The International Casual Furnishings Association has selected three top products from the Design Excellence category winners. Tuuci earned the Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award for its Ocean Master M1 Voilare umbrella designed by President Dougan Clarke during a celebration of the outstanding outdoor living product designs showcased at Casual Market Atlanta.
In addition, Tuuci’s Voilare received the Lilly Award for Outdoor Furnishings while Castelle received the Lilly Award for Outdoor Furniture for its Berkley Sling Sofa designed by Curtis Bulleman.
Sponsored by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) and ANDMORE, the top honors were announced by ICFA Executive Director Jackie Hirschhaut during the evening ICFA Awards Party on the second day of the fall trade show at AmericasMart.
A display of the 11 product category winners served as a backdrop for the after-hours party Tues., Sept. 17, at the second-floor lobby of Building 1, which features more than 70 permanent showrooms and more than 50 temporary exhibitors of outdoor furnishings and accessories.
The Ocean Master M1 Voilare parasol design integrates a pagoda-inspired top, where the 11-foot canopy sits over 12 ribs and a two-inch mast. The double-sided canopy features a scalloped valance with a screen-printed underside, contrasting trims and tassel enhancements. The structure is built of marine-grade aluminum available in a variety of finishes and marine-grade performance fabrics for the canopy.
The Berkley Sling Lounge Sofa blends comfort and style with its handcrafted frame that features a carved wood-look design made from durable cast and extruded aluminum. The ergonomic seat and back add support, while the all-weather sling material helps ensure long-lasting shape and comfort. Castelle offers a variety of powder-coat finishes and optional artisan-applied antiquing.
Entrants for the 2024 Design Excellence competition must be exhibitors at Casual Market Atlanta at AmericasMart at either the summer market in July or the fall market in September. Criteria for all entries includes overall design, marketability, product innovation, color, construction and imaginative use of materials.
