The countdown is on to see which professional and student home furnishings and textile designers will be honored with a prestigious Pinnacle Award trophy at the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) 2024 Pinnacle Awards. The finalists will be honored and winers announced in 21 design categories, including the new Finishings category, at the Pinnacle Awards Gala held during the High Point Market on Monday, Oct. 28th at the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial St. in High Point. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the ISFD Foundation Scholarship Fund which supports gifted student designers from schools across the country. Parking is free and seating is limited. Tickets are available for this exclusive event by visiting the Pinnacle Awards Gala website.
“It is always exciting to see so many outstanding and creative entries submitted each year,” stated David Blair, Executive Director of ISFD. “We had a record number of Green Leaf entries which speaks to the eco-friendly direction that so many companies are taking. Outdoor was another strong category with a large number of entries which corresponds to the importance and growth of this category. And I was also happy to see that our new Finishings category had a significant number of entries. I want to thank our panel of judges for completing the arduous task of reviewing and selecting the finalists and ultimately the winners of this year’s awards.”
The 2024 finalists, all professional product, furniture and textile designers along with graduate and undergraduate design students, envision and create the products that become some of the most sought-after home furnishings items around the world. Their designs 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 saleable to the consumer marketplace. In some cases, winning a Pinnacle Award has helped launch design careers and elevated manufacturers to new levels of recognition.
2024 Pinnacle Awards sponsors are: Platinum level: ANDMORE, Silver level: High Point Market Authority, Bronze level: Continental Hardware, Furniture Design Studios, Lockdowel, and Sherwin-Williams along with Corporate Partner/Industry supplier: Canadian Wood and Industry partners: Designers Today, Elements Studios, Furniture Today, and IFDA. Also, thanks to the International Textile Alliance (ITA) for their continued support.
2024 Pinnacle Awards Finalists
Companies listed in alphabetical order by category
Bedroom-Luxury
- BDI LINQ Bedroom, Matthew Weatherly, Associate Design Director
- Fairfield,Camille Bedroom Collection, Fairfield Design Team
- Fairfield, Maxwell Bedroom Collection, Fairfield Design Team
- L. & J.G. Stickley, Maidstone Bedroom, Stickley Design Team, Marissa Brown, Director of Design
Dining-Broad Appeal
- Copeland Furniture, Butterfly Dining Table, Ben Copeland, Tim Copeland and Armin Driver
- Lena Design, Elure Dining Room, Stephanie Lena, Principal Designer, for Bernard’s Furniture
- Whalen LLC, Alexander 7-Pc Dining Set, Charlie Zagaroli, Kurt Berlin and Whalen Design Team
Dining-Luxury
- Bernhardt Furniture, Dalton-Pravo Dining Room, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, ISFD
- Bernhardt Furniture, Sereno Dining Room 1, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team. ISFD
- Century Furniture, Dawning Dining Collection by Thomas O'Brien for Century, Thomas O'Brien, Owner & Principal Designer, Aero Studios Limited (A Thomas O’Brien Company), Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, Carrier and Company
- Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, Torrey Dining Collection, Jim Liu for Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
Entertainment Furniture
- BDI, Elements Media + Storage, Matthew Weatherly, Associate Design Director
- Bernhardt Furniture, Sereno Entertainment Credenza, Bernhardt Exteriors Upholstery Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team
- Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, ISFD
- Bernhardt Furniture, Tribeca Entertainment Credenza, Bernhardt Exteriors Upholstery Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, ISFD
- Universal Furniture, Modern Entertaining, Cosmo Credenza, Otto & Moore Furniture Designers, ISFD
Finishings
- Bernhardt Furniture, Arcadia Finishings, Arcadia Entertainment Credenza, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
- Bernhardt Furniture, Lunula-Kaori Finishings, Lunula Entertainment Credenza, Kaori Cocktail Table, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
- Bernhardt Furniture, Parkhurst Finishing, Parkhurst Dresser, Parkhurst Nightstand, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
- Phillips Collection, Faux Bleached Wood Finish, Phillips Collection Design Team
Floor Coverings & Decorative Accessories
- Phillips Collection, Cast Women Wall Art, Phillips Collection Design Team
- Phillips Collection, Chess Sculpture, Phillips Collection Design Team
- Phillips Collection, Slice Area Rug, Phillips Collection Design Team and Rebecca Miller
- Varaluz, Swiss 50" Grasscloth & Brass Mirror, Ron Henderson, Owner & CEO, Tamara Day (host of Magnolia Network’s Bargain Mansions)
Home Office
- BDI, LINQ Office: Executive Desk; Storage Credenza, Matthew Weatherly, Associate Design Director
- Bernhardt Furniture, Arcadia Home Office: Arcadia Desk, Arcadia Armchair, Arcadia Etagere, Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team and Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team
- Bernhardt Furniture, Sereno Home Office: Sereno Desk, Sereno Armchair, Sereno Etagere
- Bernhardt Exteriors Upholstery Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, ISFD
- Currey & Company, Verona Black Linen Secretary Desk: Verona Black Linen Wrapped Secretary Desk, Aimee Kurzner, Director of Furniture
Home Textiles-Print
