda, Andy Nielsen, Nicholas Blair ASFD for Turnkey

      Sequel Lift Desk

      By Matthew Weatherly for BDI

      Vaya

      By Ken Okuyama for Inaba International Ltd                                  

Home Entertainment

      Charlotte

      By Randy Austin for Dimplex North America

      Elliot

      By David Miedema for Dimplex North America

      Holden Credenza          

      By Aimee Kurzner ASFD for Currey and Company

      Venue Console

      By Louis A. Lara for BDI

Summer/Casual

      Array Modular Seating

      By John Caldwell ASFD for Texacraft Furniture Company

      Edge Indoor / Outdoor Modular Privacy Seating

      By John Caldwell ASFD for Texacraft Furniture Company

      Edgewood

      By Frederic Spector ASFD and Alan Antonelli for Lane Venture

      Grid Sofa

      By Henrik Pedersen for Gloster Furniture

Bedroom

      Aiden Acrylic Bed

      By Laura Niece, ASFD for Bernhardt Furniture

      Authenticity

      By Dudley Moore, Jr. ASFD & Lenny Chapman ASFD for Universal Furniture

      ELAN

      Tina Nicole ASFD for Nathan Anthony Furniture

      The Lansing

      By Victor Sawan for Wesley Allen

Student Award

      Agate Cocktail Table 

      By Kyung Min Lee ASFD, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI

      B/01Harmony in Form

      By Levi Gordy ASFD, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

      Medius Chair

      By Utharaa L Zacharias ASFD, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

      The Manhattan Meow Box

      By Jingyi Li, ASFD Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI

Green Leaf Award

      Concrete Bar Table and Stool with Chamcha wood top

      By Jessica Phillips Penn and Nikom Sankantha for Phillips Collection

      Exeter Dining Room

      By Carl Thompson for Copeland Furniture

      Mai Theng Framed Console Table

      By Mark Phillips ASFD for Phillips Collection

      Wave Bedroom

      By Tim Copeland and Armin Driver for Copeland Furniture

Major Collections

      Criteria Collection

      Dudley Moore, Jr. ASFD, Laura Niece ASFD & Lenny Chapman, ASFD for Bernhardt Furniture       

      Oasis Collection

      Richard Schroeder ASFD and Denis Kisane ASFD for Stanley Furniture

      Rachael Ray Home

      Rachael Ray, Charles Harris ASFD for Legacy Classic Furniture

      Soho Luxe Collection

      Dudley Moore, Jr. ASFD, Laura Niece ASFD and Lenny Chapman ASFD for Bernhardt Furniture