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ISFD Recognizes Winners of 2026 Pinnacle Awards at Gala During HPMKT
October 20,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Great furniture design does more than capture attention; it shapes how people live and influences what comes next for the home furnishings industry. The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) recognized that creative vision Monday night as it announced the winners of its 2026 Pinnacle Awards during its 30th annual gala at the International Home Furnishings Center’s 11th-floor club level ballroom, held alongside Fall High Point Market. Honoring outstanding achievement across 30 categories, the awards celebrate the designers whose creativity, craftsmanship and innovation move furniture design forward.
The 2026 Pinnacle Awards recognized excellence across the home furnishings industry, from furniture and lighting to upholstery, outdoor living, decorative accents and more. The competition also spotlights specialized design talent through its Designer-Maker categories and recognizes sustainable innovation through the Green Leaf Award and Biophilic Design in Wood. This year’s results included a three-way tie for the Green Leaf Award and a two-way tie in Major Collections. The complete list of winners, along with images of their award-winning designs, is available on the ISFD website.
“Great design doesn’t simply respond to the market; it helps shape it,” said David Blair, executive director of ISFD. “A Pinnacle Award is a meaningful distinction that recognizes designers whose work stands out for its vision, originality, and ability to make a meaningful impact in the marketplace. As we mark 30 years of these awards, this year’s winners exemplify the caliber of design talent that challenges conventions, raises expectations and influences what comes next for our industry. We congratulate each recipient on this significant achievement.”
ISFD gratefully acknowledges the support of its 2026 Pinnacle Awards sponsors: Presenting sponsor: Andmore; Gold Level: Richelieu Hardware; Bronze Level: High Point Market Authority; Designer
Maker category sponsor: Appalachian Hardwood; Biophilic Design in Wood sponsor: Real American Hardwood; Student Competition sponsors: Furniture Design Studios, Lockdowel, Hooker Furnishings, and Richard Frinier Design Studio; Corporate Partner: Canadian Wood and HookPic; and industry partners: Designers Today, Elements Studios, Furniture Today, International Furnishings and Design Assn. and A New Day Creative Communications & Marketing. We also thank the International Textile Alliance (ITA) and the Sustainable Furnishings Council for their continued support.