The American Society of Furniture Designers announced the following Pinnacle Award winners in 15 home furnishings categories. The Pinnacle Awards Banquet was held Monday night, October 19 at the IHFC ballroom in High Point, NC. Included are the judges comments.
Occasional Tables
Palomar Round Bunching Cocktail, Berry & Clark Design Associates for Bernhardt Furniture
Judges Comments:
A versatile design with a “yin and yang” marriage of materials and function. Elegant interplay of wood and bronze at a great value.
Occasional Storage
Loft Table & Pot/Plate Rack, Pamela Merritt and Donna Dill for DesignSolutions, Inc.
Judges Comments:
A dramatic luxury piece with extraordinary functionality and trandendant style. The urban/industrial aesthetic is balanced by the use of natural materials.
Youth Furniture
Artsycraftsy! Arlette Mulford, ASFD, Jonah Staw, Arielle Eckstut for Powell Company, Inc.
Judges Comments:
Creative, fun and adaptable design for youngsters. This product provides the ability to customize, personalize and grow with the child.
Casual Dining
Veer, John Caldwell, ASFD for Tropitone Furniture Company
Judges Comments:
Dynamic and refined, sleek and highly detailed design. A retro theme combines with forward-looking style in graceful forms and a beautiful finish.
Formal Dining
Milan Dining, William Faber for Century Furniture
Judges Comments:
A fusion of modern style and reclaimed elements - natural edge meets hard edge. The unusual table design is paired with an elegant chair in a dynamic mix of materials. Sleek and sophisticated dining is on the menu.
Motion Upholstery
Aurora, Rick Lee for American Leather
Judges Comments:
Engaging visual semantics and resonating curves invite the user to take a seat, recline and relax.
Stationary Upholstery
Bergen II Chair, Joe Ruggiero for Miles Talbott Furniture
Judges Comments:
Excellent value in a modern interpretation of classic design. The contrasting welt adds a distinctive element to the playfulness.
Leather Upholstery
Springfield Sofa & Chair, Amy Archer for American Leather
Judges Comments:
Distinctive off-the-floor base provides a contemporary feel to a traditional form. The clean lines and refined scale is suitable for comtemporary and traditional settings.
Accessories
Bloomin’ Onion Vase, Jeremy Penn for The Phillips Collection
Judges Comments
This is a high-impact design with great outdoor and indoor versatility, offered in an attractive range of finishes.
Lighting
Formae Contemporary, George Chandler, ASFD; David Martin, ASFD; Charles Camacho, ASFD for Hubbardton Forge
Judges Comments:
The visual appeal of this design is fully refined and well finished. It easily works in a variety of spaces, both as a floor and table lamp.
Home Office
Adagio, Ken Levi, ASFD and Andy Nielsen, ASFD for aspenhome
Judges Comments:
Great use of curves and a combination of materials to provide dynamic visual interest, functionality and amenities in a home office system that doesn’t scream “office.”
Entertainment Centers/Home Theater
Young Classics Tailor, Ken Levi, ASFD and Andy Nielsen, ASFD for aspenhome
Judges Comments:
Designed to grow with your needs and addresses the way families entertain today. Broadens the definition of home entertainment.
Summer/Casual
Latour Lounge Chair, Shaun Sweeney, ASFD for Woodard Furniture
Judges Comments:
Eco-chic.The faux bois style and natural look with refined slender proportions easily blends into an outdoor environment.
Bedroom
Kemperton Envision, Mark Tucker III, ASFD for Hooker Furniture
Judges Comments:
Suits the way people live and relax in their master bedrooms today. Features multiple storage options including home entertainment and a fresh interpretation of the sleigh bed.
Major Collections
Black Ice, Troy Hollis, ASFD for Lexington Home Brands
Judges Comments:
An arresting combination of contrasts - dark finish and chrome, urban elegance and bling, sophistication and softness. Handsome with very nice proportions and scale.