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52 Finalists Named for Pinnacle Awards
July 31,
2013 by in Industry, Special Events
Bob Maricich, president and CEO of International Market Centers, kicked of a press announcement Tuesday at market to highlight the finalists.
"It was a distinguished honor for IMC to be the first to reveal these outstanding designer talents to our industry and the public," Maricich said. "Since many of the designers are represented at WMC, we have an opportunity to extend congratulations personally."
Pinnacle finalists will receive a special recognition card for product display in both Las Vegas and High Point Market showrooms. The 52 finalists are:
Occasional Tables
Aviator by Kim Price, ASFD for KAVANTE, Inc.
Cage Cocktail Tables by Jason Phillips, ASFD for Phillips Collection
Fiore by Michael Wolk for Johnston Casuals Furniture
Froissage by Kim Price, ASFD for KAVANTE, Inc.
Occasional Storage
Aroma by Shane Evans for John-Richard
Create A Curio by Davide Tonizzo for Buhler Furniture
Lotus Bar Cabinet by Charlie Zagaroli for Century Furniture
Supai Credenza by Kim Price, ASFD for KAVANTE, Inc
Youth Furniture
Abigail by Richard Schroeder, ASFD; Denis Kissane, ASFD for Stanley Furniture
Boardwalk by Richard Schroeder, ASFD; Denis Kissane, ASFD for Stanley Furniture
Paula Deen Kids Guys by Mike Warren, ASFD; Shannon Lookabill, ASFD; Andrea Otto for Universal
Casual Dining
Flight Woven Collection by John Caldwell, ASFD for Brown Jordan
Pin Dining Table by Drew Lambert, Ryan Mercer for Phillips Collection
Skeletal by Mandy Shanahan, ASFD for Phillips Collection
Formal Dining
Cabinetmaker's Cherry by Robert Mulder for Harden Furniture, Inc.
Candice Olson Collection by Scott Goodson; Joe Green, ASFD; Candice Olson for Highland House Furniture
Interval by Berry & Clark Design Associates for Universal Furniture
Motion Upholstery
Cloché Swivel Chaise by Michael Amini, Jack Schmitt, Brandon Schmitt for AICO/Amini Innovation Corp.
Dean Comfort Theater by Tom Garland, Paul Zaidman, ASFD; Glenn Wiecek for American Leather
Levice III by Kelvin Giormani by Planum for Arredamenti Company Ltd.
Stationary Upholstery
Black Beauty by Christopher Sandomenico for Schnadig International
Elka Chair by Roger Turnbow; Ron Lackey, ASFD; James Fogle for Bernhardt Furniture
Orson Sofa by Jeffrey Goodman for American Leather
Leather Upholstery
Anguleux by Stanley Jay Friedman for Moroni, Inc.
Miller Chair by Jessica Green for American Leather
Multiplo I by Kelvin Giormani by Planum for Arredamenti Company, Ltd.
Lighting
Cavaletti by David Kitts, ASFD; David Martin, ASFD; Zach Pyle, ASFD for Hubbardton Forge
East Village by Sergio Orozco, ASFD for Pegtom International
Grand Tour Lamp by Pride Sasser, ASFD for Century Furniture
Accessories
New Wave by Carol Canner for Carvers' Guild
Square Root Wall Decor by Mark Phillips for Phillips Collection
Zahra Collection by Lauren Jordal for Surya
Home Office
Austin Desk by Clayton Oxford for Phillips Collection
Chic Coterie by Taylor West for Hooker Furniture Corporation
iNfinity by Kathy Ireland for Martin Home Furnishings
Home Entertainment
Classic Chic by Jena Hall, ASFD; Stephanie Lena, ASFD for HGTV/Bassett Furniture
Gravity by Bryan Heers, Patrick Hayes for Martin Home Furnishings
Modern Mosaic by Boyd Kezerian for Walker Edison Furniture
Summer/Casual
Bella Arm Chair by Carsten Astheimer for Gloster Furniture, Inc.
Marin Lounge Chair by Michael Berman for Brown Jordan
Redington by Frederic Spector, ASFD; Alan Antonelli for Lane Venture
Source Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann for Gloster Furniture, Inc.
Bedroom
Fitzrovia by Davide Tonizzo for Buhler Furniture
Montreat by Mark Tucker III, ASFD for Kincaid Furniture Company
Vintage by Richard Schroeder, ASFD; Denis Kissane, ASFD; Gary Hokanson, ASFD for Stanley Furniture
Green Leaf Award
Folded Glass Tables by Ni Made Sukerni for Phillips Collection
Pastiche Chest by Timothy Ledford for David Francis Furniture
Traper Sideboard by Julie Phillips for Phillips Collection
Major Collections
Candice Olson Collection by Joe Greene, ASFD; Scott Goodson; Glen Morgan for Highland House
Charleston Regency by Rick Schroeder, ASFD; Denis Kissane, ASFD; Gary Hokanson, ASFD for Stanley Furniture
Chin Hua by Charlie Zagaroli, ASFD; David Vanderbloemen; Scott Goodson for Century Furniture
Salon Whole Home by Lenny Chapman, Laura Niece, ASFD, Dudley Moore, Jr., ASFD for Bernhardt Furniture
Finalists will be recognized and winners announced at the Pinnacle Awards banquet will be held on Monday evening, Oct. 21 during the High Point Market. For more information and Pinnacle banquet tickets, e-mail info@asfd.com ASFD Executive Director, Christine Evans.