The Pinnacle finalists were recognized and the winners revealed on Saturday, October 24 during the Pinnacle Awards’ Great Designs Unmasked, an online TV-style program on the ISFD’s YouTube channel. Acclaimed interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins keynoted the awards ceremony.
The 2020 Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD), recognize top professional and student furniture designers who envision and create the designs that ultimately become some of the most sought-after home furnishings items around the world. Their works are produced and marketed by companies large and small, but with a common denominator — to proudly illustrate that artistry, craft and innovation are important and desirable to the consumer marketplace.
According to John Conrad, ISFD executive director, “The judges commented that selecting just one winner in each of the 20 categories was incredibly difficult. We not only had a record number of entries but the designs from all of the finalists were exceptional this year creating very stiff competition. The designers should all be very proud of their work.”
We would like to thank all of the judges for their discerning eye for detail and quality designs. The judging panel represents an influential mix of high-profile industry leaders and innovators including: Christi Barbour, Co-founder and Partner, Barbour Spangle Design; Everick Brown, Founder and Principal, Everick Brown Design; Kelly DiFoggio, International Textiles Alliance President and Director of Sales and Marketing for Yarn and Loom; Diane Falvey, Furniture Lighting & Décor Editor in Chief; John Gill, Haverty’s EVP Merchandising; Susan Inglis, Executive Director, Sustainable Furnishings Council; Stephanie James, Allen and James Interior Design Co- founder & Co-owner; Kris Kolar, Buyer, Clive Daniel Home; Ida McCausland, IFDA International President; Kaitlin Petersen, Business of Home Editor in Chief; Rick Schroeder, professional furniture designer and past President and Chairman of the ISFD board; Jomo Tariku, Ethiopian American Artist and Industrial Designer; Maria West, Maria West Photography Founder/Designer.
Here is the official list of winners who were honored with the 2020 Pinnacle Award trophy.
Accessories
Morris & Company Acanthus Bowls
By Dustin Witzel, ISFD for Selamat Designs
Bedroom – Broad Appeal
Park Avenue Dresser
By Shenxing Liu, for Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
Bedroom – Luxury
Modern Decker Wall Bed + Soren Bedside Tables + Soren Dresser
By Dudley Moore, ISFD; Laura Niece, ISFD
For Universal Furniture
Dining – Luxury
Morris & Co. Kelmscott Farmhouse Dining
By Justin Abee, ISFD and Dustin Witzel, ISFD
For Selamat Designs
Entertainment Furniture
Three-Door Console
By Hooker Design Team
For Hooker Furniture
Home Office
Barcelona Desk
By Dave Clark, ISFD and Jonathan Charles Design Studio
For Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture
Leather Upholstery – Broad Appeal
Murray Collection
By Robert Law
For Moroni Inc
Leather Upholstery – Luxury
Francesca
By Kelvin Ng, ISFD and Caryn Donovan, ISFD
For Kelvin Giormani by Planum
Lighting
Emmet Lamp
By Dean Babin, ISFD
For Dean Babin Furniture
Maker/Designer
Kodama Bar Stool
By Marshall Wollum
For Kodama Designs
Student Pinnacle Award
CURVA chair
By Daniela Duarte
For Savannah College of Art and Design
Green Leaf Award
Linn Bed
By Tim Copeland and Armin Driver
For Copeland Furniture
Motion Upholstery
Tenero Collection
By Kelvin Ng, ISFD
For Kelvin Giormani by Planum
Occasional Storage
Roscoe Credenza
By Scott Hamed
For ST2
Occasional Tables – Luxury
Barcelona Nesting Tables
By Dave Clark, ISFD and Jonathan Charles Design Studio
For Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture
Outdoor
Wailea Swivel Chair
By Bernhardt Design Team
For Bernhardt
Stationary Upholstery – Broad Appeal
Danica Chair
By Shenxing Liu
For Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
Stationary Upholstery – Luxury
Maya Sofa and Maya Chair ½
By Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
For Bernhardt
Wall Décor
Moveable Man Shelves
By Nikom Sankantha and Jason Phillips, ISFD
For Phillips Collection
Major Collections
Nina Magon Collection
By Nina Magon, Dudley Moore, ISFD and Laura Niece, ISFD
For Universal Furniture
The 2020 Awards are sponsored by the High Point Market Authority, Leggett & Platt, International Market Centers, Herzog Veneers, Inc., Continental Hardware, Furniture Today, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Furniture Design Studios, Senlong Wood Company, Sherwin-Williams, High Point University and Elements Studios.
Visit ISFD.org to see photos of the finalists and winning entries.