- De Leo Textiles, Lady - Marigold, Katie Williams, Creative Director
- Harper Home, Troxler-Pink Lemonade, Susan Shughart, Design Director
- Kravet, Brunschwig & Fils | La Menagerie Collection | Les Touches Reverse in Red, Brunschwig & Fils
- Kravet, GP & J Baker | GP & J Baker x Kit Kemp, Potato Print in Chocolate, GP & J Baker
Home Textiles-Woven
- Glen Raven, Sunbrella, Sunbrella Performance Fabric - Outpost Charcoal, Sunbrella Design Team
- Kravet, Donghia | Donghia IV Collection | Gold Standard, Donghia
- Ter Moist, Kahara Sage, Brandy Evans-Moore, Design Lead
- Wesley Mancini, Ltd., Hotaru, color: Azure Hotaru, Wesley Mancini, President and Ed Rihacek Vice President
Leather Upholstery
- Bernhardt Furniture, Bowie Leather Chair, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
- Four Hands, Mazie Swivel Chair in Nubuck Cognac, Four Hands
- Heather Daily Design, West End Swivel Chair, Heather Daily for McKinley Leather
Lighting
- Currey & Company, Miles Table Lamp and Floor Lamp, Aimee Kurzner, Director of Furniture
- Hasan Zaidi Design LLC, Constant Pendent, Hasan Zaidi, Designer
- Varaluz, Ethereal Rose, Ron Henderson, Owner & CEO
- Varaluz
- Giustino Floor Lamp, Ron Henderson, Owner & CEO
Major Collections
- Caracole, Modern Resort Whole Home, Caracole Design Team
- Fairfield, Maxwell Collection, Fairfield Design Team
- Four Hands, Amber Lewis x Four Hands, Four Hands with Amber Lewis
- Universal Furniture, Modern Collection, Otto & Moore Furniture Designers
Maker-Designer
- Erika Cross Studio, The Bolt Collection, Bolt Table, Erika Cross
- Kamiya Furniture, Joyce Dining Table, Jeremy Kamiya
- Milan Bhullar, Horizon Light, Milan Bhullar
- Penina Bernstein Design, Wenge and Brass Altar, Penina Bernstein
Motion Upholstery
- American Leather, Luxe Series Recliner, American Leather
- Bernhardt Furniture, Lioni Power Motion Leather Sectional: Lioni Power Motion Right Arm & Left Arm Loveseats, Lioni Power Motion Armless Chair, Lioni Wedge, Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team and Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team
- L. & J.G. Stickley, Surrey Hills Recliner, Stickley Design Team, Ron Lackey, Upholstery Designer, Marissa Brown, Director of Design
- South Bay International, Inc., Enfinity Lounger, Toby Konetzny, CEO and Sam Contreras, CEO
Occasional Storage
- Bernhardt Furniture, Arcadia Etagere, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
- Bernhardt Furniture, Elysia Buffet, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team
- L. & J.G. Stickley, Portfolio120 Durant Sideboard, Marissa Brown, Director of Design
- Olive and Wool, Austin Bar Cart mark 2, Chase Kerlin
Occasional Tables
- Bernhardt Furniture, Antibes Table Group Antibes Cocktail Table, Antibes Side Table (2), Antibes Accent Table (2), Antibes Console Table (2), Bernhardt Exteriors Upholstery Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team with Otto & Moore Design Team, ISFD member
- Bernhardt Furniture, Clawson Bunching Cocktail Table, Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
- Bernhardt Furniture,Jacopo Table Group - Jacopo Cocktail Table, Jacopo Console Table, Cassie Side Table, Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team and Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team
- Universal Furniture, Modern Tables, Otto & Moore Furniture Designers, ISFD
Outdoor
- Azzurro Living, Palma Collection: Palma Swivel Club Chair, Palma 3 Seat Sofa, Palma Daybed, Palma Dining, Coffee, & Side Table, Brandon Kershner
- Azzurro Living, Texoma Collection: Texoma Swivel Club Chair, Texoma 3 Seat Sofa, Texoma Chaise Lounge, Texoma Coffee & Side Table, Brandon Kershner
- Azzurro Living, Wave Chaise Lounge, Brandon Kershner
- Bernhardt Furniture, Atlas-Edenton Outdoor Dining: Edenton Dining Table, Atlas Armchair, Atlas Side Chair, Bernhardt Exteriors Design Team
Stationary Upholstery
- Caracole, Parallax Chaise, Caracole Design Team
- Hooker Furnishings, Ari Metal Chair, Jason Delong, Jason Delong Design
- Hooker Furnishings, Fletcher Exposed Wood Chair, Jason Delong, Jason Delong Design
- Hooker Furnishings, Liv Camelback Sofa, Hooker Furnishings
Youth
- David Francis, LLC, The Silas Bed, Catherine Blüm, President & Creative Director
- Sauder Woodworking Co,, The Dover Edge collection, Sauder Product Design Team
Green Leaf Award
- Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, Azara Cube, Jim Liu, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
- Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, Tofino Console Table, Jim Liu, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
- Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, Torrey Dining Collection, Jim Liu, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
- Heather Daily Design, Leeward Credenza, Heather Daily, Charleston Forge
- Studio Kloak, Blueprint Bench, CoCo Ree Lemery, Professor; Maria Bernstein and Sun Jiacheng, Student Designers
Student Pinnacle Award (top 10)
- Morchella Valet Cupboard, Aidan Gough, ISFD, Senior, Appalachian State University
- Raine, Dana Carter, ISFD, Senior, Appalachian State University
- The Listeners Loveseat, Drew Hart, ISFD, Senior, Savannah College of Art and Design
- Cecula Side Table, Emily Cole, ISFD, Senior, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
- Harmonia Dining Chair, Francesca Melillo, Graduate Student, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
- Forma Collection, Haoda Ma, Graduate Student, ArtCenter College of Design
- Lou, Katie Sturm, Senior, Appalachian State University
- Voyager, Luke Langford, ISFD, Senior, Savannah College of Art and Design
- The Joiner's Tool Chest, Sam Fifield, ISFD, Senior, Savannah College of Art and Design
- Eyry, Vic Stocker, ISFD, Senior, Appalachian State University
