Drumroll Please...Pinnacle Winners Announced

October 26, 2016  by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events   

The prestigious awards, sponsored by the American Society of Furniture Designers, were based on criteria that included Form and Function, Innovation, Retailer & Manufacturing Benefit, and Consumer Benefit. 

Judging was done by a panel of 12 industry professionals.

This year’s winners were:

Occasional Tables

      Pierre Coffee Table

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

Occasional Storage

      Zhin Cabinet

      By Aimee Kurzner ASFD for Currey and Company

Casual Dining

      William and Whirl

      By Henrik Pedersen and Mark Gabbertas for Gloster Furniture

Motion Upholstery

      Hudson Style In Motion

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

Stationary Upholstery

      Ward Chair

      By Roger Turnbow ASFD and Ron Lackey ASFD for Bernhardt Furniture

Leather

      Harlow

      By Jessica Green for American Leather

Lighting

      Brass Universe Chandelier

      By Rudi Nijssen and Dominique Sente for Schwung Home

Accessories

      Clara Screen

      By Aimee Kurzner ASFD for Currey and Company

Home Office

      Sequel Lift Desk

      By Matthew Weatherly for BDI

Home Entertainment

     Venue Console

      By Louis A. Lara for BDI

Summer/Casual

     Edgewood

      By Frederic Spector ASFD and Alan Antonelli for Lane Venture    

Bedroom

      Aiden Acrylic Bed

      By Laura Niece ASFD for Bernhardt Furniture

Student Award

      Medius Chair

      By Utharaa L Zacharias, Savannah College of Art and Design  

Green Leaf Award

     Wave Bedroom

      By Tim Copeland and Armin Driver for Copeland Furniture

Major Collections

      Criteria Collection

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